GB Energy jobs ads go live as Shanks appears in Aberdeen
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has shared a number of Aberdeen-based job ads relating to Great British Energy.
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Labour policy ‘blitz’ on clean energy backed by public, polling suggests
The Government’s clean energy policy “blitz” is getting noticed by the public and appears popular, polling suggests.
Aberdeen councillors say Labour’s windfall tax puts just transition at risk
Aberdeen councillors, including Labour members, have unanimously backed a motion agreeing the UK government's windfall tax policy puts jobs and a just transition at risk.
Already starving, GB Energy staggers into life
Great British Energy will be a publicly-owned energy company, designed to drive clean energy deployment, boost energy independence, create jobs and ensure UK taxpayers, billpayers and communities reap the benefits of clean, secure, home-grown energy.
UK government ups AR6 renewable energy budget to £1.5 billion
Offshore wind developers will vie for £1.1 billion in funding under AR6, with budget boosts for floating wind and tidal projects as well.
ScottishPower boss hopes to double UK energy investment by 2030
ScottishPower’s boss has said he hopes to double the firm’s investments in UK energy projects to as much as £24 billion if Labour’s policy changes pay off.
Team GB Energy – going for green gold
In the same week as the Paris Olympics will officially start, the UK Government launched GB Energy, the public energy company focused on advancing and delivering the UK’s clean energy ambitions.
Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow emerge as final GB Energy contenders
Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow are reportedly the three contenders for the headquarters of GB Energy.
Labour councillor says business group to blame if GB Energy snubs Aberdeen
An Aberdeen Labour councillor said the "negativity" of local business leaders will be to blame if his party does not select the Granite City as the headquarters for GB Energy.
PM: Reaping benefits of clean power will ‘take time’ but bills will fall by £300
Sir Keir Starmer has warned it will “take time” to reap the benefits of clean power initiatives but stood by a claim that Labour’s plans will eventually drive down household bills by £300 a year amid confusion over the commitment.
GB Energy’s first move leads wind industry questioning strategy
The first move by newly created Great British Energy is prompting the industry to question the priorities and purpose of the state-backed company.
Former Siemens UK CEO Juergen Maier takes on GB Energy top job
Who is the new chair of Great British Energy Juergen Maier?
Scotland will lead energy revolution, says Starmer as GB Energy bill introduced
Great British Energy will allow Scotland to “lead the clean energy revolution”, Sir Keir Starmer said as further details about the publicly-owned company are set to be announced.
Closer ties between the UK and Europe post-election can drive energy security
With Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosting EU leaders last week, all eyes are on the relationship between the UK’s new government and its European neighbours. While there will be a lot to discuss, from security to the economy, it is important that there is clarity on the UK’s collaboration with Europe in terms of the energy transition and security.
GB Energy, SAF support among Labour pledges in King’s Speech
Labour promised to “take the brakes off Britain” as it unveiled its energy policy priorities in the King's Speech today.
More than 700 business leaders demand Labour bases GB Energy in Aberdeen
Labour has promised to headquarter its public energy firm in Scotland - but is yet to stay where exactly it will be based.
AGCC says GB Energy ‘must be located in Aberdeen’
As the new Labour Government looks to get the ball rolling on Great British Energy, Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce (AGCC) have called for the firm to be based in the north-east of Scotland.
UK plans to unveil Wealth Fund structure at global investment summit
The new Labour government under Prime Minister Keir Starmer is looking to firm up a structure for the UK’s National Wealth Fund in time for an investment summit planned for the autumn, in a bid to showcase the initiative to an international audience.
Power-packed pitch for new GB Energy to be based in Highlands
Business and council chiefs have teamed up to persuade Ed Miliband to bring it north.
Where in Scotland will Labour base GB Energy?: Front runners
We analyse which hotly anticipated locations in Scotland now most likely be chosen for the headquarters of GB Energy
Miliband sets out priorities for UK energy department
Ed Miliband says appointment to lead DESNZ feels like "coming home" after previously serving as Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change between 2008 and 2010.
WATCH: Labour wins, now what exactly is GB Energy?
The Labour Party has achieved a landslide victory in the UK general election, however, as it forms the next government clarity is needed on GB Energy.
Now stop ignoring the energy industry, Prime Minister
Keir Starmer must now pay attention to the energy sector or risk the UK becoming a renewables backwater, writes Nick Dalgarno, Eastern Hemisphere managing director, energy & power, Piper Sandler.
UK energy industry “deeply concerned” as Labour wins landslide
Labour has pledged to establish a publicly-owned energy company in Scotland as well as extend the so-called windfall tax on oil and gas producers, scrap investment incentives and end new North Sea licences.
Potential challenges for the energy sector post election
By this weekend, only one poll will have mattered. The implications for the energy sector will be massive; for relative degrees of good or ill.