Ovo Energy backs social tariff for vulnerable households facing record bills January 24, 2023 Ovo Energy has joined calls for a social tariff to help vulnerable households grappling with record energy bills.
Energy groups push for government action as power prices reach record highs December 23, 2021 Energy UK is the latest industry voice calling for government support as the energy sector struggles with record wholesale gas prices.
European carbon benchmark prices breach €70 for first time amid colder winter weather and consumption demand November 22, 2021 European carbon prices have sustained record levels, climbing above €70 per tonne for the first time since the European Union’s market was launched in 2005. Monday was the sixth consecutive day of European carbon allowances setting an all-time high. The European benchmark price soared to €70.43 yesterday, amid colder than expected weather and less wind [...]
Solve the housing crisis and net zero? Your home might be built Ikea-style September 8, 2022 If you find yourself on a walk in West Hampstead, it’s worth checking out a two-bedroom apartment called Camden Passivhaus. With its wooden exteriors, it is simple and elegant – a small gem hidden among terrace houses. It’s the first net zero house in the UK – meaning there were no emissions produced during its [...]
Harbour Energy warns raising windfall tax could risk UK investments November 3, 2022 Harbour Energy has warned it will have to reconsider investments in the UK, if the windfall tax is further expanded.
Persimmon and Taylor Wimpey sign up to government’s cladding pledge April 5, 2022 Housebuilders Persimmon and Taylor Wimpey have signed the government’s developer pledge to remove unsafe cladding in tower blocks installed within the past three decades. The pledge commits house builders to fix dangerous cladding and other fire safety issues in buildings over 11 metres. Taylor Wimpey revealed it was signing up to pledge on Tuesday afternoon, [...]
OPEC+ maintains modest hike in oil production as EU weighs up Russian import ban May 5, 2022 OPEC+ has agreed a modest increase in its oil production targets next month, following a meeting earlier today.
Gas prices plunge as Germany closes in on storage targets August 30, 2022 Gas prices have fallen sharply today amid reports Germany is on course to meet its gas storage targets for October.
Oil prices maintain recovery amid US inflationary pressures and defiant Omicron outlook December 13, 2021 Both major oil benchmarks consolidated last week’s mini-rally with rising inflationary pressure in the US and increasing Omicron optimism.
Gas prices slide to five-month lows as supply fears ease October 24, 2022 Gas prices have dropped below €100 per megawatt-hour for the first time since June, weighed down by cold weather and LNG imports.