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:
- Birmingham Airport schedules a net-zero arrival for 2033: The organisation has committed to cleaning up its carbon footprint by delivering cleaner airport operations, rather than relying heavily on carbon offsets. Read more here…
- Supermarket sweep: Tesco inks onsite solar deal as Lidl eyes rapid EV charging points: On the same day that Lidl has pledged to install rapid electric vehicle (EV) chargers at all new stores, Tesco has unveiled plans for a UK-wide renewable energy programme. Read more here…
- UK ‘can get to net-zero by 2050 but government must step up ambition’: That’s the call from SSE Chief Executive Alistair Phillips-Davies, who spoke on Radio 4’s Today Programme this morning. Read more here…
- Inflation falls to three-year low as energy prices fall: UK inflation rose at its lowest pace in almost three years last month as the energy cap kept a lid on the price of electricity, gas and other fuels, according to official statistics. Read more here…
- Greenhouse gas emissions from diesel vehicles cancelled out cuts from renewable energy: Annual carbon dioxide emissions from burning diesel increased by 21.7m tonnes between 2011 and 2018. Read more here…
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