Nissan transforms Leaf into Christmas tree powered by regenerative energy
Nissan has kicked off its festive celebrations by creating a one-off version of its Leaf electric car covered in lights powered by its own regenerative energy.
Energy
Households face extra energy charge after suppliers go bust
Households could face an extra £4 charge on their energy bills after a series of supplier failures in the sector left customers and rivals to fill a black hole.
Toyota ditches petrol engine in Corolla for all-hybrid line-up
Toyota has showcased its commitment to electrified powertrains by ditching the petrol engine offering in its Corolla in favour of a hybrid-only line-up.
SUVs could offset benefits from electric cars – report
Experts are warning that the continued popularity of SUVs could offset any benefits gained from electric cars.
Apology over meter as Aberdeen couple left in cold
An Aberdeen couple have hit out at an energy supplier after they were left without power.
Scientists develop artificial leaf capable of producing clean gas
Scientists have taken a leaf from nature’s book in an effort to make clean gas found in fuels, pharmaceuticals and plastics.
Energy firms risk misleading customers with ‘green’ tariffs, Which? says
Energy firms risk misleading environmentally conscious customers with tariffs marked 100% renewable electricity, according to a Which? investigation.
Hinkley nuclear power station costs increase by up to £3bn
The cost of building the new nuclear power station at Hinkley is estimated to increase by between £1.9 billion and £2.9 billion.
Offshore wind costs tumble to new record lows
The cost of offshore wind has continued to tumble as the Government revealed the price for power from new schemes had fallen below £40 per megawatt hour of electricity.
Smart meter rollout delayed until 2024
Energy suppliers have been given an extra four years to roll out smart meters into every home in the country, the Government has revealed.
Aberdeen energy staff soften blow of low income and rising fuel bills
Poor energy efficiency in the Aberdeen's granite buildings and high fuel costs help explain why around 29% of the city live in fuel poverty, it has been claimed.
Charity links up with north-east golf club
A charity has joined forces with a north-east golf course.
Climate change to be subject of AECC conference
OGUK chief executive Deirdre Michie said: "I would like to reassure Greta Thunberg we are listening, because we want the world to be a better place too."
Purchase of new hydrogen buses approved by Aberdeen councillors
Council bosses will explore plans to create a “Hydrogen Valley” in Aberdeen.
Aberdeen’s Lord Provost meets international energy experts at Texas conference
Aberdeen's Lord Provost has met industry leaders and experts at an international energy conference.
Firm sweeps up contract to provide clean energy for TECA
A firm has been appointed to operate a new energy centre being built within the TECA site.
Single wave energy device could power 100 homes, experts claim
A new cut-price wave energy device that could help power homes and businesses is being developed by experts at a Scottish university.
Food waste will help power new Aberdeen exhibition centre
A contractor has been appointed to build a plant which will transform waste into gas to power the new exhibition centre.
Edinburgh Premier Inn becomes first battery-powered hotel in UK
An Edinburgh hotel has become the first in the UK to be battery-powered.
Challenge is on for north-east students hoping to solve energy problem
Seconday pupils across the north-east will present their solutions to an energy industry challenge next week.
Nearly 300 tonnes of oil and chemicals ‘accidentally released’ into North Sea in 2017
Nearly 300 tonnes of oil and chemicals accidentally spilled into the North Sea in 2017, according to a new environmental report.
SPONSORED: Britain embraces an energy-efficient future
The smart meter rollout will be vital in ensuring we have an energy system that is cleaner, greener and fit for the future.
Moray Firth wind project inks £10m deal with Highland port
A mammoth Moray Firth windfarm project has announced a multi-million agreement with a Highland port.
Britain’s heatwave melts SSE profits
Energy giant SSE has blamed Britain’s heatwave and soaring wholesale gas prices for an earnings hit of around £80 million.
Britain’s heatwave melts SSE profits
Energy giant SSE has blamed Britain’s heatwave and soaring wholesale gas prices for an earnings hit of around £80 million.
North Sea to maintain output levels into mid-2020s, says WoodMac
The North Sea will be able to maintain its current output levels for nearly a decade, according to one of the most influential oil consultancies.
Scientists create bacteria-powered solar cells that can work under cloudy skies
Scientists have developed solar cells powered by bacteria that can work even if the sky is cloudy.
North Sea ‘alive and well’ as tax receipts back to black
A huge swing in North Sea oil revenues suggests the sector is “alive and well”, an industry chief said.
Safety course gives north-east pupils energy industry insight
North-east pupils have received first-hand experience in energy industry training.
Shell to invest in North Sea Fram field
Oil giant Shell has announced today that it will invest in the Fram gas and condensate field in the UK North Sea.