The new figure stands at 6.8%. Image: Pexels NC.
July 8, 2022

Coordinated connection of offshore wind could save £5.5bn, shows National Grid ESO

​A coordinated approach to connecting offshore wind farms to the grid could save consumers £5.5 billion in costs by 2030.
Research by Cornwall Insight into Britain’s power market predicts highs of £150/MWh in winter 2025. Image: Getty.
July 8, 2022

Coordinated local area energy planning could save £252bn

​Coordinated local area energy planning could save £252 billion between 2025 and 2050, according to a report by Energy Systems Catapult.
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July 8, 2022

Drax to keep coal-fired power station running over winter following BEIS’s request

​Drax is to keep its coal-fired power station running over the winter following a request from the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS).
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July 7, 2022

Local leadership crucial to heat decarbonisation, finds Regen

Local authorities should be handed the power to lead heat decarbonisation, according to the latest report from Regen.
The report outlines that China has a "near monopoly" in certain net zero supply chains. Image: Getty.
July 7, 2022

Almost 11GW of capacity secured in biggest CfD auction ever

​Almost 11GW of onshore wind, offshore wind, solar, tidal energy and other forms of renewable energy has secured contracts in what has been the biggest Contracts for Difference (CfD) ever.
Nick Winser has over 30 years experience in the energy sector
July 6, 2022

Nick Winser appointed as UK’s first Electricity Networks Commissioner

​The government has appointed Nick Winser CBE as the UK’s first Electricity Networks Commissioner.
The heat pump project aims to tackle issues related to affordability and accessibility in the UK. Image: Samsung.
July 6, 2022

Samsung and SMS to deliver BEIS-funded heat pump innovation project in Oxford

A joint heat pump innovation project between Samsung, SMS and BOXT has been awarded funding by the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS).
Drivers will be able to use the Intelligent Octopus tariff to benefit from lower power prices at night. Image: Octopus Electric Vehicle.
July 6, 2022

Octopus launches ‘one-stop shop’ EV package including the vehicle, charger and flexible tariff

​Octopus Electric Vehicles has launched a new package that provides drivers in the UK and the US with a car, charger and energy tariff.
BEIS will be split into three new departments
July 6, 2022

‘Biggest reform of our energy system in a decade’: landmark Energy Bill unveiled to parliament

The Energy Bill is set to be introduced to parliament today (6 July) by business and energy secretary Kwasi Kwarteng.
The strategic investment will also help upskill engineers across the country. Image: EDF
July 6, 2022

Households using heat pumps and EVs now saving £1,180 a year compared to fossil fuel alternatives

​Households with electric vehicles (EV) and heat pumps are now saving £1,180 compared to those with petrol cars and gas heating.

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