Clean Heat Market Mechanism delayed until 2025

The UK Government has decided to postpone the implementation of the Clean Heat Market Mechanism until April 2025, sparking mixed reactions from industry experts

UK revamps heat pump grants scheme

Families are set to benefit from cheaper and simpler heat pump installations as the government updates its Boiler Upgrade Scheme, saving around £2,500 off upfront costs by removing mandatory insulation requirements

Kite-robots: Surrey’s solution to greenhouse gases

Robots will utilise helium kites to carry lightweight wireless gas sensors, monitoring greenhouse gas emissions at the University of Surrey and various sites, promising more accurate data collection

UK plans to transform coal plant into green energy hub

SSE Energy Solutions and CCR Energy have teamed up to explore energy solutions for the Aberthaw coal-powered plant in South Wales, aiming to transform it into a hub for green energy production

UK offers cash bonuses for green wind investments

The UK Government plans to encourage offshore wind companies to cut their carbon footprint by providing extra payments in Allocation Round 7 of the Contracts for Difference scheme, scheduled to launch in 2025

Welsh Water fined £40m for “misreporting” performance data

Following an investigation by Ofwat, Welsh Water has been ordered to pay £40 million in compensation to customers due to “misleading” performance data on leakage and water consumption

Concerns over government’s gas power station plans

The Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology has expressed concern over the government’s decision to support new gas power stations without carbon capture technology

Electricity smart meter installations up five months in a row

Despite a slight decrease month-on-month, smart meter installations in February 2024 increased by 12% compared to the same period last year

Government urged to decide on Centrica’s Rough by end of 2024

The Lords Science and Technology Committee has stressed the urgent need for government action to tackle long duration energy storage challenges

Ofgem investigates SGN’s competition practices

The energy regulator is investigating whether SGN violated competition laws