Richard Elton

Richard is the Senior Reporter at Electric Home, bringing over a decade of renewable energy reporting to the magazine. With a proven track record in covering sustainability innovations and the latest clean tech breakthroughs, Richard specializes in delivering insightful content that shapes the conversation around green solutions. His extensive industry experience and dedication to accurate, engaging journalism make him a key voice in today’s fast-evolving renewable energy landscape.

Good Energy’s near-£100m takeover deal with UAE-linked firm sparks renewables expansion

Good Energy, the British renewable electricity supplier, has agreed to a takeover deal worth close to £100m from Dubai-based Esyasoft,…

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Stoke-on-Trent partners with SSE to drive green heating revolution

Stoke-on-Trent City Council has named SSE Energy Solutions as its exclusive strategic energy partner, aiming to accelerate the city’s transition…

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Solar overtakes coal in EU electricity mix for the first time

Solar energy has surged ahead of coal in the EU’s power sector, supplying 11% of the bloc’s electricity in 2024…

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Government unveils spring Planning Bill to accelerate critical infrastructure

The UK government has confirmed that it will bring forward a Planning and Infrastructure Bill this spring, aimed at expediting…

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Mutual Energy explores pumped hydro scheme for Belfast lough

A Northern Ireland energy firm is assessing the viability of a hydro-electric power project in County Antrim that could bolster…

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Turning the Tide: Wave and Tidal Energy’s Moment in the British Isles

The harbour at Kirkwall in Orkney is busy with boats—some ferrying tourists out to view local wildlife, others supporting an…

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The Great Retrofit: Transforming the UK’s Older Homes for a Green Future

Rows of Victorian terraced houses in Leeds stand much as they have for well over a century. Their weathered brick…

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Millions of homeowners set to gain from government’s solar power pledge

Millions of UK homeowners are set to receive grants and low-interest loans to install solar panels and batteries, helping cut…

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National Grid outlines a record £35bn investment to nearly double UK electricity transmission capacity by 2031

National Grid outlines a record £35bn investment to nearly double UK electricity transmission capacity by 2031, supporting Labour’s pledge to…

2 months ago

Miliband planning shake-up to bypass local opposition in wind farm push

Ed Miliband, the Energy Secretary, is poised to rewrite Britain’s planning rules to clear the path for a massive expansion…

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