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UK green economic growth ‘unspectacular’ despite 30% boost

UK green economic growth ‘unspectacular’ despite 30% boost

The UK's green economy grew by 30% in 2021 while the number of jobs in low-carbon industries increased by 16% year-on-year. Despite being worth £54.4 billion, a leading thinktank warned the UK was at risk of falling behind other countries because of limited political ambition and slower innovation than other nations.

2 years ago

On the Move: National Grid, Northumbrian, Scottish Power

2 years ago

Making flexibility mainstream

The concept of energy flexibility is making headway as industry and consumers become attuned to its potential. But we’re still a long way from business as usual use of it for delivering day to day system and user benefits. Industry speakers talk about the steps needed to make flexibility hit the mainstream.

2 years ago

‘Student loan’ scheme could boost investment case for EVs

2 years ago

Weekend press: Ofgem boss should resign over prepayment meter scandal

In our latest roundup of national press stories from the weekend, Gordon Brown calls for Jonathan Brearley's resignation over the prepayment meter scandal; John Armitt warns that renewables are insufficient to rely on for energy security; Jeremy Hunt rules out ongoing energy bills support; and Therese Coffey U-turns on £250 million pollution fines

2 years ago

UKPN: It’s not about power, it’s about impact

2 years ago

Project from 2000 still waiting for grid connection

2 years ago

Miliband defends Labour move to drop energy nationalisation

2 years ago

Ofgem could put fast-track investment schemes at heart of RIIO3

2 years ago

The importance of recruiting a diverse workforce to deliver net zero

2 years ago

Gridlock: Connecting the country to a net zero future

2 years ago

How are we going to keep the UK safe when the wind doesn’t blow?

The chief executive of National Gas talks about the “helpful” split from National Grid, the need for a mature debate about energy security and decarbonisation of heat, and why the energy transition is “impossible” without hydrogen.

2 years ago

The economics of low carbon heat

2 years ago

What energy networks want to hear from the Spring Budget

2 years ago

Weekend press round-up: Energy groups told to submit support plans for PPM victims

Our latest review of sector coverage in national media includes further fallout from the scandal over forced prepayment meter installations by contractors employed by British Gas. Meanwhile, there is speculation about the next steps for energy bills support and potential bidders in the upcoming Capacity Market auction.

2 years ago

National Grid: Regulation prevents us speeding up connections

2 years ago

Commercial model for rapid EV chargers is ‘struggling’

2 years ago

National Grid completes gas arm sale

2 years ago

Record January for National Grid interconnectors

2 years ago

Utilities sectors leading the way in supporting vulnerable customers

2 years ago

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