While more than three-quarter of Britons are “very” or “fairly” concerned about climate change, few are aware of or understand the UK’s commitment…
Continue ReadingSwedish energy giant Vattenfall has reached a deal to pipe excess heat generated by a waste incinerator in South East London to 10,500…
Continue ReadingThe Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) yesterday outlined a package of incentives and grants to stimulate the decarbonisation of the…
Continue ReadingFully Installed Smart Meter Network Would Help Energy System Handle Coronavirus Crisis
Written by Lauren Smith in Energy Suppliers
Good Energy chief executive Juliet Davenport has claimed that a fully functional smart meter network would make the coronavirus crisis “easier to deal…
Continue ReadingEnergy Suppliers Urged to Write Off Debts for Struggling Families
Written by Lauren Smith in Energy Suppliers
Energy suppliers should write off the debts households accumulate during the coronavirus crisis, a leading fuel poverty charity has urged.
Continue ReadingTransport Emissions to Fall by 28 Million Tonnes Due to Lockdown
Written by Lauren Smith in Climate Change
Greenhouse gas emissions from the UK’s transport sector will plummet this year, as lockdown measures keep 97% of the population home.
Continue ReadingBritons are convinced of the urgency of taking action on climate change, but many are unaware of the carbon footprint of their home’s…
Continue ReadingLow Electricity Demand During Lockdown Puts Stress on National Grid
Written by Lauren Smith in Electricity
Dampened energy demand during lockdown could force operators to switch off wind farms and power plants, or risk overloading the electricity grid, National…
Continue ReadingEnergy Suppliers Furlough 11,000 Workers While Competitors Redeploy Staff
Written by Lauren Smith in Energy Suppliers
British Gas, E.ON, Npower and OVO has collectively furloughed 11,000 employees, but other energy suppliers are keeping staff on the payroll through the…
Continue ReadingEnergy Suppliers Dissent on Proposed Government Loan Scheme
Written by Lauren Smith in Energy Suppliers
Heads of two energy companies have raised objections to the loan scheme trade body Energy UK is seeking from the government.
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