The Latest Breaking News from Energy

Closure of Ratcliffe-on-Soar power station in Nottinghamshire puts an end to the country’s use of coal for electricity, which began in 1882

Opposition leader Peter Dutton has revealed the Coalition’s nuclear energy plan relies on many of Australia’s coal-fired power stations running for at least another 12 years – far beyond the time frame officials expect the ageing facilities to last.

A working group will bring together ministers, energy firms and consumer bodies to create a new tariff which could cut bills for those in need.

Some 1.4 million UK homes now use solar energy to generate their electricity. This is helping many homeowners to save money on their electricity bills and even make money by selling excess solar energy back to the grid. Here, we explain how you can use panels, batteries, smart meters and…

A $290m plan to encourage NSW households and small businesses to invest in energy saving tech will help cut energy bills while also reducing carbon emissions.

THE Scottish Government has “no idea” who the prospective buyer for Grangemouth oil refinery is, the acting Energy Secretary has said…

Rachel Reeves defended her £3,700 energy expenses to heat her second home while facing backlash for cutting winter fuel payments for millions of pensioners under new government policies.

A hydrogen investment pact with Germany will support new commercial supply and access to the European market for the emerging industry.

Updated: Raw Energy has quietly disappeared; Prime Energy defaulted on a $17m debt. Electric Kiwi has stopped taking new customers – its co-founder concedes she's unlikely to see Govt step in and break up the gentailers but a new taskforce is a starting point. Now, Winstone Pulp has confirmed the…