Energy
It's time to fill the empty chair at COP26
The goal is decarbonisation, not 100 per cent renewables, and nuclear should be part of the climate equation, argue Energy for Humanity's Kirsty Gogan and Eric Ingersoll of the Energy Options Network
Coronavirus dampens 2020 outlook for clean energy and electric vehicles, as IEA calls for green stimulus
BNEF downgrades growth forecasts for global solar and battery sectors this year, as markets suffer fallout from escalating pandemic
EDF, Kaluza, and Dimplex team up for flexible electric home heating trial
More than 100 homes fitted with smart electric storage heaters to be controlled remotely via AI software in bid to cut CO2 and bills
Study: Coal developers risking $600bn on uncompetitive projects
Carbon Tracker analysis shows new renewables projects cheaper than new coal plants in all major markets
Open Energi debuts fully-automated energy trading system
Trading system will deliver optimum return on investment for energy storage developers, its creators say
Green ice cream: Mackie's debuts emissions-slashing biomass freezer technology
Scottish ice cream maker begins installation of multi-million pound freezer powered by ammonia made from on-site biomass boilers
Opus Energy launches 100 per cent renewable power tariff for small firms
UK’s fifth largest business energy supplier, which is owned by Drax, offers fully renewable tariff for new and existing SME customers
Nuclear power can deliver a 'levelled-up' green economy - with the right support from government
Sue Ferns of trade union Prospect argues the government can help ensure nuclear power provides a vital plank in the net zero transition
'Societal engagement is essential': New study shines light on net zero challenges
Less meat consumption and flying, huge scaling up of carbon capture and clean energy capacity, and transformational changes to land use are all to deliver net zero emissions by 2050, major new study argues
Energy data confusion hindering net zero transition, experts warn
Government and Ofgem endorse recommendations from Energy Data Taskforce calling on them to work closer together to drive digitisation of UK's energy system
Gridserve breaks ground on first ultra-fast EV charging station
Company aims to have a UK-wide network of ultra-fast charging stations operational within five years
Only new fiscal rules will avoid a Budget carbon COP out
The Treasury should set in stone a new fiscal rule for an annually-increasing carbon price in the UK, argues SSE chief executive Alistair Phillips-Davies
Powervault to rollout 'virtual power plant' scheme in South London
New project follows successful trial of home battery storage system in the city, which led to cuts in both energy bills and CO2 emissions
Global coal decline leads to fall in CO2 emissions from power sector, research suggests
CO2 from the global power sector fell by the highest level in three decades last year, but the shift towards clean energy sources is still far too slow, research suggests
Reports: Government to delay National Infrastructure Strategy to beef up net zero plans
BBC reports that court ruling over Heathrow planning approval may require government to modify imminent National Infrastructure Strategy
It's time to unleash solar's potential
The government must deploy as much solar as feasible under the Contracts for Difference scheme - net zero depends on it, argues Chris Hewett of the Solar Trade Association
Could Cadent's first UK 'transition bond' help turbocharge the journey towards net zero?
Gas distributor's issuance marks UK's first transition bond, a nascent asset class aimed at helping high carbon firms shift towards becoming greener
'Successor arrangements': Renewable heat firms warn Budget represents last chance to avoid market 'cliff edge'
Experts warn UK decarbonisation goals and thousands of jobs at risk unless government provides clarity on future of Renewable Heat Incentive scheme
Volkswagen and British Gas team up to drive electric vehicle charging push
Three-year EV charging deal between German carmaker and UK energy giant signals yet another major vote of confidence in electric car market
Ministry of Defence offers £2m to help solve offshore wind radar disruption risk
MoD claims £2m innovation competition could bolster UK's air defences while also spurring renewable energy growth
'No time to waste': UK water industry targets net zero by 2030
Water UK promises to deliver 2030 net zero strategy focused on energy efficiency, emissions reduction from water treatment processes, and ramping up clean energy sources
Offshore wind industry sets goal to employ 3,000 new apprentices
Sector says it wants to employ 3,000 apprentices over the next decade, while stepping up efforts to improve workforce diversity
European energy giants step up calls for 'ambitious' EU climate law
Leading energy firms call on Brussels to deliver 2050 net zero target 'across all policy areas', as nearly 100 suppliers pledge to better engage customers with the energy transition
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