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FCA Investigates Drax Over Biomass Sourcing, Delaying Potential Subsidies
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is investigating Drax power generator for potentially misleading statements about its wood pellet sourcing from January 2022 to March 2024, impacting its £10bn+ renewable energy subsidies and potentially delaying a new subsidy contract.
FCA Investigates Drax Over Biomass Sourcing, Delaying Potential Subsidies
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is investigating Drax power generator for potentially misleading statements about its wood pellet sourcing from January 2022 to March 2024, impacting its £10bn+ renewable energy subsidies and potentially delaying a new subsidy contract.
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48% Bias Score
Air-to-Air Heat Pumps Gain Traction in UK Amidst Volatile Weather
David Tester's West Sussex home uses an air-to-air heat pump, powered by solar panels, for heating and cooling, highlighting a potential solution to Britain's volatile weather and the government's push to replace gas boilers with heat pumps.
Air-to-Air Heat Pumps Gain Traction in UK Amidst Volatile Weather
David Tester's West Sussex home uses an air-to-air heat pump, powered by solar panels, for heating and cooling, highlighting a potential solution to Britain's volatile weather and the government's push to replace gas boilers with heat pumps.
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48% Bias Score
UK Finalizes £38bn Deal for Sizewell C Nuclear Project
The UK government secured £38bn in funding for the Sizewell C nuclear power plant, involving private investors and increased energy bills, despite significant cost increases; construction is expected to begin soon, aiming to power 6 million homes.
UK Finalizes £38bn Deal for Sizewell C Nuclear Project
The UK government secured £38bn in funding for the Sizewell C nuclear power plant, involving private investors and increased energy bills, despite significant cost increases; construction is expected to begin soon, aiming to power 6 million homes.
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40% Bias Score
UK Climate Progress: Electric Cars and Heat Pumps Gain Traction, but Cheaper Electricity Needed
The UK's Climate Change Committee reports progress in electric car and heat pump adoption, but emphasizes the need for cheaper electricity to accelerate the transition to net-zero emissions by 2050, despite political disagreements about the feasibility of the goal.
UK Climate Progress: Electric Cars and Heat Pumps Gain Traction, but Cheaper Electricity Needed
The UK's Climate Change Committee reports progress in electric car and heat pump adoption, but emphasizes the need for cheaper electricity to accelerate the transition to net-zero emissions by 2050, despite political disagreements about the feasibility of the goal.
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32% Bias Score
GB Energy Funding Cut by £2.5 Billion
The UK government has cut £2.5 billion from Great British Energy's budget, reallocating it to Great British Energy – Nuclear, sparking internal conflict and potentially hindering renewable energy development; this decision follows months of tension and an earlier commitment to the full amount.
GB Energy Funding Cut by £2.5 Billion
The UK government has cut £2.5 billion from Great British Energy's budget, reallocating it to Great British Energy – Nuclear, sparking internal conflict and potentially hindering renewable energy development; this decision follows months of tension and an earlier commitment to the full amount.
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52% Bias Score
UK to Redistribute Energy Network Costs Based on Income
The UK's energy regulator, Ofgem, is considering a plan to make wealthier households pay more for upgrading energy networks, reducing costs for low-income households by adjusting the standing charge on energy bills based on income.
UK to Redistribute Energy Network Costs Based on Income
The UK's energy regulator, Ofgem, is considering a plan to make wealthier households pay more for upgrading energy networks, reducing costs for low-income households by adjusting the standing charge on energy bills based on income.
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44% Bias Score
Heat Pump Savings: £375 Annual Savings Possible with UK Energy Reform
A new analysis by E3G finds that UK households could save roughly £375 per year on heating bills by switching to heat pumps if the government takes steps to make electricity cheaper, including ending green levies on electrical heating, reforming electricity pricing, and preventing gas companies from...
Heat Pump Savings: £375 Annual Savings Possible with UK Energy Reform
A new analysis by E3G finds that UK households could save roughly £375 per year on heating bills by switching to heat pumps if the government takes steps to make electricity cheaper, including ending green levies on electrical heating, reforming electricity pricing, and preventing gas companies from...
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48% Bias Score
UK Invests €43 Billion in Nuclear Power Plant
The UK government announced a €43 billion investment in the Sizewell C nuclear power plant, creating 10,000 jobs and aiming to provide electricity for six million homes, marking a significant shift in energy policy.
UK Invests €43 Billion in Nuclear Power Plant
The UK government announced a €43 billion investment in the Sizewell C nuclear power plant, creating 10,000 jobs and aiming to provide electricity for six million homes, marking a significant shift in energy policy.
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44% Bias Score
UK Rejects £25bn Moroccan Renewable Energy Import Plan
The UK government rejected a £25 billion renewable energy project to import solar and wind power from Morocco, a decision surprising energy executives given its competitive pricing and despite market-tested financing.
UK Rejects £25bn Moroccan Renewable Energy Import Plan
The UK government rejected a £25 billion renewable energy project to import solar and wind power from Morocco, a decision surprising energy executives given its competitive pricing and despite market-tested financing.
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60% Bias Score
UK Opens Door to North Sea Oil Drilling Amid Growing Foreign Gas Dependency
The UK government released new guidance on assessing the environmental impact of oil and gas extraction, potentially allowing drilling at the Rosebank and Jackdaw North Sea oilfields after a court ruling deemed previous approvals unlawful; however, the UK's gas import dependency is projected to reac...
UK Opens Door to North Sea Oil Drilling Amid Growing Foreign Gas Dependency
The UK government released new guidance on assessing the environmental impact of oil and gas extraction, potentially allowing drilling at the Rosebank and Jackdaw North Sea oilfields after a court ruling deemed previous approvals unlawful; however, the UK's gas import dependency is projected to reac...
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56% Bias Score
UK Explores Zonal Energy Pricing Amid 'Postcode Lottery' Fears
The UK government is considering zonal energy pricing, setting electricity prices based on regional production costs, potentially saving billions but also creating a 'postcode lottery' for bills; a final decision is expected around mid-year.
UK Explores Zonal Energy Pricing Amid 'Postcode Lottery' Fears
The UK government is considering zonal energy pricing, setting electricity prices based on regional production costs, potentially saving billions but also creating a 'postcode lottery' for bills; a final decision is expected around mid-year.
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44% Bias Score
UK to Reform Planning Laws to Boost Nuclear Power
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a reform of planning laws to facilitate the construction of more nuclear power plants across the country, including smaller modular reactors (SMRs), to reduce reliance on global energy markets and emissions, aiming for faster construction and lower costs than...
UK to Reform Planning Laws to Boost Nuclear Power
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a reform of planning laws to facilitate the construction of more nuclear power plants across the country, including smaller modular reactors (SMRs), to reduce reliance on global energy markets and emissions, aiming for faster construction and lower costs than...
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48% Bias Score
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