Saturday, September 19, 2026
Britain's net zero economy is now worth more than £100bn a year and supports over a million jobs, most of them in small and medium-sized firms. For Labour's likely next leader, walking away from it would be an act of economic self-harm dressed up as pragmatism.
Insights

Why Andy Burnham should act on the evidence outside the window and stick with net zero

Britain's offshore wind ambitions reached a towering new milestone this week as ScottishPower and Masdar hoisted the first turbine into position at their £4 billion East Anglia THREE windfarm, fitted with the largest blades ever installed in UK waters.
News

UK’s biggest blades take flight as East Anglia THREE turbine smashes offshore wind record

Octopus Energy reports a 50% surge in solar panel sales as households respond to rising energy prices linked to the Middle East conflict.
NewsSolar Power

Octopus Energy sees solar sales surge 50% as households react to energy shock

The UK government has unveiled a sweeping set of measures aimed at accelerating the transition to clean, homegrown energy, including the introduction of “plug-in” solar panels that households will be able to purchase directly from retailers within months.
NewsPowering Your HomeSolar Power

Plug-in solar to hit UK shelves as government accelerates clean energy push

NEWS

Renewable electricity generation in Northern Ireland is moving in the wrong direction, according to industry leaders, after new figures showed a third consecutive annual decline.
News

Ready-to-build wind farm ‘loses out to speculative projects’ in clean power auction

Scottish Power claims its consented £4bn East Anglia One North wind farm lost out in the AR7 subsidy auction to earlier-stage projects, raising concerns over the UK’s 2030 clean power target.

Octopus Energy Generation has pledged nearly $1bn to next-generation clean technology projects in California, deepening its presence in one of the world’s most advanced renewable energy markets.
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Octopus Energy Generation commits $1bn to Californian clean tech expansion

Ed Miliband has approved a new wave of renewable energy projects that could see solar panels spread across an area of farmland almost as large as Manchester, as the government accelerates its push to expand domestic clean power.
NewsSolar Power

Miliband backs vast solar farms in push to expand renewable power

The UK Government has confirmed a new wave of onshore renewable energy projects under the Contracts for Difference scheme, following last month’s record-breaking offshore wind auction.
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UK secures 6.2GW of onshore wind and solar in latest clean power auction

UK households are set to benefit from up to £15 billion in support for solar panels and other low-carbon technologies under a long-awaited government plan designed to cut energy bills and reduce fuel poverty.
News

UK households set for £15bn boost to install solar and green tech under Warm Homes Plan

POWERING YOUR HOME

The government is pinning its hopes on a mass rollout of solar power, heat pumps and battery storage to create a new generation of so-called “zero-bill” homes, as it seeks to prove that green energy can deliver tangible savings for households.
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Rise of the zero-bill home? Ed Miliband pins hopes on solar power

Ed Miliband plans a £13bn Warm Homes push to expand solar, heat pumps and batteries, aiming to cut household energy bills and create ‘zero-bill’ homes.

Solar power developers in Spain are increasingly seeking to exit projects as a sharp fall in electricity prices erodes returns and exposes the risks of rapid expansion in one of Europe’s largest renewable energy markets.
NewsSolar Power

Solar developers look for the exit as falling power prices squeeze returns

Britain’s wind farms set a new generation record last week after producing 22.7 gigawatts of electricity on Tuesday evening, enough to power more than 22 million homes.
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Wind farms generate record power on cold November evening

Nearly two-thirds of England’s largest solar farms have been built on productive agricultural land, with a third of their area sited on the nation’s most valuable farmland, according to a damning new report from countryside charity CPRE.
NewsSolar Power

Mega solar farms built on England’s best farmland, CPRE warns, as charity urges rooftop-first solar strategy

HEATING YOUR HOME

Remote and hybrid working have changed how offices operate and how energy is used. While fewer people may be present in the workplace on any given day, this does not always lead to a proportional reduction in energy consumption.
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Office Energy Use: Tips for Remote and Hybrid Work Environments

Remote and hybrid working have changed how offices operate and how energy is used. While fewer people may be present in the workplace on any given day, this does not always lead to a proportional reduction in energy consumption.

The drive to decarbonise Britain’s housing stock is transforming how many older people live, with solar panels, heat pumps and high‑performance insulation now common features in family homes.
Content

Sustainable Homes Must Also Be Safe: Help for Seniors Warns on Hidden Risks in Green Retrofits​

A pair of former Dyson engineers have raised millions of pounds to bring a battery-powered electric boiler to market, positioning it as a lower-cost, lower-disruption alternative to heat pumps for millions of UK homes.
Heating Your HomeNews

Ex-Dyson engineers plot electric boiler to rival heat pumps

Renewable electricity generation in Northern Ireland is moving in the wrong direction, according to industry leaders, after new figures showed a third consecutive annual decline.
Insights

Renewable power in Northern Ireland ‘sliding backwards’ as generation falls for third year

INSIGHTS & OPINION

In the quest for a sustainable future, individual efforts are commendable, but it’s community-driven initiatives that are truly transforming the landscape of renewable energy in the UK.
Insights

From grid to green: how communities are leading the charge towards renewable energy

In the quest for a sustainable future, individual efforts are commendable, but it’s community-driven initiatives that are truly transforming the landscape of renewable energy in the UK.

Energy efficiency has become one of the most sought-after features among today’s home buyers.
Insights

Building for a greener future: How to incorporate renewable energy sources into new homes

British homeowners who are looking to reduce their carbon footprint—and their electricity bills—have long considered solar panels the go-to solution.
Insights

Where the wind blows and the water flows: The rise of home microgeneration

With energy bills climbing and climate concerns reshaping public priorities, UK homeowners are increasingly looking for ways to make their properties more efficient, sustainable and future-proof.
Insights

Funding the future: how green mortgages and renovation loans are transforming UK homes

As energy prices edge higher with the arrival of colder weather, a growing number of households are turning to a new model of community-led energy that promises substantial savings.
Insights

Community energy clubs promise savings of up to 30% on household electricity bills