<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Sustainable Energy - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/sustainable-energy/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/sustainable-energy/rss/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Sustainable Energy news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your profession!]]></description><language>en-uk</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[South Korea turns to renewables to cut emissions and reduce fossil fuel costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Korea is accelerating its renewable energy ambitions, with plans to almost triple installed capacity to 100GW by 2030 as it seeks to reduce emissions, strengthen energy security and cut reliance on costly fossil fuel imports.New research from Ember and Global Energy Monitor suggests the target could slash the country&rsquo;s annual fossil fuel power import bill from an estimated USD 25 billion to around USD 13 billion.<br />
The move comes as global energy markets remain volatile, with gas pric]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/sustainable-energy/south-korea-turns-to-renewables-to-cut-emissions-and-reduce-fossil-fuel-costs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/sustainable-energy/south-korea-turns-to-renewables-to-cut-emissions-and-reduce-fossil-fuel-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flagship Energy’s Mike Stafford Energy Markets Update – 4th June]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following last week&rsquo;s shallow trough in prices, UK gas and power have edged up again over the last few trading days. Front month gas &ndash; now July 26 following the turn of the calendar month &ndash; has gained 8p/th since the recent low on 27th May, with front month power following a similar but less pronounced trajectory. Q3 26 and Winter 26 for both gas and power show evidence of a slow uptrend over the last six weeks, amid creeping risk premia associated with low gas storage volumes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/sustainable-energy/flagship-energys-mike-stafford-energy-markets-update-4th-june/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/sustainable-energy/flagship-energys-mike-stafford-energy-markets-update-4th-june/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Regenerative farming shown to improve drought resilience]]></title><description><![CDATA[New research from Soil Capital suggests regenerative farming practices can help protect crop yields during drought, offering fresh evidence of their role in strengthening agricultural resilience to climate change.The findings are based on analysis of independently verified data from 1,262 farms covering 331,600 hectares across France. According to Soil Capital, this is one of the largest field-level datasets of its kind assembled in Europe.The dataset combines information on farming practices,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/sustainable-energy/regenerative-farming-shown-to-improve-drought-resilience/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/sustainable-energy/regenerative-farming-shown-to-improve-drought-resilience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French city overhauls public transport with electric bus and trolleybus network]]></title><description><![CDATA[The French city of Limoges is planning a comprehensive overhaul of its public transport system, expanding its electric network through a combination of battery-electric buses and upgraded trolleybuses.The Moov&eacute;o programme, developed in collaboration with local transport operator TCL, will introduce two new Bus Rapid Transit routes by 2030.<br />
Line A will connect Beaubreuil with the University Hospital across 13.6 kilometres with services every six to nine minutes. Line B will link Val de l&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/sustainable-energy/french-city-overhauls-public-transport-with-electric-bus-and-trolleybus-network/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/sustainable-energy/french-city-overhauls-public-transport-with-electric-bus-and-trolleybus-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil and gas majors stay cautious on renewables despite strong long-term growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oil and gas firms remain cautious on renewable investment despite growing clean energy ambitions.Renewables are expected to supply more than 40% of global electricity generation by 2030, according to new analysis from GlobalData, as oil and gas companies continue balancing clean energy ambitions with financial and regulatory pressures.GlobalData&rsquo;s latest Strategic Intelligence report, &ldquo;Renewable Energy in Oil and Gas&rdquo;, forecasts renewable power generation will rise from 7.4PWh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/sustainable-energy/oil-and-gas-majors-stay-cautious-on-renewables-despite-strong-long-term-growth/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/sustainable-energy/oil-and-gas-majors-stay-cautious-on-renewables-despite-strong-long-term-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat pumps shown to slash emissions and energy use in future homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Science has proved heat pumps are more efficient than gas boilers.New research from Bellway and the University of Salford, has found that air source heat pumps can operate more than four times as efficiently as traditional gas boilers in new-build homes, highlighting their potential to reduce emissions and support net-zero transition.The study was carried out inside the University of Salford&rsquo;s Energy House 2.0 climate chamber, where Bellway constructed a full-size three-bedroom home built]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/sustainable-energy/heat-pumps-shown-to-slash-emissions-and-energy-use-in-future-homes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/sustainable-energy/heat-pumps-shown-to-slash-emissions-and-energy-use-in-future-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South West Water guilty of sewage