Energy costs to increase for poorly insulated homes

Despite a new price cap, gas bills are set to rise by around £340 annually for households living in poorly insulated homes, according to new analysis

UK renewables top gas in winter

Renewable electricity generation in the winter of 2023/24 surpassed gas, displacing energy equivalent to over nine million homes, according to new analysis

Energy industry reacts to NAO’s report on UK’s slow progress

The energy industry has reacted to the National Audit Office’s report on the sluggish advancement in decarbonising home heating

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 heat policy risks increased gas imports

Scrapping the Clean Heat Market Mechanism could increase UK gas demand by 70TWh in 2035, risking a 19% rise in gas imports, according to a report

Gas boiler manufacturers eye over £100m in price increases

Top gas boiler manufacturers could earn over £100 million by increasing prices by an average of £110 per boiler to cover penalties for not meeting heat pump sales targets, according to a report

“New North Sea fuel: Less than 1% in UK petrol tanks”

New drilling licences in UK waters would have a minimal impact, contributing less than 1% to each fuel type used in the UK by 2030, according to new analysis

UK fossil fuel electricity hits lowest since 1957

The UK’s electricity generated from fossil fuels in 2023 dropped by 22% year on year, reaching the lowest level since 1957 at 104 terawatt hours, according to new analysis

‘Renewable surge powers all UK homes in 2023’

Renewable electricity generation in the UK surpassed 90TWh in 2023, a 10% increase from 2019, providing enough power for all homes

‘Poorly insulated homes to incur £400 extra heating costs under new price cap’

Under Ofgem’s January price cap, poorly insulated homes face a £415 annual rise in gas bills, reaching a total increase of £730 when coupled with electricity costs, according to a report