‘Light on detail’: What do academic experts make of the UK election energy debate?
As the UK nears the end of an election campaign where energy policy has featured prominently, experts say the debate has been heavy on rhetoric but light on detail.
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Change is everywhere – how to emerge unscathed
Change is nothing new for the energy sector, but, with the General Election in full swing, and a Labour victory seeming more likely by the day, some of the most significant changes in decades may soon take effect.
Tories and Labour clash on energy policy as they battle for power
The Tories and Labour clashed on energy policy as the General Election campaign focused on the prospect of cheaper household bills.
Politicians urged to show ambition on green agenda after election called
Politicians are being warned not to turn the environment into a “culture war” after the General Election was called.
Is UK energy policy becoming a political football?
In the past few weeks, the people of Scotland have witnessed just how important energy policy is as the UK looks ahead to a general election.
Major parties in ‘rush to the bottom’ on UK energy policy, says Kistos’ Andrew Austin
“Each time we think we have certainty, someone moves the goalposts and that's not helpful.”
Making Aberdeen a ‘superpower’: Yousaf’s history with energy
Humza Yousaf has been named leader of the SNP and is set to take over as Scotland's first minister - and as he now looks to form a government Energy Voice looks at his history with the energy sector.
Governments must set aside differences to deliver green economic recovery in Scotland
It is my unhappy lot to have two governments, neither of which I voted for and whose ideologies I do not like. But that’s democracy and I will survive it. How well the Scottish economy survives it is another question which the green energy recovery brings into focus.
Jeremy Corbyn’s energy polices naive and short-sighted, says Labour-backing GMB
Jeremy Corbyn’s policies on energy have been condemned as “naive and short-sighted” by one of Labour’s major union backers.
Jeremy Corbyn energy policy ‘for the 60 million, not the big six energy firms’
Jeremy Corbyn will pledge to create an energy policy “for the 60 million, not the Big Six” if he becomes prime minister, including the creation of 300,000 jobs in the renewables sector.
House of Lords to investigate energy policy
The House of Lords is set to investigate whether energy policy has led to market failures.
Opinion: Energy import costs likely to rise but structure of energy sector unchanged – Wood Mac
The UK has voted to leave the European Union. A majority of 51.9% voted to end a 43-year membership of the EU.
Opinion: It’s too early to precisely predict Brexit impact on energy policy
Following the historic vote to leave the EU, there are now a wide range of possible outcomes for the UK’s energy sector in respect of its regulatory and market options, and its relationship with the EU.
Rudd “contradicting PM” over Carbon Capture and Storage
Energy Secretary Amber Rudd has been accused of contradicting David Cameron over the potential of technology to limit carbon dioxide emissions.
Minister hails ‘crucial’ industry
UK Energy Secretary Ed Davey hailed the spirit of the North Sea oil and gas industry's "pioneers" last night - and praised the sector's recent "renaissance".
North Sea crucial for UK says Davey
Energy secretary Edward Davey today described the health of the North Sea as "crucial to Britain's power and economic needs for decades to come".
Europe needs a clear position on future energy policy
Europe needs to come up with a common position on gas - including shale - if it is to be able to exploit the resource, reduce carbon emissions and imports and re-industrialise the union, according to OMV's chief executive.
Falklands on oil and gas trade mission to Aberdeen
A trade mission from the Falklands will be in Aberdeen next week to learn more about the north-east's oil and gas sector.
Salmond goes on attack
First Minister Alex Salmond has launched a thinly veiled attack on Donald Trump ahead of his appearance at Holyrood today to oppose offshore windfarms.
Electricity exports could be worth £2bn a year to Scotland, say experts
SCOTLAND could earn £2billion a year exporting electricity if energy policy was fully devolved from Westminster, according to a think-tank.
Ministers ‘in denial’ over renewable energy sources
Oil tycoon Sir Ian Wood has accused Scottish ministers of being in denial over their belief that the country's energy needs can be met from renewable sources.