The government is urging businesses to redouble their energy efficiency efforts, to limit climate change, reduce their overheads and comply with new disclosure…
Continue ReadingGovernment Lifts Block on Onshore Wind Subsidies
Written by Lauren Smith in Government Policy Renewable Energy
Onshore wind farms will once again be able to compete for subsidies alongside solar and offshore wind installations, as the government reverses a…
Continue ReadingIndependent modelling has revealed that 4.3 million UK homes and businesses now have the option of subscribing to gigabit broadband.
Continue ReadingUK’s Largest Power Station to Stop Burning Coal by March 2021
Written by Lauren Smith in Electricity
The Drax power plant in North Yorkshire will stop burning coal next March, after nearly fifty years as one of Western Europe’s largest…
Continue ReadingEE, Plusnet and Vodafone Have Yet to Join Broadband Compensation Scheme
Written by Lauren Smith in Broadband
Three popular broadband providers have yet to officially join a voluntary scheme offering compensation for customers whose broadband goes down.
Continue ReadingScottish Parks Could Provide Low-Carbon Heating for Homes
Written by Lauren Smith in Environment Renewable Energy
Green spaces could provide enough heat to warm 15% of Scotland’s households—the equivalent of all homes in Glasgow and Dundee combined.
Continue ReadingThe telecoms regulator is interrogating the fees internet providers charge former customers to keep their email accounts, according to a BBC report.
Continue ReadingWind power generated 15% of Europe’s electricity last year, as 15.4GW of new capacity came online.
Continue ReadingScottish Power Launches Green Energy Tariff
Written by Lauren Smith in Energy Suppliers Renewable Energy
Scottish Power’s new green energy tariff will source electricity directly from the firm’s own solar and wind farms, distinguishing it from ‘greenwashed’ deals…
Continue ReadingTelecoms Providers Must Warn Customers When They’re Out of Contract
Written by Lauren Smith in Broadband Mobile
New Ofcom regulations requiring telecoms providers notify customers when their contracts lapse could save Britons £1 billion a year on their broadband and…
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