Can homegrown energy be a solution to the UK energy crisis?

Can homegrown energy be a solution to the UK energy crisis?

Every week the news from the UK energy industry highlights the fact that the energy crisis keeps deteriorating. Prices are going up at an extremely high pace, making certain families worry that next time there is an increase, they will no longer be able to pay for their supply.   The government has introduced a number […]

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New Gas Mill Powered By Grass Will Power Thousands Of Homes In Reading

New Gas Mill Powered By Grass Will Power Thousands Of Homes In Reading

The UK’s first “green gas mill” is set to power thousands of homes by using grass to make gas. Yes, you heard that right, gas will be produced from grass. Energy firm Ecotricity is set to build a new plant close to Reading in Berkshire.  From early next year, this new project is expected to

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Scottish Homes Pay More For Energy Compared To England And Wales

Scottish Homes Pay More For Energy Compared To England And Wales

Across the UK, energy prices are increasing more than ever, however, when it comes to each nation, Scotland has higher energy bills than the rest. According to data from comparethemarket.com and the SNP, in Scotland, the average home is paying £1,651 per year for energy.  In comparison, the average price in Wales is £1,525 and

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Austria warns the UK on Johnson’s energy revolution

Austria warns the UK on Johnson's energy revolution

Boris Johnson’s aspirations for a nuclear energy revolution have hit a new stumbling block after the Austrian government voiced doubts about a new reactor design’s safety.   Austria’s energy ministry warned the Business Department in a letter that the Sizewell C facility in Suffolk might face “serious incidents with high discharges.”  Hinkley and Sizewell, which are

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Windfall Tax – What does this mean for Renewables?

Windfall Tax - What does this mean for Renewables?

Last week, the Chancellor announced a windfall tax on oil and gas corporations to help people in the UK cope with the rising cost of living.   The new charge is expected to collect roughly £5 billion in revenue, which will go toward funding the government’s energy assistance package, which includes a £400 energy bill discount

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New measures to help vulnerable households deal with the energy crisis

New measures to help vulnerable households deal with the energy crisis

The energy crisis in the UK is showing no signs of stopping. As experts say that the energy price cap will rise again in October, many worry about not being able to afford paying for their energy supply.   Fuel poverty, a condition where a household cannot afford to heat their home, is becoming a growing

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