UK energy debt relief scheme delayed
May 12, 2026
A government plan to clear £500 million of household energy debt has been stalled by legislative delays. Suppliers warn unpaid bills
Policy
UK solar installations hit decade high as households respond to price shock
May 1, 2026
UK solar installations have reached their highest level in a decade, driven by rising energy bills and consumer demand. The milestone
UK orders refineries to maximise jet fuel production
April 29, 2026
The UK government has instructed refineries to boost jet fuel output in response to aviation fuel supply concerns. Reflects direct state
World Bank warns of 24% surge in global energy prices
April 29, 2026
The World Bank has forecast a 24% rise in global energy prices in 2026, with the possibility that oil could reach
US cancels offshore wind leases in major policy reversal
April 28, 2026
The US government has cancelled two offshore wind lease areas, with developers to receive refunds – but only if funds are
Global fossil fuel phase-out summit convenes in Colombia
April 27, 2026
Around 50 countries have gathered to discuss the phase-out of fossil fuels in Santa Marta, Colombia. The summit operates outside of
UK reframes renewables as national security infrastructure
April 27, 2026
The UK government has explicitly linked clean energy to national security, with ministers arguing renewables reduce exposure to sabotage and geopolitical
Siemens Energy lifts outlook as AI and electrification drive power demand boom
April 24, 2026
Siemens Energy has upgraded its growth outlook, citing surging demand from data centres and electrification. Sales are now expected to grow
Energy crisis marks permanent shift away from fossil fuels, according to IEA
April 24, 2026
According to IEA executive director Fatih Birol, the global energy crisis triggered by the Iran conflict has permanently undermined the notion
BP board hit by investor climate rebellion after axing net-zero plans
April 23, 2026
BP’s board was hit by a shareholder backlash at Thursday’s AGM, with investors rejecting two board-backed resolutions giving chair Albert Manifold
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