UK commits to building new gas power stations

The Energy Secretary has unveiled plans to support the construction of new gas power stations, ensuring reliable energy amid the transition to net zero

“Drivers losing £184m monthly as retailers hold back fuel duty cut”

Despite a 7.5p per litre drop in petrol prices and a 7p reduction for diesel in November, drivers are still paying 10p more than necessary, according to a report

Power Up Britain plan under fire: Infrastructure adviser reveals lingering doubts

National Infrastructure Commission Chairman Sir John Armitt has questioned whether the proposals are enough to drive change quickly

Shapps demands action against power firms over market manipulation claims

UK Energy Security Secretary Grant Shapps has called on regulator Ofgem to investigate claims of electricity market manipulation by power trading firms

UK Energy Secretary hints at splitting electricity and gas prices

Grant Shapps has unveiled plans to eliminate “distortions” in the energy market, a move that could result in a £100 reduction in electricity bills

UK to present revised Net Zero Strategy before the end of March

Secretary of State for Energy Security, Grant Shapps has declared that achieving net zero is an integral part of his new department

Grant Shapps pledges greater UK energy independence

The Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary has met US Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm

Energy Security Bill introduced into Parliament

These 26 new measures have been set to put the UK on a path to a cleaner, domestic energy market

Amber Rudd expects no CfDs for onshore wind

Onshore wind is not expected to be allocated under the next round of the Contracts for Difference (CfDs) scheme, Energy Secretary Amber Rudd said today. When questioned whether she expected the government to provide contracts for onshore wind, Ms Rudd said: “I wouldn’t, no”. Under the CfDs, renewable generators will be paid the difference between the current value of an asset […]

An Audience with Ed Davey

From the funniest climate change put-down to honest answers on the big issues facing energy users and the UK, here’s the crowd-winning Q&A with Energy Secretary Ed Davey at Energy Live 2014.