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Net zero / decarbonisation / energy transition

Head and shoulders photo of Sahaj Agrawal, Risk Analyst, Infospectrum

26/7/2023 Comment / Sahaj Agrawal

How prepared is India for the energy transition?

Given its enormous population and economic power, the progress of India’s energy transition will be essential to meeting global net zero emissions. Here, Sahaj Agrawal, Risk Analyst at Infospectrum, presents his thoughts on India’s preparedness for this energy transition.

Energy storage

Head and shoulders pic of John Leonti and Craig Kline, Partners, Troutman Pepper

31/5/2023 Comment / John Leonti,Craig Kline

Impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act on US battery developers

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) aims to increase investment in green technology in the US through a variety of means. One is to expand national battery development through an investment tax credit. John Leonti and Craig Kline, Partners at Troutman Pepper law firm, share their thoughts.

Energy prices

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18/6/2025 Comment / Will Blyth,Callum MacIver

Zonal pricing for the GB electricity market, or fix transmission infrastructure first?

The introduction of zonal electricity pricing should come after the transmission grid has been upgraded to deal with a future zero carbon electricity system, argue Will Blyth, from Oxford Energy Associates and Callum MacIver, from Strathclyde University; both also work at the UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC).

Energy efficiency / management

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26/2/2025 Comment / Jane Goddard

Clean energy – and efficiency – begin at home

Targeted improvements to the energy performance of homes are an essential part of the UK government’s journey to net zero carbon emissions, writes Jane Goddard, Director of Building Performance Services and Deputy CEO of BRE.

Energy policy

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8/10/2025 News

Parties clash as UK energy policy turns into political battleground

Energy has become one of the most fiercely contested issues in British politics, as the main political parties issued new statements setting out sharply diverging visions for the country’s future energy mix. What had once been an area of broad consensus – support for net zero and a transition to cleaner power – is now fracturing under the pressures of rising household bills, industrial competitiveness and ideological divisions over the pace of decarbonisation.

Net zero / decarbonisation / energy transition

24/7/2024 News

UK ‘off track’ for net zero, says Climate Change Committee

In its latest progress report to government, the independent Climate Change Committee (CCC) says that the UK is ‘off track’ for net zero, with only a third of the emissions reductions required to achieve the country’s 2030 target currently covered by credible plans.

Offshore wind

The Yellow River wind farm under construction

26/6/2024 News

Don’t use record-low French price as new floating wind benchmark, warns WindEurope

The record-low bid price for floating offshore wind awarded by France last month is not a new benchmark for floating wind development in Europe, warns WindEurope. Meanwhile, looking onshore, the 101 MW Yellow River wind farm (pictured) has been completed.

Energy policy

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves lifting budget box in Downing Street

6/11/2024 News

Energy industry ‘disappointed’ by increase in windfall tax, but reaction to other parts of UK Autumn Budget more positive

Announcing her Autumn Budget last week, UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed that oil and gas companies will contribute more as the Energy (Oil and Gas) Profits Levy (EPL; or 'windfall tax') rises from 35% to 38%. Alongside this, the government is removing the 29% investment allowance, and extending the levy until 31 March 2030. The government will retain the availability of 100% first year capital allowances within the EPL, and will consult in early 2025 on how the oil and gas tax regime should respond to price shocks once the EPL ends in 2030.

Energy efficiency / management

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27/9/2023 Comment / Nic Gillanders

How to solve UK energy efficiency policy inaction

The UK has one of the worst insulated housing stocks in Europe, yet the government recently announced it will no longer require homeowners and landlords to meet energy efficiency targets that would have helped reduce residents’ energy bills and emissions. Here, Nic Gillanders, CEO of South Coast Insulation Services (SCIS), offers some solutions.

Energy security

13/7/2022 Comment / Rob Gross

More can be done to help energy consumers through this crisis

With the Energy Institute’s (EI) Energy Barometer member survey focused on the UK’s response to the energy crisis, EI Trustee and UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC) Director Professor Rob Gross FEI examines three options that could yet be put in place to start reducing consumer bills before this winter.

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