UK ban on boilers in new homes rules out hydrogen as a heating source
Hydrogen will not be used to heat UK homes in the future in any meaningful way.
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Zonal pricing is dead – here’s how the UK should change its electricity system instead
‘Zonal pricing’ failed to win the government’s support, but Britain has other options.
Why windfarms and electricity pylons have become a major issue in the Welsh election
Green policies including wind farms are turning into a battleground for the Welsh election.
Scotland benefits by paying for its energy, not UK’s mistakes
Could Scotland benefit from having an independent electricity system? Our report published this week found that it could – if it meant Scotland paying for (and benefiting from) its own renewable energy…
Energy strategy: expensive nuclear power push ignores chance to cut costs of UK’s electricity system
Failure to make the most of Britain’s abundant renewables will mean a costly and unreliable energy supply.
Why electricity costs so much in the UK (it’s not all about the weather)
Many countries in Europe pay much less for their energy.
Why some countries give away free electricity and even pay consumers to use it
Consumers in some countries are already being offered free electricity when renewables bring in extra power.
Smart meters to read energy use in Western Australia
Researchers are looking into installing smart meters in Western Australia, citing data that the energy use in the state is…
Time to tap in to an underused energy source: wasted heat
Heat should be valued, preserved and put to use
UK lags behind as Europe adopts electric vehicles
The selection of cars launched and announced at the recent Frankfurt Motor Show underlines how the electric vehicle (EV) is finally showing signs of that long-awaited breakthrough to mass-market appeal…