April 20, 2016

Energy secretary Amber Rudd is attempting to get rid of an amendment to the Energy Bill which would extend the grace period for onshore wind farms hit by the early closure of the Renewables Obligation (RO). http://utilityweek.co.uk/news/rudd-blocks-longer-grace-period-for-onshore-wind-subsidies/1235752#.Vxc4YY-cF9B

A delay or cancellation of the proposed Hinkley nuclear project in the UK could lead to an increase in energy bills and jeopardise the nation’s decarbonisation targets. http://www.energylivenews.com/2016/04/20/amber-rudd-hinkley-delay-risks-emissions-targets-and-energy-bills-hike/

Former Energy Secretary Sir Ed Davey is to launch an energy supply business. http://www.energylivenews.com/2016/04/19/ed-daveys-firm-launches-new-energy-company/