Limiting global warming to 1.5 °C remains possible due to record growth in clean energy technologies, says a new report by the IEA.
Data: EU fossil fuel generation collapsed by 17%
Fossil fuel generation in the European Union (EU) in the first half of 2023 collapsed by 17% to lowest on record, with 33% of the demand.
Ovo to pay customers for using less power during peak times
Ovo is set to pay customers for using less power during peak hours of 4pm and 7pm through its new Power Move scheme.
New £10m Community Energy Fund for communities to develop green power
The government has unveiled a £10 million Community Energy Fund to help communities develop local renewable projects.
Octopus offers free energy during periods of ‘excess renewable power’
Octopus Energy is set to offer households free energy to help the grid exploit excess renewable power.
Government announces a £22m increase in renewables funding
Energy security Grant Shapps has announced a £22m increase in Government backing for renewables – taking the total to £227m.
British Gas launches initiative to encourage customers to use green energy
British Gas has launched a money-saving initiative to encourage customers to use green power and reduce the need for fossil fuels over the summer.
Increasing energy emissions mean world is heading in ‘opposite direction’ to 1.5°C targets
Global energy-related emissions have increased by 0.8% in 2022, with fossil fuels still a majority despite the record growth of solar and wind power.
Glasto’s green turbo boost accelerates with new 28 metre turbine
Glastonbury festival has its very own wind turbine, after a new pink and purple device was installed at Worthy Farm by Octopus Energy last week.
