Daily Debrief
Top stories from Wednesday 30 September 2026
- #1Solar Power Portal
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The EV transition is accelerating - now we must ensure that everyone can live electric
The case for electrification has never been clearer, but the transition will only be a success if it’s fair and accessible for all, writes Pod CEO Melanie Lane After a record-shattering summer, the case for electrification has rarely been more urgent. Encouragingly, Britain has made significant progress in its…
Business Green - #3
Energy bills in Great Britain forecast to jump by £276 a year from January
Cap poised to rise by 16% to equivalent of £1,999 for dual-fuel bill, the biggest quarterly increase since January 2023 Business live – latest updates Household energy bills in Great Britain are predicted to reach almost £2,000 a year for the typical household from January as the impact of the Middle East war…
The Guardian Energy - #4
Study: Record diesel prices mean EVs now 50 per cent cheaper to run
'Sky high' diesel prices across Europe and the UK drive calls for policymakers to harness electrification to escape rising costs
Business Green - #5
Tata Steel’s Grid Connection Was Contracted for 2027. It’s Now Not Coming Until 2029
National Grid’s Electricity System Operator signed a formal connection offer with Tata Steel in May 2024, committing to build the infrastructure needed to power Port Talbot’s new electric arc furnace by the end of 2027. That written commitment has already been missed. The furnace itself, originally targeted for early…
Energy News Europe - #6
Burnham’s GB Grid plan welcomed by industry, but success will be in the details
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Change agent: Burnham's support for clean energy is welcome, but tough choices await
The Prime Minister is serious about climate action and has the political ability to sell his vision, but imminent decisions on North Sea drilling and electric vehicles could undermine his green ambitions
Business Green - #8
Industry reveals embodied carbon of UK concrete fell five per cent last year
Latest Low Carbon Concrete Group Market Benchmark report shows emissions reductions have been achieved following revisions to industry standards to enable use of more low carbon materials
Business Green - #9
Government must stop dithering over energy bill support for the vulnerable | Nils Pratley
Ministers should introduce a properly targeted social tariff rather than tinker with the warm homes discount Energy bills forecast to jump by £276 a year from January What to do as prices head for £2,000 a year After the hopeful good vibes in Liverpool, here comes a reminder of what is coming this winter: a mighty new…
The Guardian Energy - #10
Reverion raises $175m to scale carbon-negative power plants
Reverion has raised $175m in Series B to expand production of its power plants that generate dispatchable, carbon-negative electricity.
Energy Monitor (GlobalData) - #11
Carbon finance 2.0: Navigating the new era of carbon neutralisation, insetting, and updated standards - On demand
WATCH NOW: Experts discuss how carbon markets are moving towards greater integrity, and how purchases can complement emissions reductions and credible net zero plans Carbon finance is entering an exciting new phase, with high integrity credits with the potential to help businesses deliver carbon cuts both within their…
Business Green - #12
New UK gas and oil projects are a ‘no-brainer’, says EDF boss
Developing North Sea fields does not contradict net zero goals, according to Simone Rossi New oil and gas projects are a “no-brainer” that pose “no contradiction” to the net zero agenda, according to the head of EDF Energy. Simone Rossi has joined a string of renewables leaders in making the case for more North Sea…
The Guardian Energy - #13
Give me five: Europe’s next power market test
Montel News - #14
UK energy price cap forecast to rise to nearly £2,000 as Iran war drives up prices
Household energy bills forecast to see biggest rise in four years between January and March
Financial Times Energy - #15
Government ‘slow walking’ on delivering nuclear regulatory overhaul
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