RenewableUK

​Yesterday’s British Energy Security Strategy has been met with disappointment from many in the energy sector, who have branded it a ‘missed opportunity'. Current± takes a look at how the industry has responded to the strategy.

​Key steps to enable the UK to end its dependence on gas for electricity within five years are being proposed to the government by RenewableUK.

RenewableUK and a selection of charities have separately called for the government to enact planning reforms to support onshore wind.

​Contracts for Difference (CfD) auctions will now be held annually as the government looks to accelerate domestic renewable electricity production.

Following Ofgem unveiling the new price cap, Current± took a look at how those in the energy sector and beyond reacted to the government’s mitigation actions.

​The way the energy market is regulated must help accelerate the transition to a smart flexible, low carbon energy system.

Companies and trade associations gave Current± their reactions to the Budget, particularly in light of the looming COP26 conference.

Companies, groups and organisations operating in the energy industry have their say on the Net Zero Strategy.

​Doubling the UK’s onshore wind capacity by 2030 would reduce consumer bills by £16.3 billion over the course of the decade.

RenewableUK’s new chief executive Dan McGrail is calling for greater ambition in the next round of Contracts for Difference (CfD) auctions.