Steep fall in energy storage prices proves a game-changer for businesses
Plan to revamp its six turbines could help UK move to cleaner energy
Repeated failings led to raw effluent pouring into waterways, watchdog finds
Ambition, at the very least, spurs action
Executive orders aim to pave the way for construction of 10 large reactors
Once the preserve of doomsday preppers and sustainability nerds, these autonomous mini ‘power plants’ are gaining wider traction among homeowners and housebuilders — despite the maze of obstacles
Reduction for July to September would see typical households pay £1,720 a year
Former Biden top adviser predicts jobs and projects in Republican states will suffer
Crisis talks with regulator and government led to agreement to pause controversial payouts
Special resolution calling for more detail on LNG business wins 20% backing
Also in today’s newsletter: how low can oil prices go?
Beijing dominates in solar, wind, electric cars, rail and batteries
Sam Altman-backed nuclear tech company Oklo increases lobbying budget by 500% year on year
Greater interconnection should boost system’s resilience but also exposes electricity to political tensions
Last month’s outage has revived a decades-long dispute over cross-border electricity connections
Utility claims new legislation to block bonuses will not capture ‘retention payments’
Luring new backers into the sector has its attractions, but risks fragmenting the system further
Funds are needed to back projects to improve Britain’s crumbling water infrastructure
The US president is on a mission to expand his ‘drill, baby, drill’ agenda into blue states
The government should not waste money by rushing to hit a 2030 deadline for net zero power
Rivers and reservoirs are far below average — with the lowest levels in the north
New tariffs push households and businesses to adjust demand to fit supply in bid to decarbonise electricity system
Copenhagen will examine pros and cons of using small modular reactors to balance renewables in its energy mix
Is de-conglomeration the answer to America’s industrial challenges?
Utility’s chair tells MPs that retention payments are needed to prevent rivals ‘picking off’ staff