UK energy minister blames Labour for soaring energy bills Graham Stuart refuses to apologise for rising bills and blames Labour government – last in office in 2010 The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2023
Energy price cap explained - what is it, what does it mean and who sets it? The rising cost of energy has been making headlines for months, but for many people, it’s just as confusing as the first time they heard it Chronicle Live · Feb 27, 2023
Hydrogen From Seawater: Australian Research Team Says It's Cracked It Researchers at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in Australia say that they've found a way to create hydrogen from seawater. RideApart · Feb 27, 2023
Germany seeks to link all wind parks in North Sea Germany wants to set up a new power line network to connect its own offshore wind parks with those of its North Sea neighbors in order to eliminate bottlenecks in the European energy market The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2023
Orsted launches record apprenticeship recruitment campaign in Grimsby Largest cohort of wind turbine technicians sought, with huge interest anticipated in 18 new roles Birmingham Post · Feb 27, 2023
Sunderland unveil environmental plans to become UK's first net-zero club by 2040 The Black Cats have announced plans to go green Chronicle Live · Feb 27, 2023
First Hinkley Point C nuclear reactor arrives on site in Somerset The plant’s developer, French energy giant EDF, said the delivery marked a ‘significant milestone’ for one of Europe’s largest construction projects Birmingham Post · Feb 27, 2023
Pressure on Hunt as energy bills will rise despite fall in price cap Consumers will pay more because 1 April is also date for reduction of government support The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2023
Greta Thunberg joins protesters blocking Norway energy ministry over wind farms Greta Thunberg joined protesters blocking access to Norway’s energy ministry on Monday - in protest against the “unacceptable” placement of wind farms. Evening Standard · Feb 27, 2023
Pressure grows on Jeremy Hunt to keep energy support as bills set to rise by £500 The Chancellor is being called on to act as households face the dual blow of rising bills and the end of the energy bills support scheme Evening Standard · Feb 27, 2023
Wind, wave, and solar: The science behind why Scotland is so energy rich WE often hear about how Scotland is responsible for a significant chunk of Europe’s renewable potential and how the country could lead an energy… The National (Scotland) · Feb 27, 2023
Energy bills set to rise despite expected reduction in Ofgem’s price cap The energy cost for households is due to increase as various government support schemes come to an end Wales Online · Feb 27, 2023
Why aren't we more worried about turbines off Newcastle's coast? I hope my fears are unfounded but common sense suggests to an oldie like me that these issues should be taken into account. Newcastle Herald · Feb 26, 2023
Senior MPs back plan to create 16,000 jobs in major boost for Britain's steel industry The scheme, which includes deepwater docks at Port Talbot, South Wales, and Milford Haven, Pembs, would attract £5.5billion investment, according to supporters. Daily Mirror · Feb 26, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Feb 26, 2023 ‘It’s a bit too castle-y’: plans to turn Cumbrian fortress into eco-attraction Young ‘custodian’ hopes to make ancestral home of Muncaster first carbon-zero castle in UK
The Guardian - US · Feb 26, 2023 Red states leading the US in solar and wind production, new report shows Country’s capacity to generate renewable energy shot up last year, producing enough electricity to power 64m households
The National (Scotland) · Feb 26, 2023 Call for action over forcible fitting of prepayment meters CAMPAIGNERS are calling for Scottish courts to introduce an immediate ban on allowing the controversial forcible fitting of electricity prepayment…
The National (Scotland) · Feb 26, 2023 Keir Starmer refuses to commit to handing Scotland more powers over energy KEIR Starmer has been called out over his “mission” to make the UK a clean energy superpower when he is refusing to agree that Scotland should…
The National (Scotland) · Feb 26, 2023 Our McCrone Report special edition releases tomorrow – and you can bulk-buy it THE National will this week launch a McCrone Report special – and a major energy series.
Newcastle Herald · Feb 24, 2023 Opportunities and sacrifices as the big shift to renewables begins in earnest Crossed currents as the grid is rebuilt
The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2023 Inquiry issues damning report into Dutch gas drilling A Dutch parliamentary inquiry has released a damning report into the government’s handling of lucrative natural gas extraction that caused a string of earthquakes in the northern province of Groningen
Birmingham Post · Feb 24, 2023 New partnership formed to drive hydrogen-powered flights at Birmingham Airport ZeroAvia has teamed up with the transport hub for new scheme aimed at launch the 'green' flights in 2025
Manchester Evening News · Feb 24, 2023 Energy bills could rise by £500 despite price cap being brought down It is believed Ofgem could drop its price cap on Monday, but that doesn't mean bills will get cheaper, according to one consultancy firm
Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 24, 2023 Unit 3 of Abu Dhabi’s Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant Begins Commercial Operations The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) announced on Friday its operating and maintenance subsidiary Nawah Energy Company (Nawah), has started commercial operations of Unit 3 of Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant in the Al Dhafra region of Abu Dhabi, reported the United Arab Emirates state news agency (WAM).
The New Daily · Feb 24, 2023 ‘Sun tax’: Outcry over plans to charge families for feeding their excess solar power into the grid A controversial plan to charge families with solar panels for power they feed back into the grid has drawn new criticism