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- Just 13pc of rooftop solar capacity realised, advocates say Sat, 16 Aug 25, 8:06amRenewable energy advocates are urging the West Australian government to throw more of its weight behind rooftop solar and batteries, saying the state is running out of time to replace coal with large-scale green power projects.
- Push to unlock rooftop solar potential as race to net zero continues Sat, 16 Aug 25, 8:06amRenewable energy advocates are urging the West Australian government to throw more of its weight behind rooftop solar and batteries, saying the state is running out of time to replace coal with large-scale green power projects.
- Millions of litres of oil seeping into UK soil from ageing electricity cables Wed, 13 Aug 25, 9:50pmFOI requests reveal leaks beneath cities, residential areas, riverbeds and fields in ‘huge problem for environment’
- UK electricity firms leak oil underground in ‘huge problem for environment’ Wed, 13 Aug 25, 9:50pmMillions of litres of oil has seeped into soil and watercourses from ageing fluid-filled cables over past 15 years
- Fewer green energy tariffs offered as British households opt for cheaper deals Sun, 3 Aug 25, 9:00pmIndustry data shows suppliers have scaled back premium-priced deals based on renewables as demand falls
- Fears UK gas stockpile to drop for winter as British Gas owner plans sell-off Thu, 24 Jul 25, 11:29pmCentrica keen to stem losses from North Sea Rough storage after company profits halve
- British Gas owner strikes £20bn gas deal with Norway’s state energy company Fri, 6 Jun 25, 1:34amCentrica’s 10-year agreement with Equinor helps meet almost 10% of the UK’s needs – enough to supply 5m homes
- Still waiting for my replacement meter from EDF – even the CEO couldn’t help | Letter Tue, 3 Jun 25, 2:36amOfgem urges those who still have old Radio Teleswitch Service meters to contact their supplier, but it hasn’t been easy for Sally Jaine
- 'Thermal runaway': The danger with lithium-ion battery plants in the bush Tue, 27 May 25, 3:55pmVolunteer firefighters in Victoria's north-east say two battery energy storage system proposals would be a catastrophic fire risk if they are approved.
- Republican push to cut green tax credits would raise utility bills, new data shows Fri, 16 May 25, 5:03amStudy shows rollback of credits would increase energy expenses for American of both red and blue districts
- Thousands of power poles make the potential for EV charging limitless Wed, 14 May 25, 4:56amA lack of charging infrastructure across the country is often cited as a barrier to the transition to electric vehicles. But soon, EV charging could be a simple as finding a car park.
- An energy giant 'drained' this householder's battery Fri, 9 May 25, 5:06amIn the rush to install ever more solar and, now, batteries on people's homes, one consumer warns of the risks of giving control to big energy.
- Drained batteries and broken trust: Energy giant denounced over clean tech scheme Fri, 9 May 25, 5:06amIn the rush to install ever more solar and, now, batteries on people's homes, one consumer warns of the risks of giving control to big energy.
- What might our future power grid look like? This illustrated guide explains Sat, 26 Apr 25, 4:54amOur energy system is evolving at breakneck speed. Here we look at how our power grid works, what more renewables mean for energy prices, how nuclear fits into the picture, and how we might build a grid fit for the future. ...
- Coal-fired community divided by power struggle for jobs and energy Fri, 11 Apr 25, 9:02amResidents near one of the Coalition's proposed nuclear plants are divided by the need for work, and the environment.