Energy
BP unveils plans for 1GW blue hydrogen production facility in Tees Valley
Oil major announces intention to build major hydrogen plant just days after government grants funding for carbon transportation and storage network in region
'Dodged scrutiny for years': Coal mine methane poses major climate threat, study claims
First-of-its-kind study lays bare scale of potential climate impact from hundreds of new coal mines planned worldwide
National Grid swoops for Western Power Distribution in £7.8bn deal
Deal forms part of 'strategic pivot towards electricity' for National Grid as it also set out plans to explore creating a major UK hydrogen gas network
'Now turn to page 104': Where green energy policies go to die?
The Green Homes Grant Scheme is not the only policy on page 104 of the recent Energy White Paper in danger of being cut back and watered down, warns Labour's Shadow Energy Minister Alan Whitehead MP
Industrial Decarbonisation Strategy: The six key takeaways from the government's latest green policy blitz
The government has set out a raft of new ambitions in its 117-page Industrial Decarbonisation Strategy, but how will the new proposals impact the green economy?
Industrial Decarbonisation Strategy: Government sets out vision for decarbonising heavy industry
Strategy to set out a number of new targets for the decarbonisation of industry, as government confirms details of nine projects to be awarded funding through Industrial Decarbonisation Challenge - but opposition warns plans lack necessary ambition
Capacity Market: Are the UK's £350m of gas power subsidies compatible with net zero goals?
1.4GW of new gas power won £350m of funding in the government's latest Capacity Market auction, held last week, sparking concern among campaigners
Trio of aluminium decarbonisation pathways detailed in new industry report
A new report from the International Aluminium Institute outlines how the industry can decarbonise while simultaneously meeting massive increases in anticipated demand
New consumer EV association launches as forecourt operators accelerate charger roll out
The Electric Vehicle Association is open to anyone currently driving or intending to drive an EV, with membership costing £20 a year
RWE takes controlling stake in 400MW Rampion offshore wind farm
German energy giant to finalise transaction that will see it take up E.ON's remaining 20 per cent stake in project off the Sussex coast
'British wind'
Last week delivered yet another impressive milestone for the world-leading UK offshore wind industry, but for the rest of the green economy it is a reminder of what might have been
Pension giant Nest taps Octopus Renewables to manage green energy investments
Workplace pension scheme expects to invest around £250m this year in clean energy on behalf of its members
Has US offshore wind's moment finally arrived?
As the Biden administration this week backs the first commercial scale offshore wind farm in the US, hopes are building for a renewable energy boom
Ecotricity and GRIDSERVE team up in bid to turbocharge Electric Highway
Deal will see GRIDSERVE take a 25 per cent stake in Ecotricity's national charging network
Nissan plots 20MW solar farm to power EV production at Sunderland plant
Japanese automaker has unveiled plans to more than double on-site renewables capacity at its flagship plant in North-East England
'Tomorrow's heat is today's opportunity': UK gas networks publish 2021 green gas plan
Gas companies set out their priorities for the coming year, as ScottishPower launches plan for green hydrogen hub in Scottish Highlands
Study: Heat pumps far cheaper than hydrogen for heating EU homes
Hydrogen boilers would cost EU homes double compared to heat pumps, International Council on Clean Transportation estimates
Humber and Teesside secure £95m backing for offshore wind ports
Boris Johnson claims upgrading two ports will 'put wind in the sales of our new green industrial revolution', as GE confirms plans for major new Teesside factory
Farewell A+++: Government debuts streamlined energy efficiency labelling system in greener product standards push
Government unveils tougher labelling system as it sets out plans to tighten energy efficiency standards and introduce right to repair law
Government confirms 2030 fossil fuel car sales ban as it touts new £20m EV funding package
More than £90m to support floating offshore wind, energy storage, and biomass has also been confirmed following last week's Budget
Net zero electricity systems will be based on AI-optimised electricity markets
The UK could be a world leader in AI-optimised energy markets, but network companies need to facilitate the development of this system, explains Peter Clutton-Brock of the Centre for AI & Climate and E3G
Octopus Energy snaps up Configurable in boost for customised energy tariffs
New functionality aims to give energy giant the capacity to offer 'super-intelligent' energy tariffs, as rival Bulb debuts new EV charging app
NatWest backs Statera flexible grid plans with £110m deal
Major new financing deal to enable the development of eight new gas and energy storage projects