Energy crisis

RenewableUK estimates low carbon power sources helped slash demand for costly fossil gas imports over winter period

Climate Change Committee warns UK must deliver policies, reforms, and clear strategy before next election if it is to overcome intermittency challenges and deliver on its promise of a net zero emission power grid by 2035

BP dilutes plans to reduce oil and gas output as it becomes the latest fossil fuel giant to post bumper profits following Russia's war in Ukraine – but could such short term thinking prove a risky bet?

Oil and gas giant slammed over failure to investment more in clean energy after record profits saw it hike dividends and announce share buyback scheme

Ember analysis shows wind and solar together took larger share of Europe's power mix than gas for the first time last year, with gas generation now expected to fall sharply in 2023

BNEF reports that global investment in the clean energy transition rose 30 per cent last year to record levels

IPPR calls on government to ramp up efforts to tackle UK’s housing and energy crisis through new scheme to deliver energy efficiency information and financial support

New ECIU analysis shows how record generation from renewables meant UK was able to avoid 78 LNG tankers worth of gas imports

The Nottinghamshire power station, one of three remaining coal-fired stations in the UK, had been set to close in 2022

Households with smart meters have greater control of their energy use and can help reduce strain on Britain's energy reserves during crisis