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fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Government vows to create 400,000 jobs in energy sector

Plumbers, electricians and welders are among 31 priority occupations that are "particularly in demand", with employment in renewable, wind, solar and nuclear expected to double to 860,000 in five years, ministers have said. Speaking on the BBC's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg programme, Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said thousands of jobs were needed to develop Britain's clean energy sector to "get bills down for good".
Environment
UK news
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Britains's AI gold rush hits a wall: not enough electricity

Britain must rapidly expand renewable energy capacity to meet datacenter demand while avoiding blackouts and higher consumer bills.
Environment
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

Electricity and gas provider Energia sold to French private investment firm

Energia is being sold from I Squared Capital with no disclosed price; the company maintains operations, faces falling operating profits, and continues renewable expansion.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Is Europe winter-ready despite lower gas stocks? DW 09/16/2025

EU gas reserves at just over 80% provide a solid buffer, supported by diversified LNG imports and increased renewables, reducing acute winter supply risk.
Environment
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

National Wealth Fund commits 200m to UK battery storage push

The National Wealth Fund will invest up to £200 million to co-fund battery storage projects to increase grid-scale storage and support clean energy transition.
Environment
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

US's spike in electricity use is slowing down a bit

Natural gas supplied 39% of U.S. grid electricity in H1 2025, with renewables at 25% and emissions-free generation (including nuclear) at 43%.
US politics
fromFast Company
3 months ago

The Senate budget bill would essentially kill wind and solar development

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act threatens U.S. clean energy initiatives by rolling back tax credits and imposing new taxes on renewable energy projects.
Digital life
fromComputerworld
6 months ago

Lessons for IT leaders from Monday's massive European blackout

The European power grid's vulnerability stems from both physical and digital causes as it transitions to renewable energy sources.
fromHomebuilding
6 months ago

Could Trump's trade war make green energy cheaper in the UK?

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), China currently manufactures over 80% of the world's solar panel components and 95% of heat pump compressors.
Renovation
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