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January 2, 2025

Next two renewable energy auctions must procure up to 52GW to achieve clean power 2030

The next contracts for difference (CfD) auctions will have to procure record-breaking amounts of renewable energy if the 2030 clean power target is to be met.

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July 24, 2024

Cornwall Insight: remove policy levies to encourage decarbonised heating

A report by Cornwall Insight, commissioned by the MCS Foundation, shows consumer savings of up to £300 a year could be made by removing levies.

May 20, 2024

Cornwall Insight predicts 7% fall for July price cap

Energy research organisation Cornwall Insight has released its forecast for the July – September UK energy price cap.

February 16, 2024

Price cap predictions lowest in over two years, but energy system ‘tightrope’ remains

Cornwall Insight's latest price cap predictions reach their lowest in over two years, but principal consultant Dr Craig Lowrey warns the UK energy system remains on a "tightrope."

December 21, 2023

Q2 price cap predicted to fall by 14%

Cornwall Insight’s latest Default Tariff Cap (price cap) predictions see a 14% fall to £1,660 per annum for the period between 1 April and 30 June 2024.

October 25, 2023

UK to miss 2030 offshore wind target, says Cornwall Insight

New forecasting conducted by Cornwall Insight has revealed that the UK is likely to miss its 50GW offshore wind by 2030 ambition.

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February 28, 2023

Energy sector reacts to April price cap

In response to yesterday’s announcement, the energy sector has united in a call for stronger support for UK households struggling to pay their energy bills.