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Gridlock: Connecting the country to a net zero future

Without significant investment in grid infrastructure, the UK will struggle to hit the 2050 net zero carbon target, Paul Bennett, head of consents at Centrica Business Solutions warns.

2 years ago

Sunak scraps BEIS

2 years ago

Equinor and SSE begin scoping work for 4th Dogger Bank phase

2 years ago

Just two turbines installed in England last year

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

UK risks being left behind on green investment, Hunt warned

The UK can no longer "take for granted" its competitive advantage as a destination for low-carbon energy investment because of the incentives on offer in other parts of the world, the industry has warned Jeremy Hunt. In a letter to the chancellor of the exchequer, submitted ahead of next month’s Budget four leading trade associations have banded together to express concern that the government lacks a clear plan to continue attracting clean energy investment into the UK.

2 years ago

On the Move: SVT, Thames, RenewableUK

Our latest roundup of industry appointments includes Severn Trent's chief financial officer's plan to retire. James Bowling will be succeeded by Helen Miles making the company the first in the FTSE100 to have all-female CEO, CFO and chair. Elsewhere RenewableUK's deputy chief executive steps down and Yorkshire's innovation manager is to head Thames' smart networks.

2 years ago

National Grid: Regulation prevents us speeding up connections

2 years ago

Weekend press round-up: Octopus Energy calls rivals ‘desperate’ in bitter court clash

In our latest weekend press round-up, Octopus Energy trades blows with its rivals over its deal to buy Bulb’s customers, while experts raise concerns about the UK’s continued dependence on overseas power supplies. In the water sector, it is revealed that both Thames and Severn Trent Water still use dowsing to detect leaks.

2 years ago