decarbonisation

Great Britain has completed a full week without coal generation, the first time it has done so since the Industrial Revolution in 1882.

The UK has smashed through its coal-free grid operation record, and is zeroing in on a week-long landmark.

The UK could end its contribution to global warming by phasing out greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) has said, a target which would drive a revolution in the country’s power system.

Industry reaction to today's landmark report from the Committee on Climate Change, which recommends a 2050 target date for the UK's economy to become greenhouse gas-free.

The UK government must be placed on a “war footing” to tackle the various threats posed by climate change, a new commission has said.

RWE has shelved plans for a new coal-fired power station in Germany, announcing that new coal-fired units “no longer have a place” in its strategy.

A regulatory overhaul, a level playing field for low carbon technologies and more ambition in decarbonised heat are among the key asks from Energy UK as it seeks to set a path for energy suppliers to deliver a low carbon revolution.

Engie has appointed Nicola Lovett as the new chief executive of its UK and Ireland unit, succeeding Wilfrid Petrie.