Page 26 – Current News

February 12, 2025

Lowering public charging VAT rate ‘would save EV drivers a collective £315 million in 2030’

Analysis shows that EV drivers without home charging would save an average £145 a year if ‘pavement tax’ were removed.

a yellow Aira van in front of a row of homes

February 12, 2025

Aira and Hive partner to speed heat pump rollout

Swedish cleantech firm Aira and smart home provider Hive have formed a long-term strategic partnership to help boost the number of heat pumps being installed in the UK.

February 11, 2025

Ofgem open letter defines expectations for transitional Regional Energy Strategic Plan

The UK’s energy regulator Ofgem has written to the National Energy System Operator (NESO), laying out the scope of future regional energy reforms.

February 11, 2025

RenewableUK publishes advice on extending wind farm lifespan

A report published today (11 February) by RenewableUK has made several key recommendations to extend the lifespan of offshore wind farms.

February 11, 2025

Calls for renewable energy to support AI as gas prices hit two-year high

A report by cross-party think tank the Social Market Foundation (SMF) shows that the high cost of industrial energy in the UK threatens its position in the AI race.

February 11, 2025

Renewables provided almost half of Ireland’s electricity in January

Data from Irish grid operator EirGrid has revealed that renewable energy met nearly half of Ireland’s demand in the first month of this year.

February 11, 2025

National Grid begins work to connect 40GWh battery factory in Somerset

National Grid has begun multi-million pound engineering work that will support the creation of a 40GWh factory near Bridgwater.

February 10, 2025

Erova Energy signs CPPA with CareyGlass and Curraghgraigue Wind Farm

Erova Energy has inked a corporate power purchase agreement (CPPA) with CareyGlass to supply the firm with energy from the Curraghgraigue Wind Farm.

February 10, 2025

NESO proposes penalty fees for queued projects that are slow to progress

The National Energy System Operator (NESO) has proposed a code modification that would support the future grid connection queue.

February 10, 2025

XLCR Vehicle Management partners with Go Zero for EV charger partnership

Vehicle leasing firm XLCR Vehicle Management has announced it has selected electric vehicle (EV) charger firm Go Zero to be its exclusive home vehicle charger partner.