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January 10, 2019

2018: A Challenging Year for the Energy Market

With 2018 now behind us, here is a brief overview of last year’s market drivers and industry changes that made…
January 8, 2019

Low-carbon Generation Hits a Record High

Low-carbon generation hit a record high in Q3 2018, according to recent government figures. In total, 56% of electricity was…
December 19, 2018

Government Seeks Views on Draft SECR Guidance

BEIS is inviting comments on the draft guidance that will accompany the new Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) that…
November 20, 2018

The Move from CRC to SECR

The Environment Agency (EA) has confirmed that the 2018/19 year is now officially the final compliance year of the CRC…
October 16, 2018

EU ETS: Government Publishes “No-Deal” Brexit Scenario

The government has published guidance on the UK’s participation in the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) in the event…
October 9, 2018

Is a Zero Emissions Target More Probable?

Earlier this year, the government indicated that it could tighten its carbon emissions target with the aim of reaching net-zero…
September 25, 2018

Does Hydrogen Present an Opportunity for Decarbonisation?

A new report from Policy Exchange, Fuelling the Future, considers the contribution hydrogen can make to the energy transition. The…
September 18, 2018

CCL Increase: A Reminder

Looking ahead to the next financial year, one of the cost changes to allow for is the increase to the…
September 11, 2018

UK Government Continues to Support Civil Nuclear Research

The UK government has published a technical notice to advise how civil nuclear research would be affected if there is…