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5 key takeaways from switching over 100 oil heated homes to a renewable liquid fuel

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09 Mar Environment

5 key takeaways from switching over 100 oil heated homes to a renewable liquid fuel

With 1.7 million off-grid homes in need of decarbonisation solutions, OFTEC sets out the main insights gathered from switching kerosene heated properties to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil.

08 Mar Energy

Government Is Working To Help Vulnerable Households Access Cheap Energy

The government’s Energy Price Guarantee (EPG) team at the department for energy security and net zero (ESNZ) is taking forward plans to deliver a social tariff for energy bills, PoliticsHome understands.

East of England companies invited to join offshore wind success story

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02 Mar Environment

East of England companies invited to join offshore wind success story

Companies wanting to break into the offshore wind industry can apply to an award-winning technology acceleration programme based in the East of England for the first time.

Low emission solutions for seafaring support vessels to be explored by energy industry giants

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27 Feb Environment

Low emission solutions for seafaring support vessels to be explored by energy industry giants

EnBW and bp are joining forces with leading R&D experts at the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult to investigate the use of zero or low emission support vessels at offshore wind farms.

Top Stories: Northern Ireland Protocol Deal Imminent, New Energy Price Cap Announced

27 Feb Brexit

Rishi Sunak and Ursula von der Leyen will meet today in Berkshire to sign off on a long-awaited Northern Ireland Protocol deal.

23 Feb Energy

Government Urged To Extend Energy Voucher "Lifetimes" With £240m Expected To Go Unclaimed

The government is under pressure to tackle the issue of unclaimed prepayment meter (PPM) vouchers issued through its Energy Bill Support Scheme (EBSS) as experts warn millions of vouchers are predicted to go unclaimed with the money set to be returned to the Treasury.

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23 Feb Energy

Can geothermal energy provide a sustainable source of renewable heat in the UK?

With the move towards sustainable, low carbon energy in the UK, alongside a need for long-term energy security, a range of renewable energy sources are under consideration by national and devolved governments in the UK. Some, like wind energy, are well-developed, whilst others have barely entered the public consciousness. One such source is geothermal energy. In this article, Professor Cathy Hollis from The University of Manchester explores the untapped potential of geothermal energy and outlines policy recommendations to expedite this.

22 Feb Political parties

Most People Think Keir Starmer Is Right To Ban Jeremy Corbyn Standing As A Labour MP, Poll Shows

Exclusive: Polling by Savanta for PoliticsHome has shown that the public supports Keir Starmer’s decision to block Jeremy Corbyn standing as a Labour MP at the next election – but it does not appear to have caused a major shift in voting intentions.

Why 2023 is Set to be a Year of Innovation in Offshore Wind Generation

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22 Feb Environment

Why 2023 is Set to be a Year of Innovation in Offshore Wind Generation

As policymakers face up to the twin challenges of net zero and energy security, the UK’s offshore wind sector is poised to step up and play an even bigger role in the energy transition. We spoke to a number of those leading the charge to discover why 2023 is set to be a year of innovation in the industry.

Top Stories: Record Energy Giant Profits, Stephen Flynn Ruled Out Of SNP Race

16 Feb Economy

British Gas owner Centrica made profits of £3.3billion last year, as household energy bills soared across the country.

Offshore Energies UK welcomes David Whitehouse as their new CEO

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02 Feb Energy

Offshore Energies UK welcomes David Whitehouse as their new CEO

It’s the start of 2023: The UK faces a potential recession, energy security pressures, a major conflict in Ukraine and, sometime soon, a general election where energy and the cost of living will be top of the political agenda. There could be quieter times to take over as chief executive of Offshore Energies UK – but David Whitehouse says he is looking forward to the challenge.

24 Jan Communities

Broken Britain: heartbreak, tears and fuel poverty in Birmingham Hodge Hill

Representing the constituency with the highest rate of fuel poverty in England can be a challenge, as Caitlin Doherty discovers.

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04 Jan Energy

Electrification – technology and people

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14 Dec 2022 Environment

Delivering the future of gas

The UK has a target to be net zero by 2050. That means reducing harmful CO2 emissions by 100%. Those emissions come from burning fossil fuels like coal, diesel and fossil gas – to power our industries, run our cars and lorries and heat our homes and businesses. We have to find new ways – greener ways – to do these things.

12 Dec 2022 Economy

Without bold action Britain risks sliding into an inexorable decline

There is no doubt that the Chancellor had a tough hand to play in deciding which measures to include in his Autumn Statement last month.

PM Sunak can deliver long-term energy stability, security and savings – here’s how

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06 Dec 2022 Environment

PM Sunak can deliver long-term energy stability, security and savings – here’s how

With the Autumn Statement in our rear-view mirror, both PM Sunak and Chancellor Hunt continue to be faced with fiscal challenges and restrictions as we hurtle towards a general election. It has never been so timely to turn their attentions to reducing the amount of energy we use.

We should be proud of our net zero commitments, but need to move forward into delivery

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05 Dec 2022 Environment

We should be proud of our net zero commitments, but need to move forward into delivery

Following on from COP27, some may think now is the time to put the breaks on net zero, but now is the time to be doubling down on our climate commitments.

30 Nov 2022 Environment

It’s time to ditch biomass power in favour of cheaper renewables

If we are going to achieve our climate goals and lower energy bills, we need to rethink our use of biomass power.

25 Nov 2022 Health

Nurses Announce Strike Days, Backbenchers Rebel Over Energy Policy, Apology For MP Christmas Party Guidelines

Nurses in England, Wales and Northern Ireland have announced that they will strike for two days before Christmas, the latest profession to commit to industrial action over the winter.

New Generation Net Zero facility to inspire engineers of the future

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24 Nov 2022 Environment

New Generation Net Zero facility to inspire engineers of the future

Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult and Engineering UTC North Lincolnshire have launched a brand-new facility at the college, that will inspire the next generation of STEM leaders in the region.

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15 Nov 2022 Economy

29m worry about rising cost of energy bills

5m (9%) UK adults say they can’t afford to pay day-to-day costs and bills

£2m funding for UK supply chain projects to tackle offshore wind decarbonisation and improve reliability

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09 Nov 2022 Environment

£2m funding for UK supply chain projects to tackle offshore wind decarbonisation and improve reliability

Equinor and Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult announce strategic partnership

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09 Nov 2022 Environment

Equinor and Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult announce strategic partnership

Equinor and the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult have announced a collaboration agreement that will tackle some of the biggest challenges facing the offshore renewables sector.

08 Nov 2022 Environment

Dire UN climate warnings cast cloud over COP26 legacy

The United Nations chief’s stark warning of impending disaster at the start of the COP27 climate summit has cast a cloud over the previous gathering hosted by the UK.