Energy
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Winter preparation - National Grid prepares for winter demand
The lights will stay on through the darkest season of the year, says Cordi O’Hara, director of market operations for National Grid. -
Cross party report calls on next Government to set heat as a policy priority
District heating expected to supply 40% of need with gas falling by up to 95%. -
More “cooperative competition” to boost offshore wind investment
Huub den Rooijen, Head of Offshore Wind at The Crown Estate, argues that ‘cooperative competition’ across the industry will be key to cutting offshore wind costs -
The lights will be on but will anyone stay home to invest in UK infrastructure?
The search for low carbon must lead us to the become more attractive to investors, says Antony Oliver -
Swansea’s £1bn Tidal Lagoon signs up “cornerstone” investment from Prudential
Financing deal signals first step towards bringing renewable energy power station to reality -
EC approval for Hinkley Point C subsidies clears EDF’s path to invest
Revised and rebased cost estimate shows EDF investment could reach £34bn -
European go ahead for Hinkley C - EU Commissioners vote 16 to 5 in favour
Approval means £1bn electrical contract can be awarded and nuclear power station project can move ahead. -
Policy “perfect storm” sees UK renewable energy attractiveness crash
Quarterly index by EY highlights impact of “meagre” subsidies for solar power on investor confidence. -
Domestic energy efficiency. What has that got to do with me?
Failure of the Green Deal highlights the disconnect between consumers and energy policy, says Antony Oliver -
Green Deal slammed by MPs as “disappointing failure”
Carbon savings from flagship government scheme “negligible” says Energy and Climate Change Committee.