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.
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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.
Ovo to become second biggest energy provider after agreeing SSE deal
Ovo is set to become Britain’s second largest gas and electricity provider after striking a £500 million deal to buy larger rival SSE’s household supply arm.
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.
Eversmart Energy becomes sixth supplier to go bust this year
Eversmart Energy has become the sixth energy supplier to go bust so far this year, leaving thousands of households not knowing who will provide their gas and electricity.
National Grid probe seeks to learn lessons after power blackout hits UK
Back-up systems on Britain’s electricity network “worked well” in response to the major power cut that brought widespread disruption to the country, National Grid has said.
Energy watchdog demands answers after power cut causes travel mayhem
Energy watchdog Ofgem has demanded an urgent report from National Grid after a major power cut caused travel chaos and cut electricity for almost one million people in England and Wales.
E.on UK retail earnings plummet as price cap takes its toll
E.on has blamed the energy price cap for sending UK retail earnings crashing 78% as the gas and electricity giant also shed another 400,000 customers.
Energy price cap drop to cut winter bills by £75
Around 15 million households will see their gas and electricity bills drop this winter after the energy watchdog cut price caps designed to protect those on poor-value deals.
Ofgem proposes ‘tough but fair’ approach to electricity network price controls
Energy watchdog Ofgem has proposed a “tough but fair” approach to price controls on electricity networks as they strive to meet green energy targets.
GoCompare.com group acquires Dragons’ Den winner Look After My Bills
The group behind GoCompare.com has bought energy switching site Look After My Bills, months after its founders Will Hodson and Henry De Zoete won the best Dragons’ Den deal in the history of the show.
Energy firms pay out more than £10m in fines for rule-breaking
Households and regulators were paid out more than £10 million in compensation by energy firms this year, new data from watchdog Ofgem reveals.
Thousands of customers stung by price hikes as energy firms go bust – report
More than 250,000 customers have been moved on to expensive energy deals after their suppliers went bust, new research has revealed.
£100m drive to help UK firms capitalise on growth in offshore wind industry
UK firms are being told of the “huge opportunities” from the offshore wind industry in the coming years.
Household energy bills increase by £1.2bn in six months
Households across the country have seen a combined £1.2 billion added to energy bills thanks to 42 price rises in the six months since the Government’s flagship price cap was supposed to end rip-off bills, new research has found.
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.