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Energy supplier interest in investing in upstream gas assets is escalating - especially at Centrica - on the back of continuing high gas prices and security of supply concerns. Nigel Hawkins writes
13 years ago
Plans to set minimum distances between wind turbines and residential properties because of noise are flawed and should be silenced, write William Densham and Kate Poole
Proponents of solar generation say it could play a bigger role in Europe's energy mix, but they fear it is low on the priority list of policymakers and regulators. Vic Wyman reports
EDF and Centrica were issued with a nuclear site licence today for their proposed Hinkley Point C nuclear power station in Somerset.
Eon and RWE have today completed the £696 million sale of their nuclear joint venture Horizon to Japanese engineering company and reactor vendor Hitachi.
Scottish Power Renewables is working with two further education colleges in Scotland to develop and fund wind turbine technician training courses.
EDF Energy is inviting nearby residents to comment on plans for Sizewell C nuclear power station in Somerset. Topics under consultation include the rail, sea, and transport strategy - including park and ride site; accommodation for workers; and the socio-economic effect of the power station construction.
Plans for a 21-turbine windfarm in Carmarthenshire have been rejected despite being proposed in an area outlined for wind energy projects in mid-Wales.
Wessex Water is increasingly encouraging stakeholders to look after water supplies and the environment at the outset rather than fixing problems after the event. David Elliott explains how to Megan Darby
Renewables policy guarantees prices for specific projects, but it provides no guarantee of volume of work to encourage UK firms to invest in building a supply chain, says to Ian Temperton
The early closure of the Fessenheim nuclear plant and coalition promises to boost renewables could
Plans by Areva to build an offshore wind manufacturing plant in eastern Scotland were warmly welcomed by government yesterday.
Good Energy is launching a tariff to offer people living near its windfarms discounts on their electricity bills in an attempt to boost the benefit communities get from generating renewable energy.
EDF Energy is encouraging young women to apply for its nuclear apprenticeship scheme.
Investor confidence in the renewables sector could be damaged following the actions of two Conservative MPs, RenewableUK said today.
Sales at Eon's UK business rose by £315 million to £5,612 million for the first nine months of the 2012 financial year compared to 2011, the energy company announced in its interim report published today.
