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Drivers Warned of Serious Problems With Electric Cars Despite Soaring Popularity. The Sun, 25 May.
Vehicles are Rapidly Taking Off – But is This a Good Thing?. New Scientist, 25 May
Keith Bell on the Adrian Chiles show, discussing energy networks. Radio 5 Live, 11 May
Axing CfDs would increase offshore wind costs by one third. Utility Week, 5 May
Power giant Drax told by own advisers to stop calling biomass ‘carbon neutral’. Sky News, 26 April
‘An era of fossil decline is about to begin’: New report suggests emissions from global power sector have peaked. Business Green, 12 April.
Great British Energy—should the state generate our power? The Prospect, 6 April
Pinnacle Power eyes £1bn deployment for UK heat networks. Edie, 05 April
Great British Energy—should the state generate our power? Prospect Magazine, 04 April
Heat pumps too expensive to meet net zero target. The Telegraph, 04 April
More UK policy support needed to make heat pumps affordable, academics warn. Business Green, 04 April
Heat pump cost reductions could be less than expected. Energy Live News, 04 April
Are heat pumps really worth it? The Times, 03 April
IEA: Heat pump sales reached record highs in 2022, with Europe leading the way. Edie. 03 April
Study: Heat pumps could slash UK buildings’ energy demand by 40 per cent. Business Green, 03 March
Powering Up Britain Push to Build Turbines and Ditch Gas in Dash for Energy Security. The Times, 30 March.
“You either eat reasonably well or you freeze to death”: Inside the UK energy crisis. The House, 21 March.
Industry warns UK to strengthen carbon capture commitments or see lead fade away – UpStream, March 5
Finally, some good news! Britain leagues ahead of the EU in the race to go green – The Express, 14 February
Why is Britain taking the axe to wood-burning stoves? – Bloomberg, 6 February
Rob Gross Discussing Wood Burning Stones on Radio 5 Live – BBC Radio 5, 2 February
‘No miracles needed’: Prof Mark Jacobson on how wind, sun and water can power the world – The Guardian, 24 January
Jan Webb on BBC Radio Scotland – BBC Scotland, 23 January
Perception spillover from fracking onto public perceptions of novel energy technologies – Nature, 19 January
Jan Webb on BBC Radio Scotland – BBC Scotland, 5 January
New boilers could be required to be ‘hydrogen-ready’ from 2026 – Engineering and Technology, 14 December
Energy-saving efforts ‘critical gap’ in UK’s response to soaring bills – report – Evening Standard, 14 December
Energy-saving efforts ‘critical gap’ in UK’s response to soaring bills – report – Jersey Evening Post, 14 December
Energy-saving efforts ‘critical gap’ in UK’s response to soaring bills – report – The Independent, 14 December
Energy-saving efforts ‘critical gap’ in UK’s response to soaring bills – report – Yahoo News, 14 December
New boilers could be required to be ‘hydrogen-ready’ from 2026 – E&T Magazine, 14 December
The green jobs bonanza is already here – The New Statesman, 14 December
‘It all adds up’: Government to finally launch energy-saving campaign, as critics slam ‘alarming lack of progress’ – Business Green, 14 December
Britain’s blackout plans put to the test as temperatures drop – The Telegraph, 6 December
National Grid boss explains when blackouts and power cuts could be imposed in the UK – The Independent, 24 November
Solar sector hits out at windfall tax that threatens investment needed for renewable energy targets – Solar Power Portal, 22 December
UK budget: Energy secretary urged to end renewables cost being pegged to gas prices in move that could save businesses £11bn a year – The Scotsman, 17 November
Large-scale behavioural data are key to climate policy – Nature, 16 November
Can renewables help bring the cost of our bills down? – Herald Scotland, 10 November
Power Struggle: Will the energy crisis derail climate change targets? – Hollyrood, 7 November
Sarah Ingham: Save energy, defeat Moscow – Conservative Home, 28 October
No traffic lights, no street lights: What to expect in a winter blackout – The Independent, 21 October
Weekly data: Renewables industry now employs 0.7% of the workforce in EU and China – Energy Monitor, 17 October
Solar sector criticises de-facto windfall tax over investment concerns – Solar Power Portal, 17 October
