The Latest Breaking News on Renewable energy

Protesters seeking energy price freeze descend on Scottish Power office in Glasgow

Power to the People has called for energy firms to do more to support people during the cost-of-living crisis.

Daily Record · Dec 16, 2022

US grid faces a new threat as regulators balk at higher bills

As Americans grapple with surging home energy bills, state regulators are starting to take a harder line on utilities proposing to hike household electricity rates.

Tribune News Service · Dec 16, 2022

California just slashed rooftop solar incentives. What happens next?

California sharply reduced incentive payments for rooftop solar power Thursday, taking a sledgehammer to a program that helped 1.5 million homes and businesses put solar panels on their roofs and made the state a leader in fighting the climate crisis.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 16, 2022

Report: World's coal use creeps to new high in 2022

The International Energy Agency says coal use across the world is set to reach a new record this year amid persistently high demand for the heavily polluting fossil fuel

The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2022

Sunak pledges £600 Northern Ireland energy support payments ‘this winter’

Announcement of long-promised cash for households comes during PM’s two-day visit to region

The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2022

Is Labor’s energy price relief plan really a ‘Soviet-style policy’ or an ‘Armageddon’ moment?

With the bill now passed into law, here’s what’s at stake, what is next, and the political backstory of the Australia’s energy price boom

The Guardian - AU · Dec 16, 2022

Over 15,000 in Brussels demand protection from high prices

Over 15,000 demonstrators have braved the bitter cold in Brussels to call for more measures to shield them from high energy prices and better pay to counter runaway inflation

The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2022

First Hinkley Point C nuclear reactor complete for Somerset plant

French energy giant EDF said it is the first to be built for a British power station in more than 30 years

Birmingham Post · Dec 16, 2022

Tokyo to require some new homes to be equipped with solar panels

The Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly on Thursday passed an ordinance requiring that a portion of newly built houses and buildings in Tokyo be equipped with solar panels starting in April 2025.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Dec 16, 2022

Power to the People Glasgow campaigners to march today demanding action against rising household bills

A march will be held in Glasgow today demanding action is taken to tackle the cost of living crisis. Power to the People campaigners will be taking to the streets amid freezing temperatures.

Glasgow Live · Dec 16, 2022