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• UK Power Networks ranked among UK’s top 10 for customer service

  09-07-2026 15:00
  UK Power Networks has been ranked among the UK’s top 10 organisations for customer service and named the highest-performing utility in the latest UK Customer Satisfaction Index (UKCSI).The company, which delivers electricity to 8.5 million homes and businesses across London, the East and South East, ranked 10th across all sectors and was the only utility to feature in the top 50.
  It marks the eighth time UK Power Networks has topped the utilities sector in the UKCSI, published twice a yea
  
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• Government approves One Earth solar farm in major boost for renewable energy

  10-07-2026 11:00
  The Government has granted consent for the One Earth solar farm, a major renewable energy project planned across Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire.The development, which includes battery storage and will connect to the High Marnham substation, is expected to generate up to 740MW of renewable electricity. Developers say this is enough to power more than 200,000 UK homes while avoiding 2.1 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions.One Earth is being developed through a partnership between PS Rene
  
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• Britain’s farmland natural capital valued at £237bn

  10-07-2026 10:00
  Britain’s enclosed farmland provides natural services valued at £237 billion but the wildlife and habitats supporting that wealth remain under severe pressure.The Office for National Statistics has put a long-term value on the food, renewable electricity, pollution removal, climate regulation and recreation provided by agricultural land.Its latest natural capital accounts estimate those services delivered £5.9 billion of value during 2023, including £5.3 billion from liv
  
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• Burnham told to create specific Infrastructure department

  10-07-2026 09:00
  Andy Burnham is being urged to create a dedicated Department for Infrastructure as one of his first acts in Downing Street, ending what engineers say is a fragmented Whitehall system that delays projects and wastes money.The Association for Consultancy and Engineering has written to Burnham arguing his experience as Mayor of Greater Manchester makes him uniquely placed to understand the damage caused when responsibility for transport, energy, water, housing and digital infrastructure is split a
  
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• Postman delivers carbon savings!

  09-07-2026 16:00
  Royal Mail has cut its carbon emissions by nearly a third since 2021, helped by electric vans, cleaner fuels and energy efficiency upgrades.The company’s latest Sustainability Report shows total market-based emissions fell to 1,085KtCO2e in 2025/26, a 31% reduction against its 2020/21 baseline.Emissions were also down 7% year-on-year.Royal Mail said average emissions per parcel fell 6% over the past year to 164gCO2e, which it says keeps it as the UK’s greenest parcel operator.Fleet
  
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• Collett completes dual blade lifter operation

  09-07-2026 15:57 via renews.biz
  Convoy supports deliveries to Sanquhar 2 wind farm
  
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• Cubico appoints Jens-Peter Saul as CEO

  09-07-2026 15:52 via renews.biz
  Interim chief executive takes role on permanent basis
  
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• ACT Blade secures Senvion MM92 certification milestone

  09-07-2026 15:45 via renews.biz
  Conformity statement validates aeroelastic model for ACT100 retrofit blade
  
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• Trina Storage wins Swedish BESS contract

  09-07-2026 15:42 via renews.biz
  OX2 awards third utility-scale battery storage project to company
  
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• Ørsted signs Gode Wind 1 PPA

  09-07-2026 14:59 via renews.biz
  Seven-year agreement supports long-term renewable energy investment
  
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• Pattern bags 600MW SunZia off-take deal

  09-07-2026 14:45 via renews.biz
  Agreement increases wind supply from summer 2027
  
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• Alpiq acquires majority stake in Harmony Energy

  09-07-2026 14:38 via renews.biz
  Deal adds battery storage pipeline across key European markets
  
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• Energy-efficient homes drive demand among buyers in Spain

  09-07-2026 14:00
  Interest in energy-efficient homes is growing across Spain, with buyers increasingly seeking properties that can reduce both household bills and carbon emissions.According to Taylor Wimpey España, sustainability has become a key topic during the homebuying process, with prospective buyers asking more questions about energy ratings, insulation and long-term heating and cooling costs.Marc Pritchard, Sales and Marketing Director at Taylor Wimpey España, said: “Sustainability is
  
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• Flagship Energy’s Mike Stafford Energy Markets Update – 9th July

  09-07-2026 13:57
  After three weeks of fragile calm in the Middle East following the signing of the memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran, markets were given a fresh injection of bullishness this week as the US and Iran exchanged strikes. The Winter 26 gas contract gained 10p/th between close on 2nd July and the morning of the 9th. Its power counterpart saw similar gains, surging from £98.90 to £104.50/MWh over the same period.While Iranian threats to shipping had not reliably ceased in
  
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• ESG gets serious with launch of combined rating agency

  09-07-2026 13:00
  A new sustainability ratings agency has launched across Europe with the merger of two big players, in what’s seen as confirmation of the link between the ESG and finance.EthiFinance and ESG Book are joining forces to create one of the EU’s largest independent credit and sustainability ratings agencies.The deal brings together sustainability ratings, credit ratings, data and analytics under the EthiFinance brand, creating a European provider with more than 300 experts and coverage of
  
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• Van Oord, Sumitomo ink SSEN pact

  09-07-2026 12:43 via renews.biz
  Agreement supports future HVDC transmission projects in northern Scotland
  
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• Extreme heat puts pressure on electricity system with margin warning issued

