UK government

August 30, 2023

Further £341 million granted to accelerate Sizewell C preparations

Ministers yesterday (29 August) announced an additional £341 million of previously allocated funding to accelerate Sizewell C preparations.

August 17, 2023

Hydrogen roundup: UK govt unveils 17-strong shortlist for funding; University of Sheffield installs new electrolyser for SAF testing

The UK Government has unveiled a 17-strong shortlist of green hydrogen projects, totalling 262MW of capacity, which could receive funding.

August 8, 2023

OVO polling finds growing appetite for net zero action amongst voters

Exclusive polling from OVO Energy has found that 60% of people are more likely to vote for a political party that promises more action for net zero.

August 4, 2023

GB can halve grid infrastructure build time, says Winser report

A report released by Nick Winser, the electricity networks commissioner, has outlined how GB can halve the time required to build grid infrastructure.

August 4, 2023

Heat network customers to experience fairer energy prices

New government plans unveiled today (4 August) could allow hundreds of thousands of heat network customers benefit from fairer energy prices.

The new funding raises AR5's funding to £227 million. Image: Scottish Government (flickr).

August 3, 2023

CfD funding £58 million below 2022 commitment despite increase

The UK Government has today (3 August) unveiled a £22 million increase in funding for the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme.

July 27, 2023

Government to streamline ‘burdensome’ offshore planning process

The UK Government has published plans to slash the amount of planning time required for offshore wind and nuclear projects.

July 25, 2023

The role of nuclear in the energy transition

With the launch of Great British Nuclear last week (18 July), one of the biggest questions surrounding the technology remains just how the UK will use nuclear to support the energy transition.

July 24, 2023

UK govt to boost competition in energy market

The UK Government has outlined plans today (24 July) to provide households with better access to energy deals and boost competition in the energy market.

45.5% of NI electricity consumption came from renewables. Image: Expect Best (Pexels)

July 19, 2023

Ofgem shortlists four operators for its ‘largest offshore transmission tender ever’

Energy regulator Ofgem has shortlisted four potential operators for its next Offshore Transmission Owner (OFTO) bidding round for projects worth around £2 billion.