net zero

June 19, 2019

Large-scale renewables vital to net zero but economy-wide disruption inevitable

Large-scale renewables are the most important factor in decarbonisation of the energy sector, according to a new UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC) report.

June 18, 2019

Leading the way: How DfT’s history tells of its journey to net zero

June 14, 2019

Coal decline continues with SSE plant closure

Coal continues to falter as SSE reveals plans to fully close Fiddler’s Ferry, its last remaining coal-fired power station.

June 13, 2019

Energy data should be open and easier to access to achieve net zero

Data must be more accessible and open, according to a report from the Energy Data Taskforce.

June 12, 2019

Stranded fossil fuel assets and the renewable momentum: Power sector responds to net zero legislation

Prime Minister Theresa May’s announcement that the government will indeed legislate for a net zero economy by 2050, albeit with certain caveats, has been lauded by the power sector.

June 12, 2019

‘Standing by is not an option’: Landmark moment as UK confirms intent to legislate for net zero

The UK government will legislate for a net zero economy by 2050 Prime Minister Theresa May has confirmed, in one of her last acts in office.

June 6, 2019

UK net zero transition to cost £1 trillion, chancellor claims

The UK’s transition towards a net zero economy will cost the country more than £1 trillion, 40% more than the Committee on Climate Change has suggested, HM Treasury has claimed.

June 3, 2019

Over 120 businesses urge government to make 2050 net zero target law

More than 120 UK businesses have called on the government to put ambitions for net zero emissions by 2050 into legislation.

May 29, 2019

Drax, Equinor, National Grid partner for zero-carbon power stations plan

Drax, Equinor and National Grid’s Ventures arm have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on zero-carbon power stations in the UK.

May 22, 2019