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The Cut: Solar boom shows why Burnham should shun North Sea
Last month's solar boom shows just how fast the energy is growing in popularity. The only thing that can scupper it is bad policy making.
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July 2026 was another record month for solar Solar generation in July broke loads of records, showing the power and potential of renewable energy for the UK. -
The Cut: Leave the North Sea alone In this week's edition we look at why drilling in the North Sea would be such a terrible idea. We also have an update on batteries. -
PM focused on plug-in solar, not free batteries The government is remaining tight lipped on whether it will eventually offer free plug-in batteries to low-income households. -
Why drilling in the North Sea is a terrible idea Andy Burnham is set to make a decision on North Sea drilling. We say it would be a terrible move to approve new licenses. Here's why. -
Lessons from Germany: what the UK can learn from Europe’s most mature plug-in solar market Germany is the most mature plug-in solar market in the world. With regulations about to be relaxed in the UK what lessons can we learn. -
Andy Burnham to cut VAT on electricity bills on 1st October Andy Burnham has said his government will make electricity cheaper on 1st October. -
The 2026 World Cup emitted as much carbon as Albania The 2026 World Cup emitted about the same amount of carbon as Albania does in a year and more than Rwanda, Western Sahara, and Greenland. -
The Cut: Did you know this government grant covers air conditioners? In this week's edition we're looking at how the Boiler Upgrade Scheme could help you get air conditioning. -
Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers £2,500 discount on air conditioning You can get £2,500 off the price of an air conditioning system by using the Boiler Upgrade Scheme to get an air-to-air heat pump.