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Investment of £4.7 billion urgently needed to upgrade UK grid
An investment of £4.7 billion is urgently needed to upgrade the UK’s national electricity grid to accommodate new renewable and nuclear power sources, according to a report from the Electricity Networks Strategy Group.
Europe looking set for a nuclear revival
Energy companies Enel and EDF have signed a Memoranda of Understanding to form a 50:50 joint venture to investigate the feasibility of constructing four new nuclear reactors in Italy.
European Parliament calls for adoption of energy efficiency target
The European Parliament has overwhelmingly backed a comprehensive energy plan for the region, including a 35% improvement in energy efficiency.
Germany boosts energy efficiency investment
Germany’s Ministry of Economics and Technology has given its Energy Efficiency and Climate Protection programme a €15 million boost.
UK nuclear authority announces four sites for development
The UK’s Nuclear Decommissioning Agency has confirmed that it will put up land at four sites in the country for consideration for new nuclear build.
Iberdrola and SSE look to expand UK nuclear power together
Spanish energy giant Iberdrola and UK utility Scottish and Southern Energy have announced plans to form a joint venture to develop new nuclear power capacity in the UK.
UK opposition launches smart plan for low carbon economy
UK opposition leader David Cameron today launched a green paper setting out the Conservative Party’s plan for a low carbon economy.
E.ON and RWE join forces on UK nuclear power stations
E.ON UK and RWE npower are joining forces to develop new nuclear power capacity in the UK.
Energy efficiency must be priority, says Chu
Steven Chu, President-elect Barack Obama’s choice for energy secretary, said energy efficiency must be the first course of action in the new administration.
RWE looks to invest in new nuclear facility in Wales
RWE npower has acquired land and a grid connection for up to 3.6 GW of new nuclear power at Wylfa on the Isle of Anglesey in North Wales.