Tag: UK Energy Policy
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US Jets Off Venezuela Coast Prompt UK Energy Bill Questions
Background: The US military activity off Venezuela Recent flight tracking data indicated that US military jets were operating near the Venezuelan coast. The sightings have drawn attention to regional security tensions and sparked questions about the implications for international relations and energy markets. While observers note that such military activity is not unusual in a…
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Botley solar farm community cash offer sparks debate
Overview: A community fund under debate at Botley’s solar project The Botley solar farm, a proposed 1,000-hectare installation in Oxfordshire, has become a focal point for how communities benefit from large renewable energy projects. Photovolt Development Partners (PVPD) has proposed an annual community fund of £441,000, to be distributed among nearby groups over the 40-year…
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Majority of External Insulation Schemes Fail Quality Tests, Repair or Replacement Likely
Overview: A widespread retrofit problem under the ECO and GBIS programs A new National Audit Office (NAO) examination has revealed a troubling snapshot of the UK’s energy efficiency drive. Almost all external wall insulation installed under the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) and the Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS) is so poorly fitted that it will…
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UK Offshore Energy: Next Steps for North Sea Decarbonization
Overview: A Turning Point for UK Offshore Energy In a discussion sponsored by Burges Salmon, the Westminster Energy, Environment and Transport Forum gathered policymakers, industry leaders, and legal experts to chart the UK’s path forward for offshore energy. With the North Sea as the focal point, the debate underscored progress to date and the formidable…