renewable energy

The first Energy House at the University of Salford. Image: Octopus Energy.

November 12, 2020

Construction of ‘unique’ £16m energy research facility Energy House 2.0 gets underway

University of Salford breaks ground on the Energy House 2.0, a major new research facility focused on energy use in the UK.

Octopus Energy secured Bulb's services in December 2022. Image: Bulb.

October 22, 2020

Bulb launches UK's first green Smart PAYG

Bulb has launched a Smart Pay as You Go (PAYG) offering, in what it says is a first for UK customers.

October 8, 2020

Bulb opens Brighton office as it sets its sights on continued expansion

Green energy company Bulb has continued it’s expansion, opening a new office in Brighton as it welcomes a new chief technology officer (CTO).

Centrica's profit hit £3.308 billion due to gas and nuclear. Image: Centrica.

October 7, 2020

Centrica launches digital-first residential energy brand British Gas Evolve

Centrica has launched a new residential energy brand, designed to offer low-cost, digital-first energy it says.

Intelligent Octopus is the first 100% flexible charging tariff according to the energy provider

September 22, 2020

Octopus Energy partners Volkswagen to help ‘fast-track’ EV adoption

Octopus Energy has signed a major partnership with Volkswagen to help ‘fast-track’ the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in the UK.

June 23, 2020

Citizens assembly highlights support for green recovery from COVID-19

A citizens assembly has found that there is strong support for a green recovery in the UK, with 79% of members saying the recovery should help net zero.

June 19, 2020

A sustainable recovery from COVID-19 could save millions of energy jobs

Pursuing a sustainable recovery from COVID-19 could boost economic growth, create millions of jobs and reduce greenhouse gases.

June 15, 2020

Charities join call to ‘forge a brighter and more resilient future’ through green COVID-19 recovery

A coalition of 57 charities have become the latest to call on the UK government to target a green recovery from COVID-19.

July 10, 2018

Ireland prepares further support for climate change ambitions

A Climate Action Fund is to be launched by the Irish government seeking to fund large-scale projects currently outside of the country’s wider support mechanisms, delivering €500 million (~£441 million) by 2027.

April 29, 2016

DONG Energy and SSE launch competitive green energy products

Both Dong Energy and SEE have launched new green energy supply products aimed at helping businesses adopt clean energy and lower their reported emissions.