EDF: Inflation drives Hinkley Point C nuclear plant costs from £26bn to £33bn February 18, 2023 EDF has told investors that the cost of Hinkley Point C nuclear plant could balloon to £33bn, a near 30 per cent hike on previous estimates.
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EDF UK rakes in £1.1bn profits powered by record electricity prices February 17, 2023 EDF UK has raked in hefty profits, with soaring electricity prices powering its rebound from last year's losses.
British Gas owner Centrica posts £3.3bn record profit – more than treble last year’s £948m February 16, 2023 British Gas owner Centrica has unveiled record profits of £3.3bn - powered by soaring energy prices and historic market volatility.
Offshore wind plans must be sped up to meet energy security goals, green group warns February 16, 2023 UK offshore wind pipeline has reached nearly 100GW - more than double its overall generation target to reach net zero.
Households could start switching energy suppliers in bid for cheaper deals as price cap plummets February 15, 2023 Millions of Brits could switch supplier later this year, with the energy market expected to become more competitive as gas prices ease.
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Planning overhaul needed for UK’s energy security, nuclear industry warns February 14, 2023 The nuclear industry has urged the government to make the planning system less hostile to new nuclear projects.
Green energy firms demand National Grid boost storage after lack of facility saw it pay them £99m to turn generators OFF February 13, 2023 Green energy firms are calling on National Grid to boost storage capabilities after it handed out £100m to energy producers last month.
Water industry pledges to invest its way out of sewage crisis despite missing spending targets last year February 13, 2023 The government must hold firm with plans to clamp down on sewage spills in the water industry, warns a leading environmental group.