energy security

Mobilising a 'war effort': MPs call on government to go 'further and faster' to bring an end to the fossil fuel age

Policy

Mobilising a 'war effort': MPs call on government to go 'further and faster' to bring an end to the fossil fuel age

The EAC has published a new roadmap detailing how net zero goals could be met - but what does it mean for investors and businesses?

clock 05 January 2023 • 11 min read
OVO Energy joins National Grid flexible grid incentive scheme

Efficiency

OVO Energy joins National Grid flexible grid incentive scheme

Energy giant predicts new service could see customers earn up to £100 if they curb demand during peak times, as National Grid confirms scheme will not be activated today

clock 29 November 2022 • 3 min read
'Time is not on our side': How worsening climate impacts pose major threat to global energy security

Energy

'Time is not on our side': How worsening climate impacts pose major threat to global energy security

World Meteorological Organisation calls for doubling of clean energy supplies within eight years alongside increased focus on adaptation and resilience

clock 12 October 2022 • 4 min read
'Blackout Busters': Octopus Energy launches new energy saving incentive

Technology

'Blackout Busters': Octopus Energy launches new energy saving incentive

Energy firm says customers could make £100 whilst helping to tackle power cut risks

clock 10 October 2022 • 2 min read
Liz Truss, libertarianism, and the real anti-growth coalition

Politics

Liz Truss, libertarianism, and the real anti-growth coalition

The Truss administration wants to label the environmental movement as part of the ‘anti-growth coalition’, but it is the green economy and a pro-active state that holds the key to sustainable growth

clock 07 October 2022 • 9 min read
Reports: Number 10 shelves energy-saving advice campaign

Energy

Reports: Number 10 shelves energy-saving advice campaign

Liz Truss reportedly blocks plans for public communication campaign, as OVO and National Grid both advance plans to ease pressure on grid at peak times

clock 07 October 2022 • 8 min read
IMF: Climate policies needed now to avoid 'innumerable' costs of inaction

Policy

IMF: Climate policies needed now to avoid 'innumerable' costs of inaction

Global body calls on governments to establish 'credible and irreversible' climate policies that drive 25 per cent cut in emissions by 2030

clock 06 October 2022 • 2 min read
Government unveils business Energy Bill Relief Scheme

Policy

Government unveils business Energy Bill Relief Scheme

New measures to cap energy bills for businesses and public sector this winter, but scheme only confirmed for initial six months

clock 21 September 2022 • 7 min read
'We need a robust plan': Business leaders urge PM to accelerate net zero transition to tackle energy crisis

Policy

'We need a robust plan': Business leaders urge PM to accelerate net zero transition to tackle energy crisis

Letter to Liz Truss urges government to prioritise energy efficiency, renewables, and industrial decarbonisation as part of 'robust' energy security and net zero strategy

clock 21 September 2022 • 6 min read
'This is the way to go': In Brussels and Westminster, a new energy order takes shape

Policy

'This is the way to go': In Brussels and Westminster, a new energy order takes shape

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen confirms fundamental reforms are coming to the European energy market as governments seek to double down on net zero transition

clock 14 September 2022 • 8 min read