Ofgem Chief Proposes Linking Electricity Prices to Income
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Ofgem Chief Proposes Linking Electricity Prices to Income

In a keynote speech that could reshape how the UK thinks about energy fairness, Ofgem CEO Jonathan Brearley suggested exploring a bold new electricity pricing model based on household income. The proposal would shift the focus away from flat-rate tariffs toward a system where higher earners pay more per unit of electricity.

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Trump Declares Coal ‘Clean and Critical’ in Sweeping Executive Order
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Trump Declares Coal ‘Clean and Critical’ in Sweeping Executive Order

President Trump has signed a sweeping executive order to revive the U.S. coal industry, calling coal “beautiful, clean, and critical” to America’s national and economic security. The order directs federal agencies to expand coal mining on public lands, promote coal exports, and remove policies that discourage investment in coal-fired power.

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Rampion 2 Offshore Wind Farm Gets Government Go-Ahead
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Rampion 2 Offshore Wind Farm Gets Government Go-Ahead

The UK government has approved the development of Rampion 2, an offshore wind farm that will bring up to 90 new turbines to the Sussex coastline. Planned as an extension to the existing Rampion Offshore Wind Farm—which has been generating electricity off the coast of Brighton since 2018—Rampion 2 will be built in the English Channel, between 13km and 26km from the Sussex coast.

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Are Trump’s Tariffs a Tool to Boost U.S. Energy Exports?
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Are Trump’s Tariffs a Tool to Boost U.S. Energy Exports?

U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats have always made headlines—whether aimed at car imports, steel, or goods from America’s largest trading partners. But beyond the immediate trade battles, there’s a quieter question lingering in the background: Are these tariffs also a way to encourage more U.S. energy exports?

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Global Energy Demand