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- Energy blueprint shake-up as 'market moves faster than the systems plan' Wed, 10 Dec 25, 5:58amSoaring costs and trenchant criticism from some put the brakes on wind and transmission as the sun shines on big solar and batteries.
- Market operator switches to big solar, batteries as wind farms are becalmed Wed, 10 Dec 25, 5:58amSoaring costs and trenchant criticism from some put the brakes on wind and transmission as the sun shines on big solar and batteries.
- Ofgem approves early investment in three UK electricity ‘superhighways’ Wed, 10 Dec 25, 5:03amGreen light intended to limit amount consumers pay for windfarms to turn off during periods of high generation
- ‘Zombie’ electricity projects in Britain face axe to ease quicker grid connections Mon, 8 Dec 25, 5:00pmBacklog delaying ‘shovel-ready’ ventures will be cleared with aim of building virtually zero-carbon power system by 2030
- Households face higher energy bills as £28bn grid upgrade gets go-ahead Thu, 4 Dec 25, 7:26pmPlan to improve gas networks and rewire electricity systems across Great Britain likely to add £30 to average annual bill
- Watchdog flags 5 per cent fall in power prices amid renewables surge Thu, 4 Dec 25, 5:35amAn energy watchdog says more renewable energy is projected to lower prices, but others warn the promise is illusory and more pain is coming.
- UK energy bill payers will hand £2bn a year to EDF for new power stations Fri, 28 Nov 25, 10:30pmFrench government-owned company to receive funding for Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C
- North Sea plan allows drilling while enabling Labour to keep ‘no new licences’ pledge Thu, 27 Nov 25, 2:47am‘Tiebacks’ will permit small amount of new fossil fuel extraction, but campaigners want bolder strategy
- UK ‘most expensive place’ to build nuclear power, review finds Mon, 24 Nov 25, 9:04pmGovernment panel’s final report calls for ‘radical reset’ of planning and environmental rules to get reactors built faster and cheaper
- Taskforce calls for UK nuclear regulation reset to speed construction Mon, 24 Nov 25, 6:26pmPanel’s final report outlines planning and environmental changes to get plants built faster and cheaper
- Simpler regulations spearhead UK taskforce plan to get new nuclear reactors built Mon, 24 Nov 25, 11:01amPanel’s final report outlines planning and environmental changes to get plants built faster and cheaper
- Australia may just be one step ahead in the global race to rewire the world Fri, 21 Nov 25, 6:09amCountries across the globe are racing to rewire their electricity systems for a decarbonised future. In Australia, delays are mounting, along with doubts about whether it can meet goals on schedule.
- Energy CEOs say 'no turning back' on renewables transition Mon, 17 Nov 25, 12:03amAmid swirling debate among conservative politicians over decarbonisation, energy bosses have warned against turning away from net zero despite cost pressures.
- How a Texas shrimper stalled Exxon’s $10bn plastics plant | Shilpi Chhotray Sat, 15 Nov 25, 12:00amDiane Wilson recognized Exxon’s playbook – and showed how local people can take on even the most entrenched industries
- Oversupply of oil could create glut of 4m barrels a day, says energy watchdog Thu, 13 Nov 25, 10:55pmWarning emerges as scenario in which global demand continues to grow until 2050 is included in outlook report