Low-carbon generation

Regulations putting GB renewables at ‘significant disadvantage’ to EU peers

EDF to submit plans for 50MW solar farm

Battle of the boilers

Net zero starts at home

For a cost-effective energy transition it is crucial to understand where demand could be reduced and potential pathways to managing the system in a smarter way. This is why Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks started capturing energy efficiency measures in its regional forecasts. The company’s DSO transition manager, Steve Atkins, discusses what conclusions can be drawn.

Energy sector urged to prepare for extreme weather impacts

Weekend press round-up: UK to tell homeowners to ditch gas boilers in green plan

In our latest review of sector coverage across the national newspapers, the government is said to be considering proposals to fine homeowners who refuse low-carbon heating options. Meanwhile, wind power has reached a new milestone and a former Centrica boss is considering a £7 billion stock market float.

Ofgem approves £155m new green recovery spend by DNOs

More than 200 projects to install electric vehicle charging points across the UK have been approved as part of a £300 million green recovery scheme, of which just over half represents new funding for RIIO-ED1.

Government urged to hand ECO over to councils

Anne-Marie Trevelyan has been urged by a wide-ranging coalition of sustainable energy bodies to hand over control of the Energy Companies Obligation (ECO) funding to local authorities.

Scotland introduces Cabinet role for net zero

A new Cabinet level portfolio has been created in the Scottish government, bringing together energy, transport and net zero.

Isle of Wight takes a step closer to tidal deployment

An agreement between Isle of Wight-based Perpetuus Tidal Energy Centre (PTEC) and Scottish company Orbital Marine Power has paved the way for the island to start producing tidal energy. PTEC has gained offshore consents to place tidal turbines in the sea off the south coast of the island and Orbital, developer of the Orbital O2 tidal turbine, is the first company to sign up.

Heat as a soap opera

Enhanced flexibility could save up to £16.7bn per year by 2050

Poll shows strong support for renewable investment

Renewable energy should be the main priority for green investment, according to a new poll. The YouGov survey showed particularly high support for building onshore windfarms.

Net zero should be an investment bonanza – but it’s at risk of having the opposite effect

Investment in new technology and infrastructure is at the heart of any credible plan for delivering net zero. So, why are we struggling to unleash the low-carbon investment we need? The former director of clean growth at BEIS, Tim Lord, shares his view with Utility Week readers as part of our Countdown to COP series.

Weekend press round-up: Sizewell B forced to stay shut over safety concerns

In our latest review of sector coverage across the national newspapers, EDF confirms its Suffolk nuclear power plant will be offline for three months longer than expected. Concerns are also shared about the impact of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme, which comes into force this week. Meanwhile, there are warnings that an acceleration of electric vehicle production could be hampered by a lack of supplies and skills.