Electricity Market Reform

Government confirms contract support for 27 projects capable of cutting emissions by four million tonnes, but solar industry slams 'disappointing' result

CMA confirms it is investigating concerns that Contracts for Difference regime and Capacity Market may be uncompetitive

Institution of Civil Engineers publishes Manifesto for Infrastructure demanding action on flood defences, resource efficiency, and decarbonisation, as well as airports

UPDATED: Pilot auction awards £1.28m to help save enough power at peak times to make 37 million cups of tea

Government will provide extra funding for less established technologies such as offshore wind following 'high levels of demand'

Government initiates 'closer discussions' with developer of £850m project and is consulting on potential support

Austrian legal challenge over controversial EU subsidies for Hinkley Point C casts doubt over future of UK’s first planned nuclear reactor in 20 years

Energy giant reveals how £150m upgrade means power plant will be able to provide low carbon electricity through to 2028

Contracts to provide back-up power in winter of 2018/19 awarded to 46 companies, adding £11 to annual household bills

Records tumble as new statistics reveal falling energy use, plummeting coal demand, and soaring renewables output