Energy high as top consultants win at TELCA

The winners of The Energy Live Consultancy Awards (TELCA) were finally revealed at a fabulous event today, recognising both small and big TPIs. With a record number of entries and a very high standard of applications, the judges said the decisions were even tougher this year. Twelve winners took home awards in 12 different categories […]

EV sales boost ‘vital to closing emissions gap’

The market share of electric vehicles (EVs) must be increased to achieve the fuel economy standards set by regulators. According to the World Energy Council (WEC), EVs currently represent less than 1% of the combined market share across the world’s largest markets – EU, US and China – for new passenger cars. Its report states […]

Businesses urge governments to ratify Paris Agreement

Global businesses are calling on governments to ratify the Paris Agreement. They urged policymakers to do so “without further delay” at the Business & Climate Summit in London this week. Their call comes after more than 170 nations signed the historic climate deal to keep global temperatures below 2°C in April however only some nations, […]

UK Government sets fifth carbon budget

The government has set the fifth carbon budget proposed by the Committee on Climate Change. That means the UK will be required to reduce emissions by 57% between 2028 and 2032 compared to 1990 levels. DECC stated climate change is one of the biggest long term threats to our economy and carbon budgets are “one […]

Time for TELCA!

It’s finally arrived, tonight’s the night of The Energy Live Consultancy Awards. The four edition of the ceremony, which recognises the best TPIs in the country, is a record breaker! It will be our biggest ever, with more than 560 people attending and it has had the greatest number of entries ever. We’re also changing […]

Gas main contributor to the power mix – DMR

Gas-fired generation is the main contributor to the UK’s power mix, according to npower’s daily market report. It is providing 52% of the stack while wind is generating above 1GW. Coal production is below 3GW and the Dutch interconnector is importing at its full capacity while the French one is at 1.5GW. The gas system […]

Latest Jobs – Senior Renewables Energy Analyst – McLean Ross

HEATHROW – £40,000 Our client are at the forefront of the UK’s green economy, investing billions in delivering essential and modern infrastructure to transform ‘waste’ into the highest quality recyclables and renewable energy. They are looking to hire a Senior Renewables Energy Analyst. With this strong growth, they are always looking for people who have […]

Job of the Week – Head of Direct I&C Sales – McLean Ross

Our client, a large energy supplier with a wide range of energy services, seeks a Head of Direct I&C Sales to join their team. Reporting into a member of the board, you will help to develop the strategic direction and be expected to deliver the annually agreed I&C energy sales and support the business in […]

Energy Minister Andrea Leadsom to stand for Tory leadership

Energy and Climate Change Minister Andrea Leadsom has joined the race to become the next leader of the Conservative Party. The MP for South Northamptonshire declared she wants to “make the most of the Brexit opportunities” in a post on social media. Ms Leadsom, who campaigned to leave the EU, rose to the fore after […]

The Daily Market Report – 30th June 2016

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