Energy sector trade body Energy UK has published the final part of its report on the Clean Growth Gap, highlighting the action needed to stop the UK falling behind in the race to net zero.

To date, the UK has installed more than 14 GW of onshore wind energy and has a pipeline of planned projects totaling 23 GW. During the second quarter of 2023, there was the highest quarterly capacity submitted into planning so far, suggesting significant future growth of wind developments.

Octopus Energy has announced that its customers have taken part in a Vehicle-2-Grid (V2G) trial using their electric vehicles (EVs) to support electricity grid balancing.

A total of 55 projects have been awarded a share of £13.9 million in the first funding round of Heat Network Efficiency Scheme (HNES).

In H1 of 2023, Thrive Renewables generated 63,635MWh of renewable electricity via solar, wind, geothermal and hydro assets.

The government U-turn on net zero goals has led to a fall in Rishi Sunak’s approval ratings and makes the government look ‘untrustworthy’, according to polling by YouGov and the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU).

Analysis from Cornwall Insight shows that electric vehicle (EV) growth in the UK is lagging behind most of Europe at only half the growth of the EU average. 

A report from the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee has warned that “action is needed now” to support vulnerable customers this winter.

A poll by the ADE found that 89% of decentralised energy businesses still want to step-up decarbonisation efforts in the UK, despite delays.

A new report published by Charles River Associates (CRA) aimed at fleet operators shows the key role of fleet electrification in supporting the energy transition.