An energy centre on the site of a disused station has started capturing heat from the London Underground to warm 1,350 local homes.
Continue ReadingBusinesses Could Save £6 Billion a Year by Cutting Energy Use
Written by Lauren Smith in Electricity Government Policy
The government is urging businesses to redouble their energy efficiency efforts, to limit climate change, reduce their overheads and comply with new disclosure…
Continue ReadingBritish Gas Reverses Decision to Increase Minimum Meter Top-Ups
Written by Lauren Smith in Energy Suppliers
The UK’s largest energy supplier will reverse its decision to hike the minimum top-up of pre-payment meters, after campaigners cautioned the change could…
Continue ReadingBritish Gas Owner Centrica Blames Price Cap for £1.1 Billion Loss
Written by Lauren Smith in Energy Suppliers
Centrica has blamed the price cap on energy bills and tumbling natural gas prices for its bleak returns last year.
Continue ReadingMayor Launches £3.6 Million Fund to Improve Energy Efficiency of London Homes
Written by Lauren Smith in Government Policy Household & Bills Renewable Energy
A new £3.6 million fund will help London councils and housing associations kickstart the transformation of their ageing housing stock, making homes low-carbon,…
Continue ReadingThe harsh weather that sent the mercury plunging and snowed Brits into their homes two years ago increased our contribution to global warming,…
Continue ReadingSainsbury’s and Asda have individually announced plans to slash their carbon emissions, as supermarket giants respond to the government’s climate targets and pressures…
Continue ReadingDrax Considering Options for Final Coal Units at North Yorkshire Plan
Written by Lauren Smith in Broadband
Power company Drax is pondering the future of the remaining coal units at its North Yorkshire plant.
Continue ReadingRenewable challenger Bulb’s net losses have risen to £129 million, as customer rolls and revenues have surged.
Continue ReadingHinkley Point B Has Now Generated More Electricity Than Any Other UK Nuclear Power Station
Written by Lauren Smith in Nuclear Energy
Hinkley Point B nuclear power station has now generated more than 300TWh of low carbon electricity since coming online in 1976.
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