pollution]]></title><description><![CDATA[South West Water has pleaded guilty to a string of pollution offences across Devon and Cornwall, including hundreds of illegal sewage spills into protected waters and repeated discharges onto a popular beach.The prosecution, brought by the Environment Agency, concluded at Plymouth Magistrates&rsquo; Court this week with sentencing expected on 30 July 2026.The company admitted 17 illegal discharge offences, including sewage spills and one charge of failing to take reasonable remedial action afte]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/sustainable-energy/south-west-water-guilty-of-sewage-pollution/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/sustainable-energy/south-west-water-guilty-of-sewage-pollution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OVO pays £7m redress payment over meter scandal]]></title><description><![CDATA[OVO Energy will pay &pound;7m into Ofgem&rsquo;s voluntary redress fund after the regulator found failures in how the supplier protected vulnerable prepayment meter customers.Ofgem has closed its investigation into the company after concluding OVO&rsquo;s inadequate monitoring of prepayment meter customers, including those on the Priority Services Register, breached rules designed to protect people in vulnerable situations.The regulator said the failures exposed customers to a clear risk of har]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/sustainable-energy/ovo-pays-7m-redress-payment-over-meter-scandal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/sustainable-energy/ovo-pays-7m-redress-payment-over-meter-scandal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Britain needs a carbon reporting body fast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain should create a dedicated carbon reporting office to cut red tape, clean up messy emissions data and help businesses compete in low carbon markets, according to Energy Systems Catapult.The organisation is calling for a new Carbon Reporting and Innovation Office to be set up inside the Financial Reporting Council, warning the current system is fragmented, costly and holding back investment.The proposed office would professionalise the carbon accounting and assurance sector, helping impro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/sustainable-energy/britain-needs-a-carbon-reporting-body-fast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/sustainable-energy/britain-needs-a-carbon-reporting-body-fast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Electric offshore wind crew vessels take to the waves]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aqua superPower and Tidal Transit have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the deployment of electric crew transfer vessels (E-CTVs) at ports and harbours supporting offshore wind and wider maritime operations.Under the agreement, Tidal Transit will build and operate E-CTV vessels and manage offshore charging infrastructure, while Aqua superPower will design, build and maintain shore-side charging at the vessels&rsquo; origin ports.<br />
The collaboration is designed to simplify adoption]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/sustainable-energy/electric-offshore-wind-crew-vessels-take-to-the-waves/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/sustainable-energy/electric-offshore-wind-crew-vessels-take-to-the-waves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BNG tax guidance for farmers and land developers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers and landowners have been given long-awaited clarity over how Biodiversity Net Gain payments will be taxed.HMRC has published guidance confirming its approach to payments from BNG, nutrient neutrality schemes, the Woodland Carbon Code and the Peatland Code.The move is expected to give greater certainty to farmers, estates and rural businesses considering environmental land use agreements.Under the guidance, most BNG payments will be treated as trading income for tax purposes.That means H]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/sustainable-energy/bng-tax-guidance-for-farmers-and-land-developers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/sustainable-energy/bng-tax-guidance-for-farmers-and-land-developers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AtkinsRéalis expands nuclear partnership to support UK low-carbon energy goals]]></title><description><![CDATA[AtkinsR&eacute;alis has secured a major new framework agreement with EDF and Sizewell C Limited to support the next phase of the UK&rsquo;s nuclear energy programme, strengthening efforts to deliver reliable low-carbon electricity and reduce emissions.The agreement extends AtkinsR&eacute;alis&rsquo; long-standing work across EDF&rsquo;s operational nuclear fleet and the Hinkley Point C new build project for an initial five-year term, with the option to extend for a further five years. The frame]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/sustainable-energy/atkinsralis-expands-nuclear-partnership-to-support-uk-low-carbon-energy-goals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/sustainable-energy/atkinsralis-expands-nuclear-partnership-to-support-uk-low-carbon-energy-goals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water and energy policies key to AI growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new report has warned that the UK&rsquo;s ambitions to become a global artificial intelligence leader could be undermined unless sustainable water and energy policies are prioritised for data centres.The report from Grundfos, highlights growing concerns over the environmental impact of expanding digital infrastructure.<br />
