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Can solar farms win over their neighbours? 🌞

A solar proposal in Wiltshire has triggered a debate in the local area, reflecting a broader challenge for these projects in the UK.

The challenges facing new solar farms in the UK A solar farm proposal in Wiltshire has triggered a debate, reflecting a broader challenge for solar farm projects across the UK.

One of the UK’s most common methods of energy generation is now one of the dirtiest. 🚮

A recent BBC report found that burning household waste in incinerators, known as energy-from-waste (EfW) plants, produces as much greenhouse gases as coal.

The hidden cost of turning rubbish into energy A recent report has found that burning household waste in EfW plants produces as much greenhouse gases as coal.

Big news for British industry. 💸

The UK Government has pledged almost £22 billion for carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects to curb emissions from energy production, industrial processes and hydrogen production.

Government to spend billions on carbon capture The Government has pledged almost £22 billion for carbon capture and storage projects to curb emissions.

Warning from experts! ⚠

Energy consumers across England, Wales and Scotland are being urged to submit accurate meter readings as gas and electricity prices increase this month.

Bill payers urged to submit meter readings Experts are urging consumers across the UK to submit accurate meter readings as energy prices increase this October.

Are we getting closer to cheaper energy for vulnerable customers? 📉

The Scottish Government is working to introduce a ‘social tariff’ to reduce bills, with the involvement of major energy suppliers suggesting similar initiatives could be extended across the UK.

Cheaper options considered for vulnerable bill payers The Scottish Government is collaborating with energy companies to introduce a ‘social tariff’ to reduce bills.

Here comes the sun! ☀

New large-scale solar farms could offer significant savings, ensuring affordable and reliable energy for UK homes.

New solar farms powering thousands of UK homes Large-scale solar farms could offer significant savings, ensuring affordable and reliable energy for all.

Windfall for the energy sector! 🌊

The Government has awarded contracts for nine new offshore wind farm projects.

Windfall for UK energy: 9 new projects awarded In a windfall for the UK's energy sector, the Government has awarded contracts for nine new offshore wind farm projects.

Old oak trees and energy bills. 🌳🧾

Researchers at the University of Birmingham have discovered that mature trees, particularly oaks, are more able to absorb harmful gases and play a critical role in combatting climate change.

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Could old oak trees lower energy prices? Researchers have discovered that mature trees are more able to absorb CO2 and could help combat climate change.

Bad news for bill payers. 👎

Energy regulator Ofgem has confirmed that the energy price cap will rise by 10% from 1st October. 🔼

Energy blow for struggling households as prices rise Energy regulator Ofgem has confirmed that the energy price cap will rise from 1st October 2024, with a 10% increase.

Shocking rise in UK energy theft. ⚡

According to a new report, instances of meter tampering have risen by at least 50% in the last three years.
https://www.ukpower.co.uk/gas_electricity_news/shocking-rise-energy-theft

Winter fuel payments cut. ✂

The Government's decision to restrict heating benefits to redirect public spending has led to an outcry from those who rely on this financial support.

https://www.ukpower.co.uk/gas_electricity_news/government-cuts-winter-fuel-payments

Hotter summers and wetter winters are on the way. ☀🌧

A new Met Office report suggests that both warm and rainy days are becoming increasingly common in the UK.

Met Office: Expect hotter summers and wetter winters A new Met Office report suggests that both hot and wet days are becoming increasingly common.

Labour has sealed a royal deal. 👑

The Government has secured a seabed lease from the Crown Estate to facilitate the development of new offshore wind farms.

Crown Estate's seabed deal to power new wind farms Keir Starmer’s Labour government has secured a land deal to facilitate the development of new offshore wind farms.

Should UK energy prices vary by region? 🔼🔽

An energy boss has suggested that regional pricing could lower costs across the country.

Should UK energy prices vary by region? Should you pay less for electricity if you live near a wind farm? Proposed regional energy pricing could lower UK energy costs.

Drilling into Labour's energy policy. 🛢

In this article, we explore what the general election results mean for the future of North Sea oil and the broader impact on offshore workers, industry-dependent regions and energy consumers.

https://www.ukpower.co.uk/gas_electricity_news/labours-win-north-sea-oil

Summer has arrived! Are power cuts on the way? ☀

Widespread outages in the Balkans have prompted concerns about the resilience of the UK’s energy infrastructure.

Could a UK heatwave cause mass power cuts? A significant incident in the Balkans has prompted concerns about the resilience of the UK’s energy infrastructure.

Could liquid air breathe new life into the UK’s energy sector and inflate the economy of the local area? 💧

Work has begun on a £300m energy plant storing surplus electricity from British wind and solar farms. https://www.ukpower.co.uk/gas_electricity_news/liquid-air-jobs-energy

Fuelling change. 🔥

We look at the causes of energy poverty, its impact on British households and potential solutions. https://www.ukpower.co.uk/gas_electricity_news/energy-poverty

Energy poverty: How we can fuel change We look at the causes of energy poverty, its impact on British households and potential solutions.