A trial of e-scooters in Britain has encouraging results – The Economist, 17 October
Why the ‘energy price cap’ is confusing – and how it could be better communicated – The Conversation, 14 October
Rob Gross on BBC News – BBC, 12 October
Government sets out plans to decouple power and gas prices in new Energy Prices Bill – Current News, 12 October
Britain contrasts European neighbors with ‘bizarre’ energy-saving messaging – SP Global, 12 October
Networks warned not to be complacent on ‘Storm Arwen 2 – Utility Week, 10 October
Greenpeace protesters ambush Liz Truss’s speech at Tory Party conference – The Telegraph, 5 October
Charting a New Direction: Turkey and Israel Normalise Ties – Manara Magazine, 3 October
The Energy Transition | UK government announces energy support package and is urged to encourage low-carbon heating – Osborne Clarke, 14 September
‘There are grounds for hope’: Solar Energy UK’s Hewett on Pot Zero CfDs and the energy crisis – Solar Panel Portal, 14 September
How the UK government could get a decent deal on energy – Financial Times, 14 September
British Gas owner wants to cap profits in deal over energy bills – UK Weekly, 13 September
Electricity units set at 34.0p/kWh: Energy Price Guarantee details released by the government – Current News, 13 September
British Gas owner wants to cap profits in government deal over energy bills – The Independent, 11 September
Renewable and nuclear power suppliers will be asked to cut prices – The Times, 9 September
More solar “clearly in Treasury’s interest”, say lobbyists urging price reforms – The Energyst, 9 September
Energy producers extended £40bn ‘last resort’ liquidity facility – The Financial Times, 8 September
Government must take ‘robust stance’ on CfD expansion – Utility Week, 9 September
Energy crisis briefing – Politics.co.uk, 7 September
‘Be careful what you wish for’: OEUK warns against expanding windfall tax – City A.M., 7 September
Solar sector backs plans to reduce bills using fixed price contracts for RO renewable generators – Solar Power Portal, 6 September
UKERC Director Rob Gross on BBC News – BBC News, 6 September
Power move: UK ministers eye big energy profits for tax raid – The Guardian, 6 September
UKERC Co-Director, Mike Bradshaw on Newsday on BBC World Service – BBC World Service, 6 September
Solar companies consider reduced income to help UK households – PV Magazine, 6 September
The Energy Crisis: Who’s Cashing In? Featuring Rob Gross – BBC Panorama, 5 September
UK solar industry backs plan to cut power bills – Renewable Energy Magazine, 5 September
Energy UK backs proposals to offer CfDs to existing generators – Utility Week, 4 September
Seven ideas to combat high energy costs – BBC, 2 September
New Prime Minister faces flurry of proposals for tackling the energy crisis – Business Green, 2 September
UK proposals for fixed-price contracts for older renewables backed by RenewableUK – Renewables Now, 2 September
Energy sector backs proposals to lower bills through new fixed contracts for generators – Current News, 2 September
Energy UK backs proposals to offer CfDs to existing generators – Utility Week, 2 September
Energy UK backs scheme to reduce power costs – Politics.co.uk, 2 September
Fixed prices for older offshore wind backed by industry to reduce exposure to gas-led cost hikes – Business Live, 2 September
UK wind industry backs call to decouple renewable electricity from gas – Wind Power Monthly, 2 September
Energy industry proposes decoupling gas and renewables to save £18bn a year – Proactive, 2 September
Energy UK backs scheme to cut profits from renewable generators – Business Matters, 1 September
Wind industry welcomes new plan for cheaper electricity bills – renewableUK, 1 September
Energy industry backs plan to save businesses and homes up to £18bn a year – The Guardian, 1 September
Energy UK backs scheme to cut down profits from renewable generators – CityAM, 1 September
RenewableUK backs new power deal plan for old projects – ReNews, 1 September
Power Market Design featuring Rob Gross – Aurora Energy Unplugged, 1 September
Director Rob Gross on BBC Breakfast speaking about UK nuclear power – BBC Breakfast, 1 September
Energy contracts reform can bring prices down – if the new PM is tough enough – The Guardian, 1 September
Director Rob Gross on Tom Swarbrick at Drive discussing nuclear power – LBC, 31 August.
