Two separate studies have suggested that the ratification threshold that must be met for the Paris climate agreement to come into force is…
Continue ReadingNew Prime Minister Theresa May has revealed plans to offer out cash payments to households near sites where fracking takes place, up to…
Continue ReadingOfgem Announce Measures in Response to CMA Report on Energy Market
Written by Danny Lord in Energy Suppliers
Ofgem has responded to the CMA’s recent two year investigation into the energy market, and revealed their proposals including supporting the call for…
Continue ReadingDefra Figures Show UK Carbon Footprint Rose by 3% in 2013
Written by Danny Lord in Climate Change Government Policy
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural affairs has published data on the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions showing that our carbon footprint increased…
Continue ReadingSoon after EDF executives decided to officially give the green light to the Hinkley Point nuclear power plant, the British government called for…
Continue ReadingEDF Director Resigns as Board Meet to Decide on Hinkley Point
Written by Danny Lord in Nuclear Energy
One of EDF’s directors who had previously voiced opposition to the company’s Hinkley Point nuclear project has resigned ahead of a board meeting…
Continue ReadingEuropean wind power industry trade body, WindEurope, has released data showing that investment in offshore wind in the continent reached €14 billion during the…
Continue ReadingSolar Impulse 2 has landed in Abu Dhabi, completing the final leg of its journey and finishing the world’s first ever round the…
Continue ReadingGreen Light Given to Stronelairg Wind Farm Following Legal Battle
Written by Danny Lord in Renewable Energy
Energy company SSE and the Scottish government have won a lengthy legal battle against a conservation charity to permit the building of a…
Continue ReadingPwC: a Third of Solar Jobs Lost in Past Year Due to Subsidy Cuts
Written by Danny Lord in Renewable Energy
A report compiled by PricewaterhouseCoopers for the Solar Trade Association (STA) has found that over 12,000 jobs in the solar industry have been…
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