South West energy firms to pay £4m compensation for overcharging customers Energy regulator Ofgem has said that Ovo Energy and Good Energy have overcharged almost 18,000 households Birmingham Post · May 18, 2023
Ovo and Good Energy ordered to pay £4m compensation after overcharging About 18,000 households could receive refunds of up to £181 on electricity and gas bills The Guardian - UK · May 18, 2023
Two major energy suppliers ordered to give thousands of customers up to £180 refund Ovo Energy and Good Energy will pay compensation to around 18,000 households after Ofgem found customers had been overcharged The National (Scotland) · May 18, 2023
Ofgem orders E.On Next, Good Energy and Octopus to pay compensation to 100,000 customers Customers are entitled to £30 if a final bill is not produced in six weeks, with a further £30 payment if the compensation is not provided within another 10 working days Nottingham Post · May 18, 2023
National Grid calls for regulation changes as profits jump to £4.6bn Company responds to criticism of delays of more than a decade to connect low-carbon projects The Guardian - UK · May 18, 2023
Biden administration invests in carbon capture, upping pressure on industry to show results The Biden administration is announcing an investment of $251 million in carbon capture and storage projects in seven states The Independent UK · May 17, 2023
Whale activists tilting at windmills Boats are definitely killing whales — but wind farms almost certainly aren't, researchers say Salon · May 17, 2023
3 Coal Stocks With Explosive Upside The coal industry is expected to witness growth on the backs of increased demand from emerging economies. Thus, quality coal stocks Peabody Energy Corp. (BTU), Alpha Metallurgical Resources (AMR), and CONSOL Energy (CEIX), currently trading at a discount to their peers and with significant upside potential, could be solid additions… StockNews.com · May 17, 2023
Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, And Yamaha Join Forces On Hydrogen Bikes As Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, and Yamaha all pursue carbon neutrality goals, the four Japanese motorcycle manufacturers have joined up on hydrogen development. RideApart · May 17, 2023
West Lothian villages boosted by 25 year extension to windfarm lifespan Harburnhead windfarm has generated almost £200,000 for local communities since 2017 . It will now operate until 2066 Edinburgh Live · May 17, 2023
East Ayrshire farm gets okay to install 1,000 solar panel modules on historic ironworks site Auldhouseburn Farm will install the 200kW system adjacent to Furnace Road after East Ayrshire Council planning officers gave the go ahead Daily Record · May 17, 2023
Plans for 21-turbine Longcroft Wind Farm go on display Consultation period begins for proposed array near Lauder in the Borders Insider UK · May 17, 2023
E.On Next, Good Energy and Octopus Energy pay £8m over compensation failures Energy regulator Ofgem said the companies either missed or delayed payouts due when they did not provide a final bill within six weeks, as required when a customer switches supplier Birmingham Post · May 17, 2023
Criminal cases for killing eagles decline as wind turbine dangers grow Criminal cases brought by U.S. wildlife officials for harming protected bald and golden eagles dropped sharply in recent years, despite growing concern that wind energy and other pressures are jeopardizing golden eagle populations The Independent UK · May 17, 2023
The Conversation · May 17, 2023 There’s a buzz about ‘sustainable’ fuels – but they cannot solve aviation's colossal climate woes The global airline industry is fast recovering from the unprecedented pause to flying imposed by COVID-19. In some parts of the world, such as the Middle East, airlines are even expanding rapidly – well beyond pre-pandemic levels.
ABC News · May 16, 2023 VicGrid says residents are 'confused' over transmission lines planned for the south-east Residents in line to host renewable energy infrastructure thought they knew the ground rules, but say they remain confused and in the dark about plans for transmission lines across their region.
The New Daily · May 16, 2023 New east coast gas on backburner as costly winter looms East coast gas supplies may continue to dwindle - extending bill shock - as developers and investors are spooked about the risk of more price controls.
ABC News · May 16, 2023 How 'dark underbelly' and forced labour is helping to fuel Australia's love affair with cheap solar For millions of Australians, solar panels have been a ticket to cheap, clean power. But researchers and human rights activists warn there's a dark side to their supply and changes are needed.
Bangkok Post · May 16, 2023 QTC predicts 15% revenue expansion for this year QTC Energy Plc, a Thai power transformer manufacturer, expects revenue to grow by almost 15% to 1.4 billion baht this year, up from 1.23 billion in 2022, despite a loss in the first quarter.
The Conversation · May 16, 2023 Community batteries are popular – but we have to make sure they actually help share power To power Australia without fossil fuels will mean using batteries to store power from solar and wind. We often think this means home batteries – or large grid-scale installations.
Chronicle Live · May 16, 2023 Petition launched to halt Backworth solar farm project given green light by North Tyneside Council A solar farm development has sparked controversy with some calling for the development not to go ahead
The Independent UK · May 16, 2023 Biden vetoes bid by Congress to reinstate tariffs on solar panel imports from SE Asia President Joe Biden has vetoed a congressional resolution that would have reinstated tariffs on solar panel imports from Southeast Asia
StockNews.com · May 16, 2023 3 Leading Coal Stock Picks to Buy Despite enhanced environmental concerns, the coal market is expected to expand in the foreseeable future to meet the growing energy demands. Given this backdrop, quality coal stocks Yankuang Energy Group Company (YZCAY), Peabody Energy (BTU), and Alpha Metallurgical Resources (AMR) could be solid buys now. Read on….
Irish Mirror · May 16, 2023 Irish senator urges energy firms to 'cut the greenwashing crap' Lynn Boylan says electricity companies should ditch 'meaningless' renewable certificates and pass the savings on to customers
The Hindu · May 16, 2023 Kant calls for unfettered access to U.S. nuclear technology to build small modular reactors India’s G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant called for an “unfettered access” to nuclear technology from the U.S. to build small modular reactors