Rapid EV charging prices jump 21% as RAC calls for VAT reduction
New analysis from the RAC in association with the national FairCharge campaign has found that the average price of charging an electric car at a public rapid charger has soared 21%.
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Octopus Energy acquires heat pump manufacturer RED in move to create ‘Model T moment’ for sector
Octopus Energy has acquired heat pump manufacturer Renewable Energy Devices (RED), as it targets cost reductions through expansion.
Industry groups, charities and organisations have criticised Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s Spring Statement for failing to provide support for households amid the continually rising power prices.
Sunak cuts VAT on energy efficiency in Spring Statement
VAT on energy efficiency measures are to be cut to 0%, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced as part of his Spring Statement.
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Trade associations call on government to tackle energy crisis
The Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology (REA) and the Electrical Contractors' Association have urged the government to take greater action to tackle the energy crisis.
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.
Car industry calls for VAT changes on public EV charging as vehicle sales rise 200%
Sales of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in February 2022 rose 196.3% year-on-year, with the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) issuing its recommendations for supporting charging rollout.
Patrick Reich, co-founder of Bonnet, examines how to solve the differences between the EV charging rollout in the north and south, and how to encourage EV adoption across the entirety of the UK.
Long-term sustainability of the energy system at risk as government eyes short-term fixes, says Cornwall Insight
The long-term sustainability of the energy sector is at risk from the short-term measures being considered as a solution to the energy crisis.