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British Gas owner strikes £20bn gas deal with Norway’s state energy company

Centrica’s 10-year agreement with Equinor helps meet almost 10% of the UK’s needs – enough to supply 5m homes

The Guardian - UK

Mountain marvel: how one of biggest batteries in Europe uses thousands of gallons of water to stop blackouts

‘Much-loved’ Dinorwig hydroelectric energy storage site in Wales has a vital role to play in keeping the lights on

The Guardian - UK

FTSE 100 treads water after UK inflation jump

The blue chip index rose 5.34 points, or 0.06%, to close at 8,786.46, with miners helping offset heavy losses for retailer JD Sports.

Evening Standard

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Blow to UK’s 2030 clean energy targets as SSE cuts spending on renewables

Developer shrinks five-year investment plans by £3bn blaming policy and planning delays

The Guardian - UK

Wall Street falls while FTSE 100 regains losses after US economy shrinks

The American economy contracted by 0.3% in the first three months of the year amid Donald Trump’s threats of sweeping trade tariffs.

Evening Standard

Major energy firm to cut jobs and renewables projects in Scotland

SSE is set to cut jobs and scrap several renewable energy projects in Scotland, citing rising costs for the decision ...

The National (Scotland)

These are the businesses conducting the most lobbying in Holyrood

Fossil fuel giants, influential PR firms and the short-term lets industry are among the top lobbyists of the Scottish Government since John Swinney…

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FTSE edges lower at close after Wall Street slump

London’s top index finished 7.27 points lower to end the day at 8,658.85.

Evening Standard

Energy giant SSE names new chief executive from inside firm

Current boss Alistair Phillips-Davies said last year that he will retire after 11 years in charge.

Evening Standard

Plans to keep Scottish hydro power station open for extra 40 years unveiled

PLANS to expand the lifespan of a Scottish hydro power station by “at least” 400 years have been unveiled.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Labour slammed over £25k payment from firm behind fossil fuel plant plans

SCOTTISH Labour have been accused by climate campaigners of “hypocrisy” ...

The National (Scotland)

SSE sent me £7,000 bills for a communal gate post

The utility addressed bills to ‘Feeder Pillar’, which powers flats’ car park gates

The Guardian - UK

SSE produces 26% more clean power as it builds capacity

The energy giant said its output growth in renewable power generation had happened despite sometimes adverse weather late last year.

The Independent UK

Bulb co-founder says latest energy venture takes ‘very different’ approach

Amit Gudka said he has ‘a lot of regret’ about the supplier’s 2021 collapse, as he discussed his battery storage start-up Field.

Evening Standard

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International Business Times

UK Electricity Grid Set For 'Unprecedented' GBP35 Bn Investment

National Grid unveiled Wednesday a massive plan to nearly double the transmission capacity of the UK's electricity grid, boosting the British government's net zero ambitions.

The Guardian - UK

Energy firms to spend £77bn to rewire Great Britain’s electricity grid

National Grid, SSE and ScottishPower submit five-year plans amid shift from fossil fuels to clean electricity

The National (Scotland)

Calls for transparency over true climate impact of new Scottish power station

THIRTY environmental organisations are calling for transparency regarding the true climate impact of the new Peterhead gas power station, as the…

The National (Scotland)

Environmental groups call for transparency on Scottish plant amid data concerns

Thirty Environmental organisations are calling for transparency regarding the true climate impact of the new Peterhead gas power station, as the…

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The Independent UK

Energy firm promises £22 billion investment in ‘critical grid infrastructure’

SSEN Transmission said an additional £9.4 billion of investment could take total spending over the five years of its plan to £31.7 billion.

The Guardian - UK

UK ‘needs to play catch-up’ in global race to rewire electricity grids

For every £1 spent on renewable energy projects, only 25p was invested in connecting them to grid, report finds

The Guardian - UK

Will Labour’s 2030 green energy goal cost more than 2035? They should come clean

Ed Miliband argues the UK should race towards becoming a ‘clean energy superpower’, but costs to the consumer shouldn’t be ignored

The Guardian - UK

Don’t waver on electric car targets, big UK businesses tell Labour

Manufacturers want ministers to ease EV mandate, which would mean energy firms losing out

Evening Standard

UK’s FTSE 100 treads water and pound weakens as US inflation edges higher

The FTSE 100 was declining during the day but managed to gain 4.56 points late in the afternoon to close at 8,030.33.

The Guardian - UK

Trump victory raises risk of investing in offshore wind projects, says RWE

German energy firm shaves €3bn from spending plans for next financial year to €7bn

Evening Standard

SSE boss to retire as energy giant reports sharp rise in profit

Chief executive Alistair Phillips-Davies said he will retire after 11 years in charge, as the firm reported a 26.4% rise in half-year profit.

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