Coal closure delays requested by BEIS in light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Coal plants operated by Uniper, EDF and Drax may be closed later than originally planned following requests from the government.
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Russia-Ukraine war sends GB power prices soaring to all time highs despite record wind output
Average day-ahead, within-day and system prices in Q1 2022 all more than tripled compared to Q1 2021 as a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, EnAppSys has found.
UK could reduce Russian gas imports by 80% in just two years
The UK could reduce its Russian gas imports by 80% this year by following nine steps, says climate change think tank E3G.
Civil society groups call for tripling of onshore wind and solar capacity amid energy crisis
A coalition of 38 civil society groups have called on government to support households facing surging energy bills, to scale up measures to reduce gas use and to drive forwards renewable energy.
Energy UK calls on Chancellor Sunak to provide additional support measures
Energy UK has called on Chancellor Rishi Sunak to provide additional support measures for consumers and the economy amid volatile energy prices.
Labour calls for ‘national sprint’ to green energy in five point strategy
The Labour Party has unveiled a five point plan to increase energy security in light of the energy crisis.
Heat pumps and energy efficiency offer faster route away from Russian gas than North Sea expansion
Pursuing heat pumps and energy efficiency measures would be faster route to get off of Russian gas than proposed expansion of drilling in the North Sea.
Boris Johnson to release new energy strategy amid increasing power price volatility
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that he will issue an energy strategy in the coming days in response to the volatility of gas and power prices seen following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Charities call on government to support the vulnerable as 8.5m face fuel poverty
Charities have called on the government to cut energy bills for the most vulnerable households, as they warn 8.5 million UK households face fuel poverty.