  09-07-2026 12:12
  Extreme heat across Europe is putting Britain’s electricity system under pressure, prompting the National Energy System Operator to issue an Electricity Margin Notice for this evening.NESO said forecasts show tight margins between 6.30pm and 10.30pm on 9th July, with a projected system shortfall of 1,000MW during the evening peak. The warning is designed to bring more generation and flexible demand into the market before the system reaches that point.A NESO spokesperson said: “Our f
  
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• EEW, CS Energy sign up for 3.2GW Korean project

  09-07-2026 12:06 via renews.biz
  Agreements target local suppliers for Jindo offshore wind complex
  
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• Prysmian deploys new submarine cable burial tool

  09-07-2026 11:37 via renews.biz
  Heavy-duty plough targets deeper cable protection
  
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• Spurs’ solar ambitions kick off

  09-07-2026 11:00
  Tottenham Hotspur has applied to install around 3,800 solar panels on the roof of its north London stadium.The proposed 1.64MW system would give the ground a substantial source of on-site renewable electricity, reducing the amount of power it needs to draw from the grid while the panels are generating.Documents submitted to Haringey Council show the panels and their mounting equipment would be installed across the flat stadium roof. The equipment would sit no more than one metre above the highe
  
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• Nuclear lives on as Sizewell B secures 20-year extension

  09-07-2026 10:00
  Britain’s nuclear fleet has been given a major boost after the Government agreed terms to keep Sizewell B generating until 2055.Centrica has confirmed that Heads of Terms have been signed for a 20-year regulated Contract for Difference, extending the life of the 1.2GW Suffolk power station from its current planned closure date in 2035.The deal means Sizewell B, which generates around 3% of the UK’s electricity, could remain on the system for another three decades.From April 2035 to
  
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• Drax power station is still by far our biggest polluter

  09-07-2026 09:00
  Drax power station produced more carbon emissions than any other UK site in 2025 while receiving a record £999 million in public subsidies, according to new analysis from Ember.The energy think tank says the biomass plant emitted 14.1 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent during the year, making it Britain’s biggest emitter for the eleventh year running and raising fresh questions over the cost and environmental case for burning imported wood pellets for electricity.Ember&rsqu
  
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• UK approves new huge solar farm to power 200,000 homes

  08-07-2026 18:08
  
  The government has approved 30 nationally significant clean energy projects since coming to power in July 2024
  
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• Consultation to strengthen UK nuclear manufacturing

  08-07-2026 16:00
  The High Value Manufacturing (HVM) Catapult has launched a national consultation, to help UK industry capture the economic and industrial benefits of more than £100bn of expected investment in the country’s civil and defence nuclear programmes over the next decade.The organisation is developing a ten-year Nuclear Manufacturing Strategy, arguing that the planned investment represents a “once in a generation” opportunity to strengthen the UK’s manufacturing base, imp
  
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• Hydrogen industry calls for stronger support

  08-07-2026 15:00
  Hydrogen Europe and a coalition of industry organisations have called on EU policymakers to strengthen support for hydrogen infrastructure as negotiations continue on the EU Grids Package.In a joint statement, the organisations argue that hydrogen networks must be treated on an equal footing with electricity infrastructure if Europe is to achieve its competitiveness, energy security and decarbonisation goals. They say hydrogen infrastructure will be essential alongside electricity networks to c
  
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• Sizewell C reports on sustainability targets

  08-07-2026 14:00
  Sizewell C has published its second Annual Sustainability Report, outlining progress on environmental, social and economic commitments as construction of the new nuclear power station continues in Suffolk.The report shows the project has now spent £4.89bn with more than 1,000 UK suppliers, including £1.35bn with businesses across the East of England. More than 2,000 people are currently working on site, with over one-third coming from the local area.The project has also created 120
  
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• Sky high energy prices will cost our businesses £85 billion

  08-07-2026 13:00
  High energy prices could wipe £85 billion from the UK economy if factory closures and falling production are allowed to spread, manufacturers have warned.A joint report from Make UK and Ecotricity says industrial electricity costs are now threatening investment, competitiveness and in some cases the survival of British factories, with 13% of manufacturers warning further price shocks could be terminal for their operations.The report, From Crisis to Stability: A Future Energy System for Ma
  
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• EU retrofit scheme wasting billions for little effect

  08-07-2026 12:00
  EU-funded home renovation schemes are delivering only modest energy savings, with auditors warning billions are being spent on easy upgrades rather than deeper work that would cut consumption for decades.The European Court of Auditors said measures backed by the Recovery and Resilience Facility, the EU’s COVID recovery fund, too often favour faster projects such as window replacements and solar panels over major renovations capable of cutting energy use by more than 60%.That matters becau
  
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• Octopus union rights battle underway

  08-07-2026 11:00
  Octopus Energy is facing a union recognition battle as it grows from challenger brand into Britain’s biggest household energy supplier.The Financial Times reported that GMB is preparing to submit a formal proposal for voluntary recognition at the London-based company, following concerns over workloads, training and worker representation.The move follows a collective grievance lodged last year by installers working on heat pumps and electric vehicle charge points through Octopus Energy Ser
  
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• Ofgem promises to regulate brokers without undermining the market

  08-07-2026 10:00
  Open letter from Louise van Rensburg, Deputy Director for Third-Party Intermediaries, OfgemOfgem’s call for input launches a review of the Third-Party Intermediaries (TPIs) sector, marking a pivotal moment for the UK energy market.The consultation – open until 16 July – is inviting input from TPIs, customers and their representatives, suppliers and anyone else with an interest, to better understand the TPI sector and its structure, and to ensure that new TPI regulation to stri
  
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