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Energy policy

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1/6/2022 Comment / Gemma La Guardia

Are community energy projects the best way to gain support for renewables?

Most people agree that climate change is a problem that we should try to mitigate. But in Britain’s rural and coastal areas, there is often stark opposition to new renewable energy projects. Uniting communities and getting them to support clean energy projects is crucial for meeting net zero targets. Gemma La Guardia, Consultant and Research Associate at Guidehouse ES&I reports.

Carbon emissions

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15/10/2025 Comment / Lili Strege

The carbon border shift – UK industries will need to brace for CBAM compliance

The EU is to introduce the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) from 2027, as a way to prevent companies from evading climate regulations by relocating production to countries with less stringent standards. CBAM is set to cover iron and steel, cement, hydrogen and fertilisers. UK business leaders will need to start building a carbon strategy to ensure compliance and remain competitive, writes Lili Strege, Carbon Analyst at CFP Energy.

Energy policy

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19/10/2022 News

UK government introduces new Energy Prices Bill

The UK government has introduced new emergency powers that will ensure consumers across the country receive help with their energy bills this winter.

Wind

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5/3/2025 Comment / Elbia Gannoum

Towards an offshore wind sea use concession auction in Brazil

What’s next? After a law made offshore wind legal in Brazil, government and industry are taking the first steps towards first power. Ahead of International Women's Day on 8 March 2025, Executive President of ABEEólica – Brazilian Wind Energy Association and New Technologies – Elbia Gannoum, also a member of the Brazilian government’s high-level advisory board (Conselhão) under President Lula, explains the current situation.

Aviation

Sun and Earth in space

27/7/2022 News

The sky isn’t the limit as the UK strives to reach net zero

The UK government has set out its strategy to reach net zero aviation and deliver ‘guilt-free flying’, while also looking to new frontiers and unveiling funding for space-based solar power innovation.

Building

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19/7/2023 Comment / Ruth Kerrigan

The UK is lagging in the decarbonisation race – now is the time to act

The Climate Change Committee’s (CCC) latest damning report emphasises that the UK is currently way behind in the race to meet its 2030 net zero targets. Ruth Kerrigan, Chief Operating Officer at climate tech firm IES, discusses the importance of buildings and the role of government to get the UK back on track.

Hydrogen

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5/6/2024 News

New developments to boost Europe’s hydrogen value chain

The European Commission (EC) is to provide a further €1.4bn in state aid to support development of Europe’s hydrogen value chain. Meanwhile, plans for green hydrogen export between Scotland and Germany, and from Tunisia to Central Europe, have been unveiled.

Energy policy

Rows of solar panels in foreground, mountain and lake in background

5/2/2025 News

Japan’s draft energy strategy attracts criticism on clean energy and decarbonisation grounds

Japan has published a draft of its seventh Strategic Energy Plan (SEP), which outlines the country’s energy transition goals for 2040. The plan has been criticised by energy think tanks and climate analysts for a lack of ambition in renewable energy adoption, coal phase-out and fossil fuel reduction. Those issues could, they say, potentially jeopardise Japan’s decarbonisation efforts and economic stability.

Oil and gas

The Petrojarl Knarr FPSO at night

4/10/2023 News

Go-ahead for Rosebank divides opinions

The controversial Rosebank oil and gas project, west of the Shetland Islands, has been given the green light for development in a move that has been both decried by those seeking to halt such developments in the fight against climate change and welcomed by those that believe oil and gas still have a role to play for decades to come as the world transitions to net zero.

Renewables

Wind turbine and solar panel close up

13/9/2023 News

Disappointment as no bids for offshore wind in latest UK government renewables auction

Although a record number of clean energy projects were awarded funding from the UK government’s latest contracts for difference (CfD) auction, there was disappointment as no bids were received for offshore wind projects – a result many industry observers saw as a ‘missed opportunity’ and a ‘wake-up call’ to government.

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