Industry reacts to launch of £1bn Great British Insulation Scheme
The recently launched Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS) has garnered mixed reactions from industry experts, shedding light on both its potential benefits and areas for improvement. Louise Shooter,...
View ArticleHydrogen investment at risk due to policy delays and rising costs
Surging interest in hydrogen projects faces risk from delayed policy support, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has warned. The IEA’s Global Hydrogen Review 2023, released today, highlights the...
View ArticleINEOS chief slams UK’s energy policy
Sir Jim Ratcliffe, INEOS Founder and Chairman, has sounded a warning regarding the UK’s energy policy as the Forties Pipeline System (FPS), a vital conduit for North Sea oil, has experienced a 40%...
View Article“Energy crisis is far from over”
In an interview with Energy Live News, Emma Pinchbeck, Chief Executive of Energy UK, addressed the critical challenges facing the energy sector. These challenges encompass energy affordability and the...
View ArticleUK to revamp EV charging infrastructure rules
The government is advancing its efforts to establish future transport regulations with a focus on zero emission vehicles. Following a recent consultation, the Department for Transport plans to update...
View ArticleNew UK laws to strengthen energy security and advance net zero
The Energy Act 2023, the most comprehensive energy legislation in the UK’s history, received Royal Assent on Thursday, 26th October. This Act has been designed to enhance energy security, promote the...
View ArticleWill energy take centre stage at King’s Speech?
In his upcoming King’s Speech on 7th November, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is anticipated to address key issues related to energy. Energy legislation is expected to feature, potentially including a bill...
View ArticleKing’s Speech: What to expect?
In the forthcoming King’s Speech, the UK Government is set to unveil its legislative agenda, laying out a blueprint for the country’s future direction. This much-anticipated address is expected to...
View ArticleAreas in urgent need of insulation upgrades revealed
New research from consumer champion Which? highlights the urgent need for insulation upgrades in various UK locations. As energy prices have doubled over the past two years, and climate change action...
View ArticleDirector of collapsed energy supplier faces ban over customer bills
The former director of collapsed energy supplier Extra Energy Supply Ltd, has received a six-year director ban. The Birmingham-based firm, which served approximately 130,000 households and businesses,...
View ArticleNet Hero Podcast – Chris Skidmore continues his mission
This week I spoke to Chris Skidmore MP, the man with our Net Zero plan. As Energy Minister back in 2019 he actually wrote into law our 2050 target and it has been his passion ever since. In autumn of...
View ArticleEnergy industry reacts to Autumn Statement
The energy industry has responded with a mix of optimism and concern to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement, which unveiled 110 measures aimed at bolstering the UK economy. The Association for...
View ArticleENA gas members to leave by end of 2024
Gas members of the Energy Networks Association (ENA) have collectively chosen to end their membership with the association by the close of 2024, citing the changes in the energy policy landscape....
View ArticleNet Hero Podcast – Every breath we take!
My thanks to Gordon Sumner for the intro, this week’s podcast is all about air. How clean is it? How can we improve it? We’ve covered it so often because of course, it’s tangible. We can smell our air...
View ArticleOfgem: £77m recovered in crackdown on energy suppliers
In 2023, Ofgem executed enforcement actions that resulted in the recovery of £77.2 million from various energy suppliers. This figure signifies a notable increase from the £27.3 million retrieved in...
View ArticleUK zero emission vehicle mandate takes effect today
The Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate comes into effect in the UK, requiring 80% of new cars and 70% of new vans to be zero emission by 2030, escalating to 100% by 2035. The mandate, backed by over...
View ArticleOfgem proposes price cap input changes
Ofgem has initiated a consultation concerning adjustments to the timing of price cap inputs for the Capacity Market and proposed policy changes regarding Energy Intensive Industries (EII). The...
View ArticleUK and Canada forge fusion partnership
Energy Security Secretary Claire Coutinho has finalised a fusion partnership with Canada, aiming to advance clean energy technologies. Fusion energy offers a promising source of clean electricity that...
View ArticleOfgem’s £1bn Dogger Bank tender begins
Ofgem, the UK’s energy regulator, has announced the launch of a £1 billion tender for the Dogger Bank B Offshore Wind Farm project. The tender aims to appoint an Offshore Transmission Owner (OFTO)...
View ArticleUK considers heat pump and EV charger rule changes
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has launched an eight-week consultation seeking feedback on potential changes to rules governing the installation of heat pumps and electric...
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