David Blackman

Penrose review not likely to gather dust

The publication of John Penrose’s review into the effectiveness of UK regulation could be dismissed as simply another Whitehall shelf-filler. However, David Blackman argues that Penrose’s proximity to the centre of power mean his views are more likely than most to be acted upon. So, what could this mean for utilities?

NIC calls for collective push to drive down water consumption

Government, regulators and industry must build on their recently transformed collaboration to deliver a strategy for reducing per capita water consumption, according to the National Infrastructure Commission

Government warned not to rely too heavily on EVs

Energy UK calls for post-Brexit VAT cut on energy bills

Oil and gas slump creating renewable investment ‘bubble’

‘PM should lead Covid-style press briefings on climate fight’

Rudd: Energy and climate change should be fifth great office of state

Energy efficiency underspend will not be rolled over

The government does not intend to roll forward hundreds of millions of pounds worth of underspent energy efficiency cash from its Green Homes Grant (GHG) scheme, it has emerged. Shadow business secretary Ed Miliband described the decision as making “a mockery of the government’s commitments on climate change and a green recovery”.

Hydrogen heating ‘means fewer wind turbines’

Green Homes Grant delays forcing installers to lay off staff