Policy

Market shake-up needed to attract required investment in renewables

UW Election Manifesto: Sector’s voice must be heard above the chaos

Renewable investors regain interest in UK

ESO’s Fintan Slye on three steps to an energy system that works for all

Fintan Slye, director of National Grid’s System Operator (ESO), outlines policy areas which he believes political parties should be focussing on, if they are to push forward the country’s clean energy transition.

Greens see no role for gas in heating overhaul

Wind power would provide around 70 per cent of the UK’s electricity needs by 2030, the Green Party has pledged in its manifesto which also sees no need for any form of gas when heating is being replaced.

ENA calls for mandatory hydrogen boilers

The Energy Networks Association has urged the next government to commit to immediate action on boosting the amount of green gas on the network. The ENA has published its manifesto on the same day the CBI issued its own wishlist.

Labour will not target net zero emissions by 2030

H3O: Three decades of water privatisation

Labour vows to create 2,000 community solar hubs

Government urged to introduce levy on smart meter rejections

Energy UK has proposed a series of measures to aid the smart meter rollout. The trade body has also warned that the 2024 deadline as it stands is not achievable.

Lib Dems promise £100bn climate change package

The plans to be announced by the Liberal Democrats shadow chancellor Sir Ed Davey include a new £10 billion Renewable Power Fund, which would be designed to leverage in a further £100 billion or more of extra private climate investment.

Regulating for net zero

How will a new government deal with the National Infrastructure Commission’s recently published review of regulation? In the latest of our Voices series, Maxine Frerk sets out the case for action.

Utility of the Future: Harnessing heat networks

Regulating heat networks will protect consumers and reduce development risks, according to Charlotte Owen, policy officer at the Association for Decentralised Energy

Conservatives pledge 40GW from offshore wind by 2030

Boris Johnson has announced that the Conservatives will accelerate the roll out of offshore wind power and electric vehicles charging points if the party wins next month’s general election.

Election mood swings

Suzanne Heneghan discusses public sentiment around climate change, nationalisation and other key issues ahead of a crunch election for the utilities sector.