Energy
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Lights to go out by 2025
Closure of power stations are creating an energy crisis that will leave the country facing a 40-55% electricity supply gap, according to a new report by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. -
A good forecast for onshore wind
Prospects for expansion of onshore windpower still look good in Scotland, without Government subsidies, but with a viable future owing to developing technology, the sector’s maturity and industry’s expertise. This is the view from Tony Gee & Partners, reports Jon Masters. -
Climate deal creates opportunity for an energy rethink
The COP21 climate talks outcome provides an opportunity to revive low-carbon approaches before nuclear new-build comes on stream says Richard Lowe. -
Drill test wells to quantify shale gas economics says report
Task Force on Shale Gas says economic impacts of hydraulic fracturing can’t be quantified without exploratory wells to determine the recoverable volumes of gas -
Offshore wind: the energy sector’s unsung hero
Adrian Fox, Portfolio Manager for Offshore Wind at The Crown Estate, which manages the UK seabed for offshore energy leases, asks whether renewable energy must do more to demonstrate its wider contribution to society. -
“We need to build a new energy infrastructure, fit for the 21st century”
This is what Amber Rudd, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, has said. But, counters Clive Arup, current policy means she’s in danger of throwing away the UK’s growing advantage in renewable energy. -
Video: Tory energy policy reset takes UK away from CO2 targets, warns Labour.
Labour environment spokesman Barry Gardiner warns EIC conference that Environment Secretary Amber Rudd’s recent energy policy shift to back gas will add 54M tonnes of CO2 and leave the UK 10% behind its carbon reduction targets. -
Government urged to provide policy certainty to green buildings sector
The UK green buildings sector needs more policy certainty from government to prevent firms losing their international leadership position -
Coal power plants to close by 2025 as Government chases clean energy security
Gas and nuclear to be mainstays of future power mix says Energy Secretary Amber Rudd; but she announces three new offshore wind auctions though industry has to cut costs. -
Energy: Climate talks will put renewables in the spotlight
It’s time for the renewables industry to step up and make its case, says Drax Group chief executive Dorothy Thompson.