Energy Live News

05/09/2024

EDF has launched a new fixed energy tariff

EDF has launched a new fixed energy tariff

05/09/2024

Ofgem will not proceed with the proposed change to the Generation Licence for network service assets because it exceeds their legal authority

Ofgem will not proceed with the proposed change to the Generation Licence for network service assets because it exceeds their legal authority

05/09/2024

In Northern Ireland, 45.8% of electricity came from renewable sources between July 2023 and June 2024, with wind energy making up 82.3% of this total

In Northern Ireland, 45.8% of electricity came from renewable sources between July 2023 and June 2024, with wind energy making up 82.3% of this total

05/09/2024

Battery electric car sales rose by 10.8% in August, boosted by discounts and new models, while sales of petrol and diesel cars fell

Battery electric car sales rose by 10.8% in August, boosted by discounts and new models, while sales of petrol and diesel cars fell

05/09/2024

The Scottish Government has confirmed it will introduce a 'Heat in Buildings' Bill to phase out fossil fuel heating and set energy efficiency standards

The Scottish Government has confirmed it will introduce a 'Heat in Buildings' Bill to phase out fossil fuel heating and set energy efficiency standards

05/09/2024

Heat batteries can cut peak heating demand by up to 95% compared to gas boilers, according to a new trial

Heat batteries can cut peak heating demand by up to 95% compared to gas boilers, according to a new trial

05/09/2024

MPs are calling for Scottish energy money to be used only for Scotland’s benefit as the Bill is debated

MPs are calling for Scottish energy money to be used only for Scotland’s benefit as the Great British Energy Bill is debated

05/09/2024

Consumer complaints to the Energy Ombudsman have decreased by over 20%, but billing, smart meters and customer service remain major concerns

Consumer complaints to the Energy Ombudsman have decreased by over 20%, but billing, smart meters and customer service remain major concerns

05/09/2024

Mitsubishi Electric may cut 440 jobs at its Livingston plant due to a decline in product demand, according to MP Gregor Poynton

Mitsubishi Electric may cut 440 jobs at its Livingston plant due to a decline in product demand, according to MP Gregor Poynton

05/09/2024

New legislation aims to tighten regulations on water companies, increasing enforcement powers to address pollution in rivers, lakes and seas

New legislation aims to tighten regulations on water companies, increasing enforcement powers to address pollution in rivers, lakes, and seas

05/09/2024

The UK Government is advancing a Bill to establish Great British Energy

The UK Government is advancing a Bill to establish Great British Energy

04/09/2024

In August, wind energy became the largest source of electricity generation in Britain, contributing over 31% of the total, while gas came in second with nearly 17%

In August, wind energy became the largest source of electricity generation in Britain, contributing over 31% of the total, while gas came in second with nearly 17%

04/09/2024

Britain’s last coal fired power station will close on 30th September, ending a major chapter in the UK's energy history

Britain’s last coal fired power station will close on 30th September, ending a major chapter in the UK's energy history

04/09/2024

Flagship Energy’s Tejal Shah Energy Markets Update – 4th September 2024

Tejal Shah, Head of Trading & Risk at Flagship Energy provides a market update

Tejal Shah, Head of Trading & Risk at Flagship Energy provides a market update

04/09/2024

Net Hero Podcast: Hydrogen - the marmite of net zero!

In this week's Net Hero Podcast, Sumit Bose speaks to scientist at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL), Ali Al-Sikab on the role of hydrogen in a net zero future.

Watch now: https://www.futurenetzero.com/2024/09/04/net-hero-podcast-hydrogen-the-marmite-of-net-zero/

04/09/2024

Electricity North West will use Procode's Intelligent Data Adapter to upgrade its smart meter system, improving service and response times

Electricity North West will use Procode's Intelligent Data Adapter to upgrade its smart meter system, improving service and response times

04/09/2024

BMW has installed the UK’s first “motionless” wind energy system at its Oxford plant

BMW has installed the UK’s first “motionless” wind energy system at its Oxford plant

04/09/2024

A new study suggests the majority of pensioners below the poverty line may lose their winter fuel payments under recent government plans

A new study suggests the majority of pensioners below the poverty line may lose their winter fuel payments under recent government plans

04/09/2024

Dublin Express is now running its coaches on hydrotreated vegetable oil instead of diesel, becoming the first in Ireland to do so



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Dublin Express is now running its coaches on hydrotreated vegetable oil instead of diesel, becoming the first in Ireland to do so

04/09/2024

The Great British Energy Bill will have its second reading in the House of Commons tomorrow, moving forward in its aim to establish a publicly-owned clean energy company

The Great British Energy Bill will have its second reading in the House of Commons tomorrow, moving forward in its aim to establish a publicly-owned clean energy company

04/09/2024

According to analysis, the latest CfD auction has left a 28GW shortfall in offshore wind projects, requiring the government to secure this amount in upcoming auctions to meet its 2030 targets

According to analysis, the latest CfD auction has left a 28GW shortfall in offshore wind projects, requiring the government to secure this amount in upcoming auctions to meet its 2030 targets

04/09/2024

The government has asked the ESO to provide advice on achieving a decarbonised power system by 2030

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The government has asked the ESO to provide advice on achieving a decarbonised power system by 2030

04/09/2024

Ofgem's review of the Electricity System Operator shows it met expectations in some areas but underperformed in others during the first year of its current business plan

Ofgem's review of the Electricity System Operator shows it met expectations in some areas but underperformed in others during the first year of its current business plan

04/09/2024

A new electricity supplier, Share Energy, plans to enter the Northern Ireland market with a profit-sharing scheme for customers

A new electricity supplier, Share Energy, plans to enter the Northern Ireland market with a profit-sharing scheme for customers

03/09/2024

JRP launches ‘Wrapped up!” A single solution for managing SECR, energy data, ESOS Action Plans and ESOS Phase 4!

Each of the elements of ‘Wrapped Up’ by itself can be time consuming and frustrating for organisations that need to comply but don’t necessarily have the time or resources to manage them in the most efficient and cost-effective way

Each of the elements of ‘Wrapped Up’ by itself can be time consuming and frustrating for organisations that need to comply but don’t necessarily have the time or resources to manage them in the most efficient and cost-effective way

03/09/2024

A new Bill will give The Crown Estate greater freedom to invest in green energy projects

A new Bill will give The Crown Estate greater freedom to invest in green energy projects

03/09/2024

Ofwat is consulting on the recent change in ownership of Portsmouth Water and Leep Networks

Ofwat is consulting on the recent change in ownership of Portsmouth Water and Leep Networks

03/09/2024

The British Chambers of Commerce is calling for a new taskforce to examine the North Sea's transition to net zero and protect 200,000 jobs in the oil and gas sector

The British Chambers of Commerce is calling for a new taskforce to examine the North Sea's transition to net zero and protect 200,000 jobs in the oil and gas sector

03/09/2024

Vattenfall has halted the Swedish Kriegers Flak offshore wind project due to investment issues and a lack of viable conditions in Sweden

Vattenfall has halted the Swedish Kriegers Flak offshore wind project due to investment issues and a lack of viable conditions in Sweden

03/09/2024

A group of MPs and industry leaders is calling on the UK Government to extend VAT relief to heat batteries to help accelerate home decarbonisation and provide affordable heating solutions for more households

A group of MPs and industry leaders is calling on the UK Government to extend VAT relief to heat batteries to help accelerate home decarbonisation and provide affordable heating solutions for more households