It warns that poor planning around water efficiency and energy use could increase pressure on already stretched resources while slowing progress towards national sustainability]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/sustainable-energy/water-and-energy-policies-key-to-ai-growth/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/sustainable-energy/water-and-energy-policies-key-to-ai-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brazil takes on Chinese dominance in rare earths]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brazil is attracting growing international interest in its rare earth resources as demand rises for the critical minerals used in electric vehicles, wind turbines, artificial intelligence and advanced technologies.The country holds an estimated 21 million tonnes of rare earth reserves, making it the world&rsquo;s second-largest holder after China, which has around 44 million tonnes.<br />
Global mining companies are increasingly investing in Brazil as governments and industries seek to diversify supp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/sustainable-energy/brazil-takes-on-chinese-dominance-in-rare-earths/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/sustainable-energy/brazil-takes-on-chinese-dominance-in-rare-earths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New platform aims to accelerate EV fleet adoption across the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fuuse has launched Fleet 360, a new platform designed to simplify electric vehicle fleet charging and support the transition to lower-emission transport across the UK.The system is the first UK Charge Point Management System to combine workplace, depot, home and public charging into a single platform.<br />
By providing one real-time view of charging activity, Fleet 360 aims to help businesses reduce administration, improve efficiency and accelerate fleet electrification.The platform includes advance]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/sustainable-energy/new-platform-aims-to-accelerate-ev-fleet-adoption-across-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/sustainable-energy/new-platform-aims-to-accelerate-ev-fleet-adoption-across-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Link climate and nature policies says ZSL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Climate and nature policies are working against each other because governments are still treating the planet&rsquo;s biggest environmental crises as separate problems, a major new report has warned.The report, The Risks of Climate-Nature Silos, led by conservation charity ZSL, says fragmented policy on climate change, biodiversity loss and land degradation is creating costly failures, missed opportunities and unintended damage.The warning comes after a record-breaking heatwave across Europe, ac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/sustainable-energy/link-climate-and-nature-policies-says-zsl/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/sustainable-energy/link-climate-and-nature-policies-says-zsl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Net Hero Podcast -Green screens!]]></title><description><![CDATA[The magic of film-making has always been about creating something extraordinary from nothing. The trouble is that for decades nobody really thought about what happened to all the stuff afterwards.On this week&rsquo;s Net Hero Podcast I sat down with Julie Hoegh, Head of Sustainability at Garden Studios, to talk about an industry that most of us never associate with carbon footprints, waste streams and circular economy thinking.As someone who started in television more than 30 years ago, I remem]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/sustainable-energy/net-hero-podcast-green-screens/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/sustainable-energy/net-hero-podcast-green-screens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is your home as efficient as you think? Bringing measured performance into UK policy]]></title><description><![CDATA[This article, originally written for the Innovation News Network, provides an overview of our recent recommendations for implementing measured performance into UK policy, making sure the energy rating of a home or building reflects how it performs in real-world conditions.<br />
The post Is your home as efficient as you think? Bringing measured performance into UK policy appeared first on Sustainable Energy Association.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/sustainable-energy/is-your-home-as-efficient-as-you-think-bringing-measured-performance-into-uk-policy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/sustainable-energy/is-your-home-as-efficient-as-you-think-bringing-measured-performance-into-uk-policy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New underwater grid link consultation]]></title><description><![CDATA[National Grid has opened a new consultation on a major electricity link that could carry enough power for around two million homes and businesses across Lincolnshire and the East Midlands.The Eastern Green Link 5 project would use a 585km (363 mile) subsea high voltage direct current cable to move electricity from Scotland to Anderby Creek in Lincolnshire, helping transport more homegrown renewable power across the country.The project forms part of the Great Grid Upgrade, described as the bigge]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/sustainable-energy/new-underwater-grid-link-consultation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/sustainable-energy/new-underwater-grid-link-consultation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[London set to miss 2030 net-zero target, admits Sadiq Khan]]></title><description><![CDATA[London will not achieve its target of reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2030, Mayor Sadiq Khan has admitted, citing limited control over the capital&rsquo;s energy system and the need for wider government support.Speaking at Mayor&rsquo;s Question Time, Khan acknowledged that despite significant progress on emissions reduction, the ambitious target is now unlikely to be met.The mayor pointed to measures introduced during his time in office, including the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) and t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/sustainable-energy/london-set-to-miss-2030-net-zero-target-admits-sadiq-khan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/sustainable-energy/london-set-to-miss-2030-net-zero-target-admits-sadiq-khan/</guid></item></channel></rss>