We need to be honest about Iran – and how our rampant greed for oil is causing mayhem
Oil has empowered capitalism, and some of the world’s most exploitative regimes. Move away from it and we can solve some of the key issues we face I realise this is a serious breach of etiquette. But could we
Three reasons to buy an electric car right now
With petrol and diesel prices jumping amid the Iran war more drivers are looking into EVs - here are the upsides, and the potential drawbacks, of going electric Fuel prices continue to rise as a result of the conflict
The UK Could Be Quietly Heading for a Solar Power Revolution
As fossil fuel prices soar due to Trump’s Iran war, the UK Government’s plans for ‘energy independence’ could transform how British households power their homes, reports Josiah Mortimer The Iran war – and the energy crisis it has triggered
Solar interest surges 27% as homeowners seek independence
British homeowners are reportedly racing to future-proof their properties against global energy shocks, with new data from Octopus Energy, one of the UK’s largest energy suppliers, showing a 27% surge in solar installation enquiries since the start of the
EVs have never been more appealing – just ask this reformed petrolhead
As I write this, the average UK petrol price, according to RAC data, is 140.6p per litre, with diesel at 159.18p per litre. Most analysts expect those prices to rise in the coming days and weeks. Meanwhile, looking at
No one goes to war over a solar panel
Fossil fuels aren’t a shield against chaos. They are a conduit for it. Iran’s daily strikes on Gulf energy infrastructure didn’t just set oil terminals ablaze. They have also torched one of the most persistent myths in modern energy
Are solar PV and heat pumps a one-size-fits-all solution?
In his latest column, Martyn Bridges, Director of External Affairs at Worcester Bosch, asks whether solar PV and heat pumps will work for all households. The figures are in for appliance sales through 2025, and heat pump sales appear
Solar Put at Heart of Response to Energy Crisis
The Government’s decision to accelerate solar energy deployment from the smallest to the largest scale has been applauded by the UK’s fast-growing solar energy industry. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband laid out several emergency measures, in response to the fossil
Think your electric car will shield you from fuel rises? Think again
EV charging costs are expected to increase amid an anticipated rise in electricity costs caused by the Iran crisis Chaos on energy markets caused by the war in Iran is set to lumber EV owners with higher charging bills