Energy
BNP Paribas sets out rules for coal financing phase out
In a string of new measures unveiled yesterday, the bank has tightened its rules on providing finance to companies invested in coal, giving European firms until 2021 to align their coal strategies with a 2030 exit date.
Centrica throws weight behind UK heat electrification drive amid hydrogen cost fears
British Gas owner says UK should target one million heat pumps by 2025 as it fears hydrogen domestic heating may be a decade away
Vattenfall gets green light for 1.8GW Norfolk Vanguard offshore wind farm
BEIS gives nod to huge 1.8GW wind farm proposed by Swedish energy company, as it delays approval for Ørsted's Hornsea Three project for the fourth time
Carbon Clean Solutions closes $22m funding round
Carbon capture and separation technology pioneer pulls in backing from oil and gas giant Equinor in second major funding round
Equinor plans 'world-leading' hydrogen and carbon capture plant on Humberside
Final aim of Hydrogen to Humber Saltend project that proposes to bury captured carbon emissions under the sea is to expand a hydrogen network across the Humber that can drive the industrial region towards net zero.
The Covid-19 crisis is an opportunity to accelerate the hydrogen economy
Governments and industry should back the growing hydrogen economy to achieve a decarbonised energy future, argues Uniper CEO Andreas Schierenbeck
Moorside Clean Energy Hub: Firms tout nuclear and hydrogen plan for Cumbria
Coalition including EDF, construction firms and trade unions sets out vision for new 3.2GW nuclear station linked with renewables and hydrogen production
Renewable Heat Incentive: Government confirms tariff extension for businesses and households
In response to coronavirus disruption, the government is to give people more time to deliver projects that are eligible for incentive scheme
EDF and Octo Energy team up to deliver 200MW of solar-plus-storage
Venture will see Octo Energy help EDF identify dual-use sites in Wales and England
The Local Electricity Bill could mean cleaner, cheaper power for communities
Legislation backed by 180 MPs could enable smaller UK generators to supply power directly to their local communities, explains Good Energy's Kit Dixon
Government unveils £80m energy efficiency innovation push, as fears grow over promised building upgrade plan
Government announces £80m boost to cut CO2 from homes and industry alongside £200m of funding for cutting edge R&D efforts, but fresh reports fuel fears 'boring' multi-billion pound efficiency upgrade programme could be sidelined
Green Investment Group and Enso Energy team up on 1GW solar-plus-storage pipeline
JV will see developer and investor collaborate on PPA-backed solar projects across England and Wales.
The road to sustainable health
NHS Property Services' Cameron Hawkins sets out the range of efforts needed to deliver net zero across England's healthcare system
Climate Pledge Arena: Amazon to name Seattle sports stadium after its net zero goal
Online retail giant to name new ice hockey and basketball arena after drive to secure corporate pledges for net zero carbon by 2040
Winds of change: UK renewable power toasts record-breaking start to 2020
Latest data reveals renewable power sources provided almost half of the UK's electricity during first three months of 2020
UK-Norway subsea electricity cable powers past halfway point
National Grid confirms that subsea power link set to connect UK and Norwegian electricity grids is running on schedule after innovative floating platform is constructed to lay cable in Norwegian lake.
Engie to install EV charging at Biffa sites nationwide
Partnership will give Biffa waste truck and company cars drivers access to EV chargers at company facilities as well as those across Engie's nationwide EV charging network.
'Go for it': Climate advisors urge government to deliver green recovery blitz
Covid-19 stimulus plan must prioritise green building upgrades, tree planting, fossil fuel taxes, and skills training, advises Committee on Climate Change
Pledge to Net Zero: How to mobilise an industry behind net zero
Environmental Industries Commission executive director Matthew Farrow and WSP director of sustainability David Symons talk to BusinessGreen about Pledge to Net Zero, the campaign to get the UK's environmental services industry to back science-based emissions...
Nuclear industry warns net zero targets at risk without new reactors
Major new report urges government to provide clarity on nuclear development plans and insists sector can bring down costs - but will Ministers be convinced?
Drax to trial second CO2 capture system at Yorkshire biomass plant
Drax teams up with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries for 'groundbreaking' 12-month carbon capture pilot at its Yorkshire biomass plant
The UK may need 100GW of offshore wind by 2050 - and the opportunities are huge
With wind, hydrogen and other technologies, it’s within the UK's grasp to build a future that runs entirely on green energy, argues Ørsted's Benj Sykes
'Action is needed now': CBI leads flurry of calls for green recovery
Reports from CBI, EnergyUK, ECIU, and ScottishPower all hammer home calls for ambitious green recovery package
Siemens Gamesa bags contract to supply giant turbines to UK wind farm
Sofia offshore wind farm off UK coast in North Sea is set to have 100 262-metre tall turbines after developer Innogy signed a deal with turbine manufacturer Siemens Gamesa.
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