Company News 25/08/16
Preparation for a ‘cooler’ Autumn You know when it spins at the Oval, and the opposition is on top, you’ve had a scorching summer! Despite the uncharacteristically warmer-than-usual August, we’ve been fairly busy responding to lots of emails and calls…
Business News: DECC scrapped – 29th July 2016
DECC scrapped in government reshuffle So what is new over the last couple of weeks? Well following Theresa May’s appointment, DECC – the office responsible for coming up with our energy blueprint – has been scrapped. Instead the energy remit…
DECC has been scrapped!
The Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC), previously headed up by new Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change Amber Rudd, has been scrapped by incoming PM Theresa May. In a massive reshuffle, May has announced a new Department…
Energy Sector News – 13 July 2016
So it has been a busy week in the world of politics and the energy sector seems to have been slightly put to one side, however three interesting bits of news have come out. 1. Hinkley C is now going…
It’s not me, it’s EU…
With ‘Brexit’ confirmed just 7 days ago, a huge amount seems to have changed in the interim. Our prime minister has announced he will stand down, the opposition seem to be in chaos at the hands of Corbyn; and (something that…
UK exits EU: impacts on energy and green policies
Yesterday, the UK voted to leave the EU. What does this mean, if anything, for energy prices and green policies? A couple of months ago we wrote a blog about the latter. There will probably be no instant impact – it could…
Support grows for Swansea Tidal Lagoon
Conservative MPs have overwhelmingly backed a new project planning to harness renewable energy from the sea. A ComRes poll has shown that 83% of Conservative MPs support the Swansea Bay tidal lagoon. This forms a marked contrast with recent measures…
Offshore wind energy may soon be cheaper than fossil fuels
11 leading offshore wind companies signed a document ahead of Monday’s EU Council meeting, stating that within a decade, offshore wind could generate electricity as cheaply as fossil fuels. However, it all relies on EU countries prioritising growth in the industry.…
Would leaving the EU affect environmental policies in the UK?
It is claimed by many that the EU has been one of the main drivers behind environmental improvement in the UK. This IEEP review lists key environmental achievements of the EU, including a fall in greenhouse gas emissions and a big rise…
London air pollution at dangerously high levels: Will the new mayor fix it?
On 5th May, London will vote for a new mayor. The pressure is on for Boris Johnson’s successor to deliver a greener future for the capital; only 16% of Londoners think politicians are doing enough to protect the environment. Boris Johnson’s legacy…