Energy crisis: why the UK will be at the mercy of international gas prices for years to come – The Conversation, 31 August
A decade of energy failures – The Times, 30 August
Wanted: a new energy contract for renewables and nuclear projects – The Guardian, 30 August
Independent retailers ‘being forced to hike prices’ over energy crisis says BIRA – Business Live, 30 August
Electricity generator SSE proposes plan to help with household bills – Financial Times, 21st August
Top Tory calls for fracking to reduce huge energy bills – Lincolnshire Live, 12 August
How ready is Britain for a gas crisis this winter? – The Times, 8 August
What falling wind speeds mean for UK energy supplies – New Civil Engineer, 1 August
Heatwave left UK ‘very close’ to energy shortfall – New Civil Engineer, 26 July
Tory leadership contest: What do tax cuts mean for our public services? – New Statesman, 15 July
The role of hydrogen in a clean energy system, explained – Climate Home News, 13 July
Coal-fired power station given a stay of execution – China Daily, 16 June
A full tank of petrol costs £100, but electric vehicle drivers pay just £37 to fully charge – iNews, 13 June
Keith Bell on Good Morning Scotland – BBC Scotland, 30 May
UK Could Still Foist Windfall Tax on Electricity Firms’ Booming Profit – Bloomberg, 27 May
Can the British Energy Security Strategy control soaring household bills? – New Statesman, 25 May
Climate activists Tyre Extinguishers deflate 50 SUVs in Clifton – Bristol Post, 23 May
Can the EU wean itself off Russian gas? – The Financial Times, 19 April
Climate and heritage experts call on British Museum to end BP sponsorship – The Guardian, 19 April
Report: Investing in renewables and energy efficiency creates more jobs than fossil fuels – Business Green, 11 April
On energy strategy, the government is leaving women in the cold – Resilience, 11 April
The war in Ukraine and the path to climate disaster – Socialist Appeal, 11 April
Peter Taylor on BBC Radio Humberside, discussing the Energy Security Strategy, 7 April
Rob Gross on the BBC News channel discussing the Energy Security Strategy, 6 April
Investment in renewable energy can deliver more jobs than fossil fuels, report finds – Yahoo News UK, 6 April
Clean power groups call for slicker process on UK planning and permits – Financial Times, 5 April
Final warning: what does the IPCC’s third report instalment say? – The Guardian, 5 April
Mechanisms in place to mitigate impact of Hinkley Point C delays – New Civil Engineer, 30 March
Energy price cap means now might be the best time to green your home – New Scientist, 29 March
Rob Gross on The Daily Climate Show on Sky News – Sky News, 29 March
We need a pan-European approach to energy security – The Times, 29 March
New vigilante eco group targets SUVs and deflates HUNDREDS of tyres – MSN, 8 March
Don’t let high energy prices derail UK green agenda, say climate experts – The Guardian, 7 March
Fracking’s fate to be sealed in a fortnight — for ever? – The Times, 6 March
Here Are The Russian Oligarch Yachts Being Seized As Sanctions Sink In – Verve Times, 3 March
Brexit ‘far from over’ in energy sector, says new research – The Energyst, 10 February
UK Local Governments Demand Plutonium Safety Upgrades – Environment News Service, 11 February
Taking the heat out of funding the transition – Energy Monitor, 19 January
Energy prices are unlikely to fall in 2022 or beyond – not until major importers get serious about green transition – The Conversation, 06 January
‘There’s been nothing like this’: Soaring energy prices in 2021 sent suppliers bust and hiked customers’ bills – iNews, 2 January
Where does the UK sit in the world’s turbulent energy landscape? – New Statesman, 30 December
Designing generator packages for data centre standby power – Process and Control Today, 21 December
Annual report finds climate change destabilising Arctic – Carbon Brief, 15 December
Gas crisis fuels call for UK to update energy security policy – The Guardian, 15 December
UKERC Director Rob Gross on You and Yours – BBC Radio 4, 19 November
Time to start thinking about zero-carbon electricity market design – Market Screener, 10 November
