Page 29 – Current News

Keir Starmer smiling in a crowd on his election campaign.

January 27, 2025

Planning and Infrastructure Bill to launch in spring to speed renewable project delivery

The UK government has announced its new Planning and Infrastructure Bill will come into force in spring, a move set to hasten the development of new renewable energy projects.

January 27, 2025

Good Energy reaches buyout deal with Esyasoft

Good Energy has reached an agreement with energy technology firm Esyasoft to sell its entire share capital.

Three men in suits sit at a table and smile at the camera

January 27, 2025

Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm reaches financial close

The joint owners of the Inch Cape offshore wind development, ESB and Red Rock Renewables, have announced that the Inch Cape project has achieved financial close following a multi-billion deal.

January 24, 2025

Hypervolt and ev.energy partner for low-cost charging

EV chargepoint manufacturer and software provider Hypervolt has partnered with ev.energy, a smart EV charging solutions provider.

January 24, 2025

Octopus launches ‘Zero Bills’ homes for Scotland

Octopus Energy has expanded its ‘Zero Bills' initiative into Scotland through partnerships with Homes for Scotland and MAST Architects.

January 24, 2025

Manchester invests £86 million in traffic decarbonisation, stops short of charging motorists

The UK government has confirmed that drivers in Greater Manchester will not face additional charges for using their vehicles in the city.

January 23, 2025

Zest installs public chargers in Birmingham suburb

EV charging infrastructure provider Zest has installed a public charging hub in Oscott, Birmingham, in partnership with the local council.

January 23, 2025

Government to prevent unnecessary legal challenges to NSIPs

The UK government says a rule change will stop "cynical" legal challenges getting in the way of its Plan for Change.

January 23, 2025

National Grid’s Distribution Future Energy Scenarios to support network planning

National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) has published its Distribution Future Energy Scenarios (DFES), to support strategic network planning.

Takeuchi diggers ready to work in central London

January 22, 2025

UKPN trials electric diggers for network maintenance

Electricity distributor UK Power Networks (UKPN) has partnered with a construction company to trial zero emission electric diggers for network maintenance.