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:
- Europe to accelerate emergency grid link with Ukraine - Energy Live News:- Energy Ministers of European countries join meeting discussing the synchronisation of the Ukrainian grid to the European system. EU Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson said: “Hopefully the technical work towards synchronisation with Continental Europe can continue unaffected by the Russian attack. Find out more here…
- UK energy firms ‘chasing customers to pay more than they can afford’:- Fuel poverty charity warns of aggressive debt collection tactics as prices soar. National Energy Action (NEA) said householders are being forced into significantly worse situations than in previous years, including higher direct debits without change of usage, unaffordable debt repayment plans and prepayment meters, as energy companies accelerate debt collection to recoup costs. Find out more here…
- IPCC: Half of global population 'highly vulnerable' to climate crisis impacts:- The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has published a major report on the likely future impacts of the climate crisis, providing starker warnings than ever before on risks to the economy, nature and human health. Find out more here…
- New oil digs in North Sea ‘marginal’ in lowering UK consumer bills, say government advisors:- In a public letter, Deben tells Kwarteng he would personally endorse a moratorium on new extraction of fossil fuels from the North Sea. Refusing new licences would “send a clear signal to investors and consumers that the UK is committed” to its climate goals. Find out more here…
- Government boost for new renewable energy storage technologies:- Nearly £7 million awarded to turbocharge UK projects that are developing innovative energy storage technologies, in first round of government-backed competition. Ranging from the development of thermal batteries to converting energy to hydrogen, they have been selected because of their potential to improve technology performance and reduce the cost of meeting net zero. Find out more here…
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