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Exclusive: UK energy secretary says at Cop29 that people see the economic advantages of making the transition

Energy secretary says Britain must work on vital alliances with other countries following victory of climate-denier Trump

The NESO report doesn’t just poke holes in Miliband’s vision—it torpedoes it. So, let’s stop pretending this plan is anything other than what it is: a colossal joke at the expense of the British public. You deserve...

Many energy experts have long argued that a zero carbon grid simply is not possible at these timescales, because you cannot run a grid predominantly on intermittent renewable energy...

As a new report makes clear, the timetable is dauntingly tight. But the potential rewards on offer are huge

Expert analysis backs our policy and its benefits for the country. Defeatist critics should take note

Although it is relatively thin gruel, there were some positive announcements about energy in the Budget Statement. First and foremost, the Chancellor chose to keep the temporary 5p per litre fuel duty cut for another year...

Emma Pinchbeck will take over as chief executive of Climate Change Committee next month

It seems unlikely that flywheels would last more than a few years, certainly not without plenty of maintenance. Either way, the cost of flywheels would be considerable.

Trade groups warn against government’s idea that those further from power projects should pay more

Kincardine produced 144 GWh last year, so the total cost equates to £562/MWh. They have a PPA in place which generated £13.3m at £92/MWh. On top of that ROC subsidies worked out at £217/MWh

They claim that their countryside will be disproportionately affected by the rollout, which they say will scare off tourists and ruin farmland. As a result, all four have warned that they will launch a High Court challenge...

Unless there is another cold snap like January 2024?

Letter says technologies to produce blue hydrogen and capture CO2 are unproven and could hinder net zero efforts

Labour will bring in regulations that apply to social as well as private housing, says energy secretary