£30million government funding for vehicle-to-grid technology
The UK Government has announced that it will plough £30 of investment into vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology.
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‘Reinvest in North Sea’ as Treasury poised to get £1bn windfall
The resurgent North Sea oil and gas industry is poised to pay more than £1billion in tax this year – and the SNP has called for the cash to be reinvested in the sector.
UK Government unable to make ‘smart’ energy and infrastructure decisions, report finds
The Government has shown an “inability to make smart decisions on badly needed infrastructure”, a report has found.
Scottish renewable industry brings in £5.5billion and job market boom
New figures released by the UK Government have shown a £5.5billion turnover from Scotland’s renewable energy sector and a 300% jobs increase s in 2016 in certain sectors.
UK business secretary orders financial checks on fracking firm before go-ahead
Business Secretary Greg Clark has ordered an assessment of the “financial resilience” of Third Energy before deciding whether to give it the go-ahead to frack in North Yorkshire.
RMT Union ‘outraged’ as Chamber of Shipping admits Government wage act is meaningless
The offshore workers union, RMT, have reacted angrily to an admission by the UK Chamber of Shipping that the government’s new guidance on fair pay for seafarers will make no change to those working in UK waters.
Fair pay for UK seafarers, says government report
A UK Government report says that all UK seafarers must be paid fairly.
Urgent action needed on electric vehicles and energy-saving homes, say climate advisors
Three-fifths of new cars and vans should be electric by 2030 to meet legal targets to cut greenhouse gases, Government climate advisers have said.
Millions in electric vehicle charge point funding goes unclaimed by councils
Two MP’s write to local authorities after only 5 UK councils take advantage of electric vehicle (EV) funding scheme.
UK Government to seek ‘close association’ with nuclear regulator Euratom post-Brexit
The Government is aiming to maintain its role in European nuclear research after leaving the body responsible for regulating the industry across the continent, it has been announced.
UK Government confirm Automotive Sector Deal to include electric vehicles
The UK Government Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has today announced an Automotive Sector Deal, which includes plans for the electric vehicle (EV) sector and the expansion of charging points.
Scottish Highlands sees significant rise in carbon emissions
The Highlands has seen a 28% increase in carbon emissions - the largest rise of any council area in Britain.
Wind consultation to be launched for remote island communities
A UK Government consultation has been launched today to alter the definition of remote island wind energy in an effort to encourage investment.
Onshore wind generation soars by 50% in 2017
A report published by the UK Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has found that - among other renewable rises - onshore wind generation rose by 50%.
MP’s urge UK Government to retain ties with nuclear body
The Government is being urged to retain a close association with the body which regulates the nuclear industry across Europe as MPs step up calls to guarantee protections for the sector.
UK Government unveil £4million nuclear feasibility project
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has announced that there is a share of £4million available for a series of feasibility studies for nuclear reactor designs.
Utilita Energy accuse Big Six of differential pricing in Westminster and call on government to act
The CEO of a British independent energy supplier is calling for immediate action from Government and regulators to help millions of households trapped on punitive energy tariffs operated by the Big Six.
Government made ‘grave errors’ over Hinkley Point C, claim MPs
Consumers have been dealt a “bad hand” by the Government over the near £20 billion Hinkley Point C nuclear power station, facing costs running to many times the original estimate, it has been warned.
Cost of diesel hits highest price since December 2014
The cost of diesel has reached its highest level in almost three years, new figures show.
‘Time for coal has passed’ as UK and Canada form clean energy alliance
Coal’s time has passed, the UK Government said as it joined Canada to launch a global alliance to drive efforts to phase out the polluting fossil fuel.
Scottish Government to announce further action on fossil fuel vehicles
Speaking at UN Climate Change Conference in Bonn, Germany, Scotland’s cabinet secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform, Rosanna Cunningham, is to double down on Scotland’s commitment to reduce diesel and petrol cars.
Energy sector contributes to best UK industrial growth in almost 25 years
Data provided by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) shows that the industrial sector in the UK has enjoyed its strongest period for nearly 25 years.
Scotland ‘could find itself acting alone’ on wave energy post-Brexit
A new report by Imperial College London and the University of Strathclyde has warned that the Scottish Government could find itself ‘alone’ in developing wave energy in the UK after Brexit.
First minister calls UK Government’s silence on Brexit breakdown ‘unconscionable’
Nicola Sturgeon has said the UK Government’s refusal to publish its breakdown of Brexit’s impact on Scotland is “unconscionable”.
UK Government publish independent review on energy reduction costs
Proposals have been put forward by Professor Dieter Helm in an independent review into cost reduction in the UK power system.