UK Government net zero plan ‘negligent at best, vindictive at worst’, union boss claims
The UK Government's net zero plan is "negligent at best, vindictive and cruel at its worst", according to the boss of one of the UK's biggest trade unions.
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Lack of welders threatens Johnson’s UK nuclear renaissance
Britain’s plan to revitalize its aging nuclear energy infrastructure is likely to take a hit if Brexit jeopardizes a crucial supply of welders.
Crunch talks held to secure lifeline BiFab contract
Crunch talks have been held in the hope of securing a major Scottish wind farm project for Burntisland Fabrication (BiFab).
Altrad brands acquisitions a ‘tremendous success’ as new orders secured
Industrial services firm Altrad said its half-year results showed its efforts to integrate companies acquired in recent years had been a “tremendous success”.
Milestone for Hinkley Point nuclear power station
The new multibillion-pound Hinkley Point C nuclear power station has reached its biggest milestone with completion of the base for the first reactor.
Household energy bills increase by £1.2bn six months
Households across the country have seen a combined £1.2 billion added to energy bills thanks to 42 price rises in the six months since the Government's flagship price cap was supposed to end rip-off bills, new research has found.
Glimmer of hope for BiFab as high-level talks announced
Trade unions fighting to save Fife’s mothballed BiFab yards have announced plans for high-level talks with energy giant EDF Renewables.
Big Oil wants to conduct a big power experiment in your house
Big Oil wants to put a box in your hall closet that works like a human brain, can cut the lights, stop the refrigerator and will know how you move about in the privacy of your home better than you do.
Customer satisfaction with energy companies falls two years running
Overall satisfaction with energy suppliers has fallen for the second year running after customers were battered by price rises and nine small firms collapsed, according to a survey.
Footage shows cracks in Hunterston nuclear reactor
Footage has been released of cracks found inside a reactor at a nuclear plant in Scotland.
EDF latest big six company to increase prices
More than a million energy customers on EDF's standard variable tariff face a 10% price increase from April 1.
More people ditching ‘big six’ energy providers
Consumers are increasingly switching to small and medium sized energy providers and shunning the "Big Six", according to new figures.
Shell boss hints at UK offshore wind return
Shell could be about to re-enter the UK offshore wind marketplace, according to the firm's renewable energy chief.
Big Six energy profits fall, but many households still on poor value deals
The Big Six energy suppliers have seen profits fall for the first time since 2014 as customers flock to smaller competitors, but more than half of households remain on poor-value default deals, the regulator said.
UK’s biggest energy suppliers losing more customers to start-ups
The latest threat to the dominance of Britain’s six biggest energy suppliers is coming from small technology companies that automatically switch consumers to the cheapest deal.
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The latest British Gas price hike follows similar recent rises from other suppliers affecting millions of households.
EDF to fork out £350k after missing smart meter targets
EDF Energy is to pay out £350,000 after missing its target to install smart meters for customers last year, Ofgem has announced.
Windfarm bosses face £180K bill after ordering wrong parts
Blundering wind farm bosses could be hit with a convoy bill of up to £180,000 after ordering turbine parts in the wrong size.
Energy customers urged to switch before price hikes take effect
Millions of energy customers have been urged to switch suppliers or at least tariffs to save more than £400 a year before the latest round of price hikes comes into effect.
£1.8billion wind farm project sold to EDF Renewables
Scotland’s largest in-development offshore wind farm has been sold by its Irish owner to French energy giant EDF. The £1.8 billion Neart Na Gaoithe (NNG) array off Fife Ness is one of the largest ever to be brought forward in Scotland and physical construction of the array is due to begin imminently.
Scottish Renewables chief on Brexit: ‘Uncertainty isn’t good for any industry seeking investment’
Scottish Renewables chief executive Claire Mack said yesterday that the "general uncertainty" caused by Brexit isn't good for the Scottish renewable energy sector, but that the industry is "by no means the worst off".
EDF’s UK earnings take Brexit hit amid falling energy use
EDF has reported a 33% drop in UK earnings despite hiking gas and electricity prices, having taken a hit from the Brexit-hit pound and a drop in customer energy use.
EDF profits dip due to intense competition, lower nuclear prices
French utility giant EDF has suffered a drop in half-year profits amid rising competition, unexpected outages and lower nuclear energy prices across the UK.
EDF ‘making good progress’ with Hinkley Point nuclear station
Energy giant EDF has revealed details of the progress in building the first new nuclear power station in a generation, including a sea wall, accommodation for workers and tunnels to carry cabling and pipes.
Amec secures £125million nuclear deal
Amec Foster Wheeler has landed a £125million nuclear deal.