9 September, 2022 – Solar energy UK has suggested it is within the government’s interest to support clean energy generation as wind and solar farms could help tackle the high wholesale gas prices without the need of further oil and gas exploration.
9 September, 2022 – Grid connection applications for renewables have quadrupled in the past four years according to the NGET. Further growth is anticipated for the remainder of the year, implying Britain is making good progress with the increased installation of renewables, putting the country on the right track to reaching net zero targets.
8 September, 2022 – Liz Truss will cap the energy price rise at £2,500 for a typical household for the next two years. Businesses will also receive a price cap on energy prices, but this is currently only set for six months. This support scheme is predicted to cost the government up to £150bn.
8 September, 2022 – RenewableUK has discovered that 77% of the UK support of solar and wind installation in their area. As a result of rising gas prices, people are starting to realise the potential benefits renewables could have on their area and energy consumption.
6 September, 2022 – UK’s newly appointed prime minister, Liz Truss, spells out plans for a 40 billion pound support package to help businesses with their energy bills. A price cap, similar to that of households may be implemented to protect businesses from paying extortionate prices with extra focus on small businesses, however, details are...
6 September, 2022 – Make UK, the manufacturers association, found that 42% of manufacturers have seen their electricity bills increase by 100% in the last 12 months. It was also uncovered that 12% of manufacturers have had to make job cuts as a result of rising costs, with more redundancies expected to happen throughout winter.
6 September, 2022 – Researchers have created a prototype that generates hydrogen fuel from moisture in the air. This product would create gas without emitting carbon emissions during the process. The technology will require government funding and subsidies to be able to develop the high-tech project.
5 September, 2022 – 1 in 7 of the cars purchased during August were electric vehicles. This comes amidst the cost-of-living crisis where car owners can save money by switching to cheaper to run EVs instead of gas fuelled motors. Simultaneously, EV chargers have risen to 32,00 to catch up with demand.
1 September, 2022 – The government has been urged to back proposals offering long-term agreements to renewable generators to reduce energy bills for homes and businesses by up to £ 18 billion a year. The trade body UK has suggested granting a new contract similar to the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme which could save...
31 August, 2022 – Pubs and breweries across the UK will be forced to close their doors as energy bills triple in price. Pub owners are urging intervention from the government as they warn that energy bills could cause more damage to the industry than the pandemic if urgent action isn’t taken. The government has...