UKERC Director Rob Gross on LBC News – LBC News, 6 November
Learning from the UK’s exposure to the global gas crisis – Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung, 29 October
U.K. tries to juice UN climate talks with its own net-zero plan – Bloomberg, 19 October
The UK’s reliance on gas imports leaves us open to unpredictable prices – The Guardian, 14 October
Times letters: Mike Bradshaw features – The Times, 06 October
Ministers consider shifting green levies from electricity to gas – Current News, 30 September
Mike Bradshaw features on The Briefing Room discussing The UK’s Energy Crisis, 23 September
Prof Rob Gross discusses energy crisis on BBC News – BBC News Channel, September 22
Prof Rob Gross discusses the current energy crisis on the Today programme – BBC Radio 4, September 20
Solving sustainability challenges in UK data centres – Techerati, September 16
Limiting fossil fuel extraction to meet 1.5 degrees Celsius – Energy World, September 9
Asia’s coal prices hit new highs as global utilities scramble for fuel – Energy World, September 7
In-depth Q&A: How will the UK’s hydrogen strategy help achieve net-zero? – Eco-Business, August 20
UK government unveils hydrogen strategy – The Engineer, August 17
Prof Rob Gross on World at One – BBC Radio 4, August 6th
Can nuclear power save the planet? – Independent, July 28
Earth, Wind and Fire: Can UK Power Hit Net-Zero? – Politics Home, July 23
The policies of change, with Robert Gross – Fully Charged, June 28
Are Brexit energy negotiations slowing the UK’s net zero drive? – Business Green, June 18
UKERC warns Brexit to have ‘undeniably important impact’ on net zero – Current News, June 18
Halogen lightbulb sales to be banned in the UK – Joe.co.uk, June 10
What does Shell’s Dutch court ruling mean for big polluters? – Ends Report, June 10
Energy Efficiency Comparison: Air-Cooling vs Liquid Cooling – Inside HPC, May 26
Transmission charging ‘not necessarily’ impacting emissions reductions – Energy Voice, May 28
Green energy drive puts Britain’s resilience in doubt – The Telegraph, May 19
Rob Gross on Times Radio – April 22
Green energy tariffs may sometimes be misinformed – The Westfield Voice, April 7
Driving the next stage of European green recovery – Social Europe, April 6
Green energy tariffs often ‘misleading’ – BBC, April 1
UKERC Director Rob Gross on You and Yours – BBC Radio 4, March 12
UKERC Director Rob Gross discussing the Fukushima disaster – BBC World News, March 12
How governments and companies should listen to the people on climate change – Phys.org, March 5
Seven driving laws coming in 2021 – and they start in March – Birmingham Live, February 25
Changes to car tax – how will they affect you – Business Motoring, February 24
UKPN and WWU launch hybrid ‘cross vector’ low carbon heating trial – Current News, February 10
A hydrogen fuel revolution is coming – here’s why we might not want it – New Scientist, February 3
Low-carbon heat: UK’s heat pump sales set to almost double this year – Edie.net, February 3
What’s Next For EU Energy Research After Brexit? – Forbes, January 25
Is oil dead? ‘Black gold’ loses its sparkle – E&T, January 20
Heating systems are ready to get ready for decarbonisation, says BEMA – HVP, January 20
The heat pump rollout could fail due to high electricity costs warns EAC – Current News, December 22
Calls for 50% tax on most polluting cars to improve uptake of electric vehicles – RAC, December 18
France Energy: The Nuclear Option – TRT World, December 16
Is it time for a tougher tax on SUV gas-guzzlers? – Business Green, December 15
UKERC on The Today Show – BBC Radio 4, December 14
World is in danger of missing Paris climate target, summit is warned – Carbon Brief, December 14
Sizewell C: Government in talks to fund £20bn nuclear plant – BBC, December 14
Path to net zero puts heavy burden on UK consumers – Financial Times, 9 December
Ending UK’s climate emissions ‘affordable’, say official advisers – The Guardian, 9 December
