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July 10, 2024

Chris Stark to lead ‘Mission Control’ for clean power

Former chief executive of the Climate Change Committee (CCC) Chris Stark has been appointed as head of the UK’s new “Mission Control” department to move the UK towards clean energy by 2030.
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July 9, 2024

New energy secretary Ed Miliband sets out priorities for net zero 2030

Ed Miliband outlines his vision for a sustainable future for the UK, setting Labour's targets for energy independence and net zero by 2030.
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July 9, 2024

E.ON to double Sheffield heat network in multi-million-pound boost

E.ON announces major investment to expand Sheffield’s district heating network, promising significant environmental and economic benefits.
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July 9, 2024

Labour government removes ‘long-overdue’ de facto ban for onshore wind

In one of its first moves since being elected, the Labour government has removed the de facto ban on onshore wind developments in England.
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July 9, 2024

Drax progresses 600MW PHES project via new partnership

Drax has appointed Voith Hydro to move its plans forward for its proposed 600MW underground PHES project in Scotland.
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July 8, 2024

British steel industry warns high electricity prices hindering shift to greener tech

With electricity costs more than double those of competitors in France and Spain, the British steel industry needs government help to survive.
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July 8, 2024

Energy industry reacts to new Labour government

The new Labour government must now deliver on its net zero commitments. We ask the industry how it should approach them.
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July 8, 2024

Solar Energy UK: Labour’s first year to be ‘critical’ for solar and energy storage

Solar Energy UK has called on the newly elected Labour government to publish an “ambitious” Solar Roadmap and increase the CfD allocation.
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July 8, 2024

Ed Miliband appointed energy minister in ‘message of intent’ from Labour government

Ed Miliband has been elected as the new Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero following the Labour Party’s landslide victory in the general election.
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July 5, 2024

Fewer than one in five new battery electric cars go to private buyers

Sales of BEVs, PHEVs and HEVs are up year-on-year, but BEV sales have fallen among private buyers.

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