Energy industry

UK should expect high fuel bills for at least 18 months, E.ON boss says
Michael Lewis calls for substanstial government intervention to help people deal with costs
Gwyn Topham
22, May, 2022 @1:17 PM

Sizewell C ‘may cost double government estimates and take five years longer to build’
Research into costs of proposed Suffolk power station could further inflame debate over UK nuclear power
Alex Lawson Energy correspondent
22, May, 2022 @9:56 AM

Power failures: what are the bosses of Britain’s bust energy firms doing now?
The collapse of dozens of providers caused huge disruption – but many of the people behind them are still in business
Alex Lawson
21, May, 2022 @3:00 PM

More than $1bn of Coalition’s climate funding could go to fossil fuel projects, analysis finds
‘Clean’ hydrogen and carbon capture and storage head list of funding pledges since net zero promise
Adam Morton Climate and environment editor
20, May, 2022 @8:00 PM

‘Carbon bomb’ makers are putting all our lives at risk | Letters
Letters: Peter Muchlinski, Robert Cooper and Andy Bradley respond to the Guardian’s exposé of big oil’s fossil fuel projects that are a colossal threat to the climate and human life
Letters
19, May, 2022 @4:47 PM

Windfall tax would hit renewables investment, National Grid boss says
John Pettigrew claimed a levy on oil and gas companies could derail efforts to meet climate crisis targets
Alex Lawson Energy correspondent
19, May, 2022 @12:48 PM

Shell boss faces investor rebellion over £13.5m pay package
Pirc urges shareholders at AGM to vote against Ben van Beurden’s ‘excessive’ pay
Alex Lawson Energy correspondent
18, May, 2022 @2:16 PM

There’s no chance of cutting bills while the private sector runs the UK energy market | David Hall
All that the energy giants are interested in is profit. Public ownership – as in France – is the only answer, says public services expert David Hall
David Hall
18, May, 2022 @2:00 PM

Carbon bombs: Inside the 20 May Guardian Weekly
Uncovering the oil and gas mega-projects. Also: anger in Buffalo
Graham Snowdon
18, May, 2022 @8:00 AM

Shut down fossil fuel production sites early to avoid climate chaos, says study
Exclusive: Nearly half existing facilities will need to close prematurely to limit heating to 1.5C, scientists say
Damian Carrington Environment editor
17, May, 2022 @6:00 AM

Light pollution falling amid soaring energy prices, star survey finds
Reasons behind drop include people being more conscious of energy use during cost of living crisis, says CPRE
Helena Horton Environment reporter
17, May, 2022 @5:00 AM

Labour to try to force Commons vote on North Sea windfall tax
Party to put ministers on spot over the cost of living amid signs of support for policy on Tory benches
Peter Walker and Helena Horton
16, May, 2022 @9:30 PM
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