How can we turn our homes green to meet the climate challenge? – Press Association, 9 December (This article was released by the Press Association and shared in many regional publications)
The revolution will not be capitalised – Petroleum Economist, 4 December
Editors comment November/December 2020: Green plan of action – HVP Magazine, 2 December
In-depth Q&A: Does the world need hydrogen to solve climate change? – Carbon Brief, 30 November
Nuclear power pushed to back burner in U.K.’s green energy plan – Japan Times, 22 November
Britain warned to ramp up electric car subsidies or lose green race – The Telegraph, 19 November
BEIS gives businesses extra 12 months to apply for RHI – Edie.net, 10 November
Who needs SUVs? Dear Keir, walk to the tailor next time – The Guardian, 2 November
Towards net-zero: The 8 green policies UK businesses are still waiting for – Edie.net, 21 October
Prof Rob Gross discussing wind farms on Mid Morning BBC Essex, 20 October
Existing domestic heat policy “falls short” of net zero ambitions – PHPI, 16 October
MPs to consider pros and cons of heat pumps – Cooling Post, 13 October
Attenborough leads list of green gongs – Ends Report, 13 October
UK must upgrade 19,000 homes a week to hit net zero, report finds – Housing Executive, 12 October
Green Homes Grant: homeowners frustrated by lack of installers – The Guardian, 9 October
UK ‘will take 700 years’ to reach low-carbon heating under current plans – The Guardian, 8 October
As fossil fuel jobs falter, renewables come to the rescue – CBS News, 25 September
Clouds Gather Over U.K. Nuclear as Another Project Fails – Bloomberg, 17 September
U.K. Nuclear’s Future Left in Limbo as Investors Walk Away – Bloomberg, 17 September
Southern North Sea ‘could jump-start green recovery’ – East Anglian Daily Times, 17 September
Wind and solar are 30-50% cheaper than thought, admits UK government – Carbon Brief, 27 August
UK nuclear power: The next Huawei? – Deutsche Welle, 21 August
Letter: California makes case for flexible power grids – Financial Times, 21 August
Is this the end for ‘king coal’ in Britain? – The Guardian, 9 August
Just How Polluting Is Your SUV? This New Campaign Might Shock You – Forbes, 5 August
Adverts for large polluting cars ‘should be banned’ – BBC, 3 August
Ban SUV adverts to meet UK climate goals, report urges – The Guardian, 3 August
CBI: UK won’t reach net-zero without 2025 ban on non-hydrogen-ready boilers – Edie.net,
Solar companies consider reduced income to help UK households – PV Magazine, 6 September 28 July
UK will struggle to be zero carbon without stronger government steer – Power Technology, 24 July
Director Dr. Rob Gross appearing on BBC Points West on Friday, 17 July
Britain’s nuclear future uncertain as relations with China fray – Stars and Stripes, 11 July
Britain’s nuclear future uncertain as relations with China Fray – Alton Telegraph, 11 July
Survey: Energy professionals believe retrofitting is key to a green Covid-19 recovery – Edie, 8 July
Britain’s Nuclear Future Uncertain as Relations With China Fray – Bloomberg, 8 July
Brits Warned to Keep Flashlight Handy in Case of Coronavirus Power-Out – Breitbart, 2 April
Coronavirus crisis blackouts warning as families told to keep torches on hand – The Mirror, 1 April
Electric car emissions myth ‘busted’ – BBC, 25 March
The UK’s innovation policy must match the scale of the net zero challenge – Business Green, March 12
Is the UK on the cusp of low-carbon heat and transport? – Edie, 4 March
World-class energy research to drive a net zero future, Cambridge Network, 20 February
New car market: Will 2020 provide calm before the hurricane?, AM Online, 19 February
Boris Johnson’s cabinet and the lobbying network, The Ecologist, 18 February
What can we learn from August 9th?, Network, 7 February
Tesla is running up against the biggest problem in electric cars, Inverse, 2 February
The Paradox of EV Sales Up but Emissions Rising – Ride Tech, 04 February
Electric car sales are rising, but so are emissions. What’s going on? – Wired, 21 January
Q&A Feature: Net zero and the challenges for the UK energy sector, The Engineer, 20 January
2020 vision: cars to look forward to this year – The Telegraph, 1 January