Octopus overtakes British Gas as Britain’s largest household energy supplier Company grew share of market to 23.7% of households in Great Britain by end of 2024, says Cornwall Insight The Guardian - UK · Jan 17, 2025
Sizewell C nuclear plant costs ‘could double to nearly £40bn’ The Government and Sizewell C distanced themselves from the new estimate, which would signal a doubling in price since 2020. Evening Standard · Jan 14, 2025
Sizewell C cost ‘has doubled since 2020 and could near £40bn’ Treasury expected to decide whether to support EDF-backed nuclear power plant in this year’s spending review The Guardian - UK · Jan 14, 2025
Labour donor Dale Vince urges ‘rigorous financial scrutiny’ of Sizewell C costs Green energy entrepreneur voices concerns over project’s funding and ‘spiralling costs’ of UK’s other nuclear plants The Guardian - UK · Dec 28, 2024
France's Most Powerful Nuclear Reactor Finally Comes On Stream France on Saturday connected its most powerful nuclear power reactor to the national electricity grid in what leaders hailed as a landmark moment despite years of delays, budget overruns and technical setbacks. International Business Times · Dec 21, 2024
France's most powerful nuclear reactor joins grid after €13bn holdup France's flagship Flamanville nuclear reactor in Normandy was to start supplying electricity to homes on Friday when it's reconnected to the power grid after a dozen costly years of technical setbacks. Radio France Internationale · Dec 20, 2024
After Long Delay, French Nuclear Plant Coming On Stream France's flagship nuclear reactor at Flamanville in Normandy will finally enter service on Friday after a dozen years of delay, operator EDF said Wednesday. International Business Times · Dec 18, 2024
Tripping the light fantastic as art meets dance at hybrid exhibition A unique exhibition – "Dancing in the Light" – is blending light-inspired artworks with dance performances, thanks to the participation of a dozen international choreographers. Radio France Internationale · Dec 16, 2024
Scotland's last nuclear power station to stay open beyond planned closure Four of the UK's five nuclear power stations will stay open longer than previously planned, their operator has said ... The National (Scotland) · Dec 4, 2024
Four of UK’s oldest nuclear plants to run for even longer as Hinkley Point delayed EDF extends life of reactors to ‘boost energy security’ and bridge gap before new Somerset project starts up The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2024
Four of UK’s five nuclear power stations to be extended beyond planned closure Operator EDF said it would keep the sites open for longer to help maintain electricity supply over the coming years. Evening Standard · Dec 4, 2024
Guadeloupe loses electricity after striking workers seize power station French Caribbean island without power after employees cause ‘emergency shutdown of all the engines’ The Guardian - US · Oct 25, 2024
Rail, water, energy: the big projects likely to be in Rachel Reeves’ budget Chancellor expected to promote range of infrastructure plans to boost economy, including reviving parts of HS2 The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2024
Supreme Court Upholds Biden Administration's Climate Standards On Emissions Supreme Court upholds Biden administration's power plant emissions standards, denying stay request. Legal battle implications for US emissions regulation. Top News · Oct 17, 2024
The Guardian - US · Oct 17, 2024 Lawsuits aim to prevent ‘illegal’ hiding of toxic chemicals by US regulators Companies often claim ‘confidential business information’ to not disclose key information about dangerous chemicals
The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2024 EDF reportedly seeking up to £4bn from investors to finish Hinkley Point C French energy firm reported to be in talks over potential investment to cover ballooning cost of nuclear project
Al Jazeera · Oct 7, 2024 Hurricane Milton heads for Florida: Predicted path and what to expect Florida’s west coast is bracing for a historic Category 5 hurricane as Milton ‘explosively intensifies.’
Radio France Internationale · Oct 4, 2024 Greenpeace warns of flooding risks at France's biggest nuclear plant Greenpeace is urging French energy giant EDF to abandon its plans to build two new reactors at its Gravelines nuclear plant, citing the risk of flooding due to rising sea levels. The environmental group accuses the French nuclear industry of underestimating the threat to the coastal site.
International Business Times · Sep 5, 2024 New French Nuclear Reactor Enters Automatic Shutdown France's newest nuclear reactor, plagued by massive delays and cost overruns, shut itself down automatically Wednesday just a day after starting up for the first time.
Radio France Internationale · Sep 3, 2024 France's Flamanville nuclear reactor gears up for production, but energy roll-out delayed The long awaited Flamanville III EPR nuclear reactor in Normandy is finally entering service after 12 years of delays and setbacks, with the process leading to the first nuclear fission chain reaction finally underway at the plant. However, France's EDF energy company said Monday that the flagship facility would have…
The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2024 Labour urges energy firms to support awareness campaign for winter bills help Energy consumers minister Miatta Fahnbulleh met executives from Centrica, EDF, E.On, Octopus Energy, Scottish Power, Ovo and others on Wednesday.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 28, 2024 Thames Water asks to raise bills by £228 a year as regulators’ plan ‘not deliverable’ – as it happened Live coverage of business, economics and financial markets as water company for southeast England says proposed cuts plan ‘is not tenable and renders our plan uninvestible’
Space · Aug 22, 2024 'Earth Defense Force 6' unleashes retro alien invasion chaos If destroying hordes of alien invaders with extreme prejudice is one of your favorite things to do in video games, you shouldn’t miss out on Earth Defense Force 6.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2024 Energy firms pile on the agony for the vulnerable EDF and British Gas have added to the grief and suffering of the bereaved and sick
The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2024 Energy customers urged to switch to beat winter fuel payments changes UK suppliers’ new fixed-rate tariffs could keep household bills down – and beat forecast energy cap rise