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Majority of UK businesses feel energy crisis has delayed decarbonisation plans
…net-zero transition due to the current economic crisis. We found that the significant majority of respondents – 75% – believe that the energy price crisis has had at least a…
Energy efficiency: Where to begin?
…wasted building energy – the proverbial elephant in the room. A staggering 60% of energy is currently lost or wasted, highlighting the urgent need for more efficient and effective energy…
Power Shift: A Quick Glance at the Energy Crisis
The energy crisis is having a significant impact on businesses, homeowners and critical infrastructure operations in the UK and Ireland. With volatility in the energy market likely here to stay, it’s never…
Chris Skidmore requests emergency debate on North Sea oil and gas as criticism for Sunak rolls in
…UK’s commitment to a clean energy future.” The Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit’s head of energy Jess Ralston: “The UK Government is currently subsidising oil and gas companies to drill…
Whitepaper – Navigating the energy crisis: A guide for mid-sized businesses
…more, including… What determines the high cost of energy Navigating the first global energy crisis Our evolving energy system A new approach to energy procurement Download the white paper here…
‘Another barren Budget for net-zero’: Green economy leaders react to Jeremy Hunt’s announcements
…protect health, slash energy bills and help the UK play its part in the fight against the growing climate crisis.” UK100’s chief executive Christopher Hammond: “The Budget barely mentions net-zero,…
‘A pathetic attempt to turn climate policy into a culture war’: Green economy reacts to King’s Speech
…major priorities – by accelerating the energy transition through green supply chain support, finding new routes to market to decarbonise heat, zero-rated VAT for new small-scale energy storage installations, ambitious…
IEA: Global carbon emissions rise slowing amid clean energy surge
This is according to the International Energy Agency (IEA), which has released its annual update on global energy-related CO2 emissions and introduced a new series called the Clean Energy Market…
Global solar investments outpace oil and gas for first time
…to eclipse spending on fossil fuels for the first time. The IEA cites the global energy crisis as the primary driver for clean energy spending. Spending on upstream oil and…
WATCH: The Energy Transitions Commission’s Mike Hemsley on the clean energy revolution
…potential obstacles in the transition towards renewable energy, while expressing confidence in overcoming these challenges and emphasising the feasibility of a rapid energy transition. Hemsley kicked off by reflecting on…
‘A mixed bag on net-zero’: How did the green economy react to the Autumn Statement?
…domestic clean energy supply chains, including for CCUS, and is a welcome step to deliver on the UK’s clean energy sector’s current needs and future potential. “The supply chain for…
Q&A WITH STUART TAYLOR, HEAD OF ENERGY TRANSITION, ON THE CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES FOR BUSINESSES WITHIN A CHANGING ENERGY LANDSCAPE
…TOP THREE OPPORTUNITIES ARE FOR BUSINESSES? 1. The climate and energy crises can be tackled together. “At Bryt Energy, we feel that really the energy crisis should be driving us faster…
Seizing the solar surge: How UK businesses can forge a path to energy resilience
…found that nearly one-third of businesses are taking action in response to increasing energy costs. These actions include reviewing energy procurement strategies, improving energy efficiency and adopting corporate power purchase…
World set to add ‘record-breaking’ levels of renewables this year
…to combat rising energy costs and improve energy security following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The IEA states that renewable capacity additions in Europe have been revised upwards by 40% from…
Energy leaders concerned about pace and progress of clean energy transition
…Council’s World Energy Pulse, published today (10 May), also notes that President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act has caused nations to reevaluate their approaches to energy security. The World Energy Council’s…
‘Strong rhetoric’: UK’s green economy welcomes Labour’s energy transition plans
…net-zero. These would be enacted if Labour wins the next general election, likely to take place in 2024. Starmer confirmed that Labour’s public-owned energy body, GB Energy, would be based…
Octopus Energy invests £200m in data centre heat recycling technology
…Octopus Energy Generation’s chief executive officer Zoisa North-Bond said: “To tackle the energy crisis head-on, we need innovative solutions to unusual problems. “By using excess heat from data centres to…
Volcanic batteries and speedier hydrogen R&D: The best green innovations for Net-Zero November 2023
…energy to serve tall buildings Geothermal energy is one of the most energy-efficient methods for providing HVAC for businesses and communities alike. But the problem that has traditionally faced geothermal…
UK’s clean energy market to double to £46bn, but policy rollbacks hamper sector confidence
The Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology (REA) has this week published its annual REview report, which examines the latest deployment and employment figures for the renewable energy and…
Why the Autumn Statement was a major missed opportunity for energy efficiency
…progress towards a new 2030 target to reduce the UK’s total energy demand by 15% against a 2021 baseline. Government messaging on energy efficiency since then has been mixed at…
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