Energy
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ICE Scotland calls for evidence-led energy debate on nuclear and onshore gas
Institution says there is ‘mixed understanding of technology and risk’ and calls for debate based on evidence, not emotion. -
Electricity storage key to secure, affordable and cleaner energy future for UK, says ICE
New report by the Institution of Civil Engineers urges government and industry to embrace the potential of electricity storage as a driver for the vital ‘electric economy’ of the future. -
Majority of the UK public back nuclear power “to keep the lights on”
A survey by IMechE of 2,000 members of the public found 56% support for the UK using nuclear power in the future but 44% would protest against a nuclear waste facility near their home. -
Offshore wind - one of the UK’s best infrastructure stories
Huub den Rooijen, Head of Offshore Wind at The Crown Estate, sets out how offshore wind is one of the UK’s best infrastructure stories of the last decade -
Unpacking the nuclear debate - Hinkley is just the start
Hinkley Point C will unlock the next generation of new nuclear power stations in the UK. EdF's Paul Spence explains why IOD chairman Lady Barbara Judge's comments in Infrastructure Intelligence questioning the case for French technology are misplaced. -
French nuclear technology too expensive and unproven says IOD boss
UK government should rethink its current Hinkley Point nuclear deal with French and Chinese and seek faster, cheaper power using Japanese technology, according to Institute of Directors chairman Lady Barbara Judge. -
Surely it’s time to build Severn Barrage
The UK desperately needs new low carbon energy. Nuclear’s costs are rising and no one has really cracked its longterm waste management. It must be tidal power and especially Severn Barrage’s time says Liam O’Keefe. -
Chancellor announces £2bn loan guarantees for Hinkley Point C nuclear power station
Government acts to accelerate the UK's nuclear construction programme by announcing loan guarantees for the Hinkely Point C nuclear power station. -
Re-invest shale gas revenues in carbon capture and renewables says task force
Revenues from a new shale gas industry should be reinvested in carbon capture and storage and low carbon energy generation to ensure that the UK meets its long term climate change commitments a new report... -
The case for nuclear safety
Following EDF’s commitment to build nuclear UK plants last week Jennifer Richards argues that the UK should create ‘clarity’ for developers on what are currently our ‘aspirational and goal setting’ nuclear safety standards.