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UK, Scottish and Welsh Energy Ministers task new National Energy System Operator with producing first ever spatial plan for energy

Older wind farms approaching their end of life will be able to bid for contracts to enable 'repowering' projects to extend their lifespan, government confirms

Government says extension of scheme will provide support worth £310m to help energy intensive firms slash carbon emissions and energy use

Rooftop solar rollout at UK national library to cut carbon emissions by 55 tonnes a year

Trade bodies urge government to rule out regional pricing proposals, arguing they could undermine clean energy investment, but supporters of reforms accuse industry groups of 'corporatist lobbying'

Relaunched taskforce meets for the first time, as government promises to go 'further and faster' in harnessing 'one of the cheapest sources of power'

Climate Minister says government wants to realise more of the potential offered by carbon and nature markets

Renewables account for 52 per cent of the electricity mix between April and June, new government data confirms

Government confirms £630m deal with National Grid to acquire Electricity System Operator, confirms October launch date for new publicly-owned agency

But experts warn UK is in danger of losing primary steel production capacity, while trade unions lament significant job losses