Germany begins energy rationing as gas prices spike July 8, 2022 Local authorities in Germany have begun rationing energy, dimming street lights and closing swimming pools to cope with soaring gas prices in the wake of Russia’s move to slash energy supplies.
Delayed: Sizewell C nuclear power plant decision pushed back amid Westminster turmoil July 7, 2022 The Government has delayed making a decision on whether to approve a new nuclear power station at Sizewell in Suffolk.
Local energy suppliers key to ramping up energy efficiency, argues sustainability boss July 7, 2022 The Government should promote the development of local energy suppliers to boost the efficiency of the country's energy network, argued SDCL.
Happy as a clam: Shell raises value of oil and gas assets as refining soars July 7, 2022 Shell has announced it will reverse up to $4.5bn in write-downs on oil and gas assets after raising its energy prices outlook.
Ofgem puts the squeeze on troubled energy firm July 7, 2022 Troubled supplier UK Energy Incubator Hub could be forced to remove a senior individual from a key management role by the market watchdog Ofgem.
Industry toasts record renewables auction as UK scrambles to boost domestic energy supplies July 7, 2022 Record levels of clean energy have been secured through the Government's largest ever funding round for its renewables auction.
More engineers needed to meet heat pump targets and net zero goals, reveals UK charity July 7, 2022 Not enough people are being trained as heat pump engineers to meet government targets for installations, warned charity Nesta.
Second coal power plant to be kept on standby as winter months loom July 6, 2022 Drax Group (Drax) has reached a deal with National Grid to extend the lifespan of its two coal-fired units in Yorkshire over winter.
Exclusive: Energy efficiency measures sorely missed from security bill, says Good Energy boss July 6, 2022 The Government has failed to include key measures which could provide significant help for households in its Energy Security Bill says Good Energy.
French energy firm EDF set for state takeover July 6, 2022 The French government has revealed plans to fully nationalise troubled energy firm EDF - sending shares in the debt-laden power utility sharply higher.
