Energy Crisis Related Content
How will geopolitical shifts impact energy sovereignty and net zero aspirations?
Here Dr Tom Mason, CEO, Bramble Energy, shares his views on how a Trump and Starmer government might impact the US and UK’s energy sovereignty and ambitious net zero targets.
Hydrogen in the UK and beyond
Anthony Boden, Jon Dyson, and Davis Bigestans at Charles River Associates, tell us what we need to know about hydrogen in the UK and beyond.
UK government grants hundreds of new North Sea oil and gas licences
The UK has granted hundreds of North Sea oil and gas licenses to ‘reduce reliance on hostile states’ and enhance energy security, but critics note this move is not only bad for the environment, but also will not change British oil and gas for the better.
Stabilising UK energy security in an effort to bolster economic growth
The UK Government is set to unveil a series of measures this week, placing energy security at the heart of its strategy.
From blame to collaboration: How the UK can forward their net zero targets
Despite the UK government painting a positive picture of emissions cuts in its recent ‘Powering Up Britain’ report, it is set to miss its 2030 net zero targets.
Fighting energy poverty in the EU
Baiba Miltoviča, President of the Section for Transport, Energy, Infrastructure and the Information Society (TEN), European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), argues that the EU must take tangible steps to fight energy poverty in the EU and safeguard vulnerable people’s right to access energy.
EU energy reform deal disrupted by last-minute push for coal subsidies
The new proposal to extend subsidies for coal plants has interfered with the ambitions of nations in the European Union to approve a reform of the electricity market.
What to consider when getting a heat pump installed
Aoife Foley, Chair in Net Zero at The University of Manchester, assesses the pros and cons of getting a heat pump installed in this special energy focus
To meet energy demand, creating new battery chemistries is key
Johan Söderbom, Thematic Leader Smart Grid and Energy Storage, EIT InnoEnergy argues that creating new battery chemistries is key to addressing the rising demand in the battery industry.
Decarbonising public sector commercial vehicles and ensuring the availability of EV charging stations
From harnessing data to support EV uptake to ensuring the availability of EV charging stations, Beverley Wise, Webfleet Regional Director UKI at Bridgestone Mobility Solutions, shares key criteria to help make the switch to greener transportation more straightforward and cost-effective
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Putin’s defeat? UK observes one year without access to Russian gas
Russian gas has not been purchased for an entire year by Britain, causing Vladimir Putin to suffer severe setbacks in his battle to control the energy market and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
European Commission delivers €837 million Spanish scheme for electric car batteries
To foster the transition to a net-zero economy, the Commission has approved the Spanish scheme to support the production of industrial electric car batteries.
Decarbonising the NHS Estate in 2023
The NHS is aiming to become the world’s first net-zero health service by 2040, through reducing the harmful gases it puts into the atmosphere, decarbonising the NHS Estate and reaching an 80% reduction in carbon emissions by 2028 to 2032.
Long term action is needed to reduce fossil fuel reliance and cut energy bills
The UK Government’s Spring Budget provided some short-term relief for energy bills, but does not address the longer-term issues of the climate and energy crises.
2022 – a year unlike any other for EU energy policy
Kadri Simson, EU Commissioner for Energy, explains why 2022 was a year unlike any other for EU energy policy.
The 2023 Spring Budget: How can we get the economy moving again?
This week's 2023 Spring Budget has been keenly eyed following the turmoil that the last attempt at a budget created – how can the government improve the economy?
To solve the energy crisis, we must first focus on curbing our energy waste
The energy crisis is now affecting millions of people, and we can't afford to lose more – how could digitisation help reduce our energy waste?
Energy price crisis: Support for consumers & businesses
Petru Sorin Dandea from the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), explores the support available for consumers and businesses in light of the energy price crisis.
Managing the energy price rises in Europe
Open Access Government delve into how the European Commission tackled 2022’s dramatic energy price rises.
Councils and Housing Association lack actionable data to tackle energy efficiency drive
Councils and Housing Associations lack actionable data to tackle energy efficiency drive as Rishi Sunak authorises £18 million energy efficiency public information campaign.