Dangerously polluted air in 44 UK towns and cities

A total of 44 towns and cities in the UK are in breach of the recommended World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines for air quality. New research published by the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) and Lancet Countdown highlights concern about the “lack of a robust, fully funded national strategy” for delivering air quality improvements, despite […]

Smaller UK businesses ‘paying twice as much for electricity’

Average electricity prices are around 50% higher for very small businesses than for large or very large consumers. That’s the findings of Ofgem’s new State of the Energy Markets report, which also reveals non-domestic gas prices can be twice as high. It suggests retail markets “typically work well” for larger businesses but small and micro […]

Latest Jobs – Energy Pricing Manager – McLean Ross

Residential London £40,000 – £55,000 Our client are a global Energy Supplier who come with an excellent reputation. Recently, part of the business has separated from the Global Unit and have set up a Supply part of the business in the UK with offices in Manchester and London. As a result, they are looking to […]

Seven arrested after Tower Bridge pollution protest

Seven people were arrested yesterday after blocking Tower Bridge in a protest against London’s air pollution. The Stop Killing Londoners: Cut Air Pollution Campaign’s “civil disobedience” marks the start of a week of action – it closed the bridge for more than an hour and caused gridlock across the city. It aimed to highlight what […]

Rising tide of water complaints from businesses

There was an increase in complaints from non-household customers during the second quarter of the year. Consumer Council for Water (CCWater) received 559 complaints – around three times as many as the same period last year. The watchdog said it had expected to see an increase while the industry adjusts to the new non-household retail […]

UK’s petroleum ‘could last 20 more years’

The UK’s remaining petroleum reserves could last for at least 20 more years. That’s according to a new report from the Oil and Gas Authority (OGA), which suggests they could last even longer if additional undeveloped resources, ranging between 10 to 20 billion barrels of oil equivalent (boe), can be matured. To date, a total […]

What issues is the UK energy sector facing?

How is the UK’s energy sector seen on a global stage? What issues are we facing? Find out at Energy Live Expo this Thursday at the QEII in London, where a wide-ranging panel debate, hosted by Sumit Bose, will include Michael Gibbons, Chair of Elexon, the CEO of the Energy Institute, Louise Kingham and Energy […]

The Haven Power Market Report

Week 44 The Haven Power Market Report is a weekly pricing report that analyses and explains energy market fluctuations over the past 7 days. For a more in-depth analysis from the company’s Flex & Portfolio Management team, speak to Haven Power directly on 01473 707755 quoting reference HP250. Seasonal Contracts Secure and Promote* (Season +1, […]

Delay to green heat reform ‘threatens climate goals’

The government’s decision to delay renewable heat legislation threatens climate goals. That’s the warning from the Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association (ADBA), which suggests the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) shouldn’t have postponed Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) reforms until 2018. It says the legislation has been delayed due to a government timetable […]

Sun’s out for Egyptian solar with $87m loan

Two solar plants in Egypt with a combined capacity of 80MW are to receive a loan of $87 million (£66m). Renewable energy developers Infinity Solar Energy SAE and ib vogt GmbH will have funding provided by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and the Dutch Development Bank (FMO). […]