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December 20, 2019

Offshore wind, EVs and CCS support reaffirmed in Queen's Speech

Increases in offshore wind, support for carbon capture and storage (CCS) and investment in energy efficiency was promised within the Queen's speech, with net zero remaining a key priority for Boris Johnson’s government.

December 19, 2019

High FFR prices welcomed by flexibility providers, but ‘not the only fruit on the tree’

Flexibility providers have welcomed the firm frequency response (FFR) auction prices for January announced this week, which were again high.

Offshore wind auctions promising subsidy-free power have buoyed the UK’s attractiveness.

December 19, 2019

'Historic tipping point' as renewables outperform gas in Q3

Renewable generation hit a new record in Q3, producing 38.9% of the UK’s electricity.

ESO to free up 8GW of projects via TEC amnesty. Image: Pxhere (NC).

December 19, 2019

Japanese Nippon Koei secures place in European market with stake in Belgian Yuso

Japanese firm Nippon Koei has made another move into the European market, making a strategic investment in Beligian Yuso.

December 18, 2019

Electricity North West goes 100% renewable as it moves towards carbon neutral ambitions

Electricity North West (ENW) is to lead by example by switching the electricity powering its sites to renewables.

December 18, 2019

EDF and Dalkia’s Imtech acquires Breathe

EDF Energy and Dalkia’s jointly owned technical services company Imtech has acquired Breathe, a provider of Energy Performance Contracts.

The government agency aims to achieve net zero emissions in gas, electricity, waste, business travel, and water by 2030. Image: Pixabay.

December 17, 2019

Scotland must ‘walk the talk’ to hit 2045 net zero target, says CCC

Scotland must take more decisive action over the next 12 months in particular if it is to meet its ambitious net zero by 2045 target, according to a new report.

December 13, 2019

A call for collaboration: The industry reacts to Tory majority

Some of the industry’s leading figures have their say on the election result, and the governments next steps.

December 12, 2019

National Grid ESO broadens Balancing Mechanism to allow smaller participants

National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO) has made changes to its balancing mechanism (BM) that will allow a wider range of participants from today.