‘UK households face £200 increase in energy bills’

Experts warn that consumers could see a nearly £200 increase in their energy bills over a decade as the government plans to bolster energy security with gas-fired power stations costing £5 billion

Gas power stations vital to prevent blackouts, says Energy Secretary

Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho has warned of blackout risks without new gas power stations in the UK

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

SSEN Transmission secures £400k for energy projects

SSEN Transmission has secured nearly £400k through Ofgem’s Strategic Innovation Fund for three innovation projects aiming to accelerate renewable energy connections

UK heat pump plan on track despite “rumours”

Energy Efficiency Minister Martin Callanan confirmed in the House of Lords that the UK’s heat pump plan will proceed as scheduled on 1st April, dispelling rumours regarding the elimination of a boiler tax

Record negative electricity prices hit Britain

Britain endured a record 214 hours of negative electricity prices in 2023, according to a report

National Grid reveals shortlisted locations for interconnector

National Grid has unveiled the selected locations for its new green energy link to the Netherlands, including landfall, cable route and converter station sites

We need a government that will take responsibility for net zero, says heat pump expert

In this week’s Net Hero Podcast, we spoke to Alastair Murray, CEO and Founder of Rendesco who said that the government needs to invest in low carbon technologies

UK extends energy windfall tax

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced the extension of the Energy Profits Levy on profits from North Sea oil and gas firms for an additional year until 2029

‘Spring Budget misses opportunity for investment in clean industries’

The recent budget has faced criticism for its “failure to make substantial investments in clean industries”