Legal & General argues energy transition ‘alive and well’ despite investor doubts
Legal & General’s Climate and Nature Transition Plan 2026 argues that talk of a stalled transition is misplaced, emphasising that renewable energy overtook coal as the largest source of global electricity generation during the first… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
Ireland seeks evidence on geological hydrogen storage to unlock offshore wind integration
Ireland’s Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications launched a call for evidence on Monday to inform policy and regulation for geological hydrogen storage. The evidence will support the National Hydrogen Strategy by shaping regulatory… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
In defence of the RAF’s £1 billion jet fuel bill
By Sophie Zienkiewicz, co-founder and director at Carbon Neutral Fuels. Last year, Energy Secretary Ed Miliband spoke about the need to get off the ‘fossil fuel rollercoaster’ to reduce the UK’s financial and physical exposure.… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
Iberdrola secures EU support for eight industrial heat‑electrification projects
Iberdrola won eight projects in the European Commission’s first auction for decarbonising industrial heat, securing almost €50 million in grants. The projects will require about 240 GWh of renewable electricity per year and will mobilise more than 150 MW of renewable capacity through long‑term power‑purchase agreements. The initiatives use electric boilers to electrify heat in […]
Report warns coastal communities risk being left behind in marine energy transition
A report by the TRANSECTS programme warns that current governance arrangements risk leaving coastal communities to bear the costs of the marine energy transition, with limited long‑term benefits. Researchers examined over 200 years of marine industries – from whaling and fishing to offshore oil and gas and today’s renewables – and found repeating patterns of […]