Energy switching decisions could widen social inequalities, says research
New energy tariffs designed for a low carbon future could leave people on bad deals even worse off, according to new research.
The study, led...
‘Realism needs to be injected into the Government’ says committee chairman as home energy...
The Government is failing to grasp the enormous challenge of decarbonising the UK’s housing stock, the Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) has warned.
In its latest...
EDF submits plan for Sizewell C
THE APPLICATION to build Sizewell C, a new nuclear power station in Suffolk, has been submitted to the Planning Inspectorate.
If approved, Sizewell C will...
New invention seeks out toxic substances from wastewater with light
WASTEWATER is anticipated to become cleaner and less harmful to plants and animals due to ultra-sensitive water sensor being developed by European scientists to...
A month of coal-free energy generation marked in Britain
NEW record for longest period of coal-free electricity generation in Britain has been confirmed by National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO).
The previous record of...
National Grid ESO unveils Future Energy Scenarios 2021
The electricity system operator for Great Britain describes what the future of energy may look like between now and 2050.
The Future Energy Scenarios (FES)...
Scientists find ‘highest ever’ level of microplastics on seafloor
AN INTERNATIONAL research project has revealed the highest levels of microplastic ever recorded on the seafloor, with up to 1.9 million pieces in a...
Scotland seeks evidence to help establish new National Public Energy Agency
The 2021/22 Scottish Government programme set out the establishment of a new dedicated National Public Energy Agency by 2025.
As part of the first stage...
Diamonds are forever in search for new lasting batteries
SCIENTISTS at the UK Atomic Energy Authority are working with academics at the University of Bristol in order to make diamond batteries, which could provide...
New online map lists UK energy testing facilities
Energy Systems Catapult and the Energy Innovation Centre have launched their new online ‘UK Testing Facilities Map’, which allows users to discover testing facilities...
