Manufacturers are warning of an estimated £85bn hit to the economy from lost production if the incoming Government does not act to reduce industrial electricity prices, according to a new report published by our partners Make UK that is published...

Ofgem has announced two reviews following recent extreme heat events and whistleblower allegations raised by former Energy Secretary ClaireCoutinho. The NESO Board has commissioned an independent investigation into concerns including record-keeping and potential influence over control room decisions, with Ofgem...

As the UK accelerates towards its Clean Power 2030 ambitions, the role of energy storage is becoming increasingly central to the future of our energy security. This storage infrastructure comes in several different shapes and sizes, all of which work...

The City watchdog has closed an investigation into the power generator Drax after an almost 10-month review into the sourcing of wood pellets for its biomass station. The Financial Conduct Authority said it had “reviewed thousands of pages” but that it “did not find...

Britain’s industrial sector is at risk of collapse as thousands of companies warn that they could face bankruptcy within the next year because of high energy prices, according to an industry survey. The manufacturers’ body Make UK said the latest...

National Grid says the money is needed to invest in the network over the next five years. Grid has asked Ofgem to approve around £4.5bn of new investment across the electricity transmission network in England and Wales. The company has...

The move follows the Government recently setting out its intention to appoint Ofgem to regulate TPIs, including energy brokers, price comparison websites, bill splitters or auto-switching sites, in the retail energy sector. The review of the sector includes TPIs acting...

A new phase of the natural El Niño weather pattern could begin in a matter of weeks, the UN has warned, boosting temperatures on a planet already under strain from climate change. The World Meteorological Organization said this El Niño...

On Tuesday, 2 June, the British government announced its proposed level for the seventh Carbon Budget, targeting an approximately 87% reduction in emissions for the period 2038 to 2042, according to a government press release. This target has received backing...

The effects of the conflict in the Middle East are prompting businesses and countries to rethink energy investment strategies, according to a new report. The International Energy Agency (IEA) forecasts global energy investment is projected to reach £2.5trn in 2026,...