Costs for new build wind and solar have jumped, but nothing like those of fossil fuels
Global increases in the cost of materials, freight, fuel and labor have set prices for new-build wind and solar back to where they were in 2019, according to a new report from BloombergNEF – but the setback for renewables
New energy-efficient show home unveiled to help reduce energy bills and carbon emissions
Westminster City Council has opened the doors to a retrofitted show home, a one-bedroom terraced flat in Queen’s Park, to encourage residents to make their home more energy efficient. Improvements made to the show home include: Internal wall and
CCC warns ‘major failures’ mean UK set to miss net zero
“Major failures” mean current government programmes will not be enough to deliver net zero, according to the latest Progress in reducing emissions: 2022 Report to Parliament from the Climate Change Committee (CCC). The landmark 600-page report is the first such since the
Mayor of London opens renewables tender to power Tube network
A power purchase agreement (PPA) tender has been launched by the Mayor of London as part of ambitions to power the Tube network with 100% renewable electricity. This first tender is aiming to purchase approximately 10% of Transport for
WPD pledges to ensure domestic customers can gain grid connections when and where they want
Western Power Distribution (WPD) has pledged to ensure domestic customers can connect low carbon technologies when and where they want. The connectability pledge is one of four key priorities outlined in the network operators Business Plan, which shows how it is
Government unveils ‘landmark’ modernised Energy Charter Treaty to rebuff legal challenges whilst pursuing decarbonisation
Following two years of negotiations, the UK has reached a “landmark” agreement to modernise the terms of the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT). The treaty – which provides the framework for international trade and investment in energy – was drafted
How the revolution in electric vehicles is changing mining
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Energy prices take over as biggest concern for businesses amid crisis
Energy prices are now the biggest concern for businesses, according to a new report from npower Business Solutions (nBS). In a survey of 200 large businesses, 77% put energy costs as their biggest concern followed by 72% identifying the ongoing recovery
Government failure to boost energy efficiency ‘inexplicable’, says IEA
Saving energy is ‘utterly essential’ to cut bills, end reliance on Russian oil and gas and slash emissions says agency The failure by governments and businesses to accelerate energy efficiency efforts is “inexplicable”, according to the head of the