Read our top five energy-related news stories from the last couple of weeks. Energy is always in the news in one way or another, from renewable energy technology advancements and the latest from the ‘big six’ energy suppliers to advancements in energy saving and sustainability. In this blog, we share more about our favourite energy news stories from the last couple of weeks:
- Norway turns its back on gas and oil to become a renewable superpower: Norway has unveiled plans for a major expansion of its offshore wind energy production by 2040, aiming to turn a country that has built its wealth on oil and gas into an exporter of renewable electricity. Read more here…
- Scotland announces £100m funding to help public bodies boost energy efficiency: Around £15m of the funding is being made available through the Energy Efficiency Grant scheme in 2022/23, with eligible public bodies including NHS Boards and colleges. Read more here…
- Ofgem proposes more frequent changes to UK energy price cap: Move to quarterly review would mean 23mn households face possible bill increases twice this winter. Read more here…
- Are ‘energy positive hotels’ the green future of accommodation? Could the next generation of hotels give more to their environment than they take? One luxury hotel group thinks so. Read more here…
- ‘Hollow Mountain’: Drax submits plans to expand pumped storage hydropower station: The power station will be located inside Ben Cruachan – Argyll’s highest mountain – and become the first newly-constructed plant of its kind in more than 40 years. Read more here…
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