January 12, 2024
2023 was the all-time greenest electricity year in the UK
In 2023, the UK’s electricity supply was greener than ever – and there are no signs of it stopping. Let’s find out more. Things are going well for green energy in the UK. Three pieces of news from the last month give massive cause for optimism. In this article, we’ll tell you all about them. Record year for green electricity 2023 was Britain’s greenest electricity year. Fossil fuels only accounted for 35% of the country’s
December 15, 2023
What is locational marginal pricing?
Is locational marginal pricing a silver bullet to streamline the UK’s energy industry, or could it jeopardise our energy stability? Locational marginal pricing is one of the hottest topics in the energy industry right now, with advantages and disadvantages on both sides. Some say it could be the answer to network issues and put money in the pockets of consumers, while others say it could cause investment to slump and put the UK’s position as
October 6, 2023
A change in direction on the path to net zero
The Prime Minister has announced a raft of changes to the UK’s net zero policy. Many of these alterations appear to be a step back, but let’s focus on the positives. For the past four years, the UK government has claimed to be leading the world in the drive to carbon net zero. However, in tougher economic times, hard decisions need to be made. While the pledge to hit net zero by 2050 remains, the
September 12, 2023
A new Secretary of State at DESNZ
It’s all change at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. But what does it mean for the industry? In the UK energy industry, the government significantly influences the direction of travel. As a result, when there’s a new person in charge, it’s big news and everyone wants to know how they’ll make their mark. In September 2023, the Prime Minister appointed a new Secretary of State at the Department for Energy Security and
August 5, 2023
7 reasons why home working is better for the environment
Before you order your team back to the office, consider the benefits of home working for the world around us. COVID-19 turned most of us into homeworkers. However, while the virus is no longer with us (fingers crossed), homeworking appears to be here to stay. ONS figures from earlier this year show that around 40% of workers in the UK spend at least one day a week working from home. There are differences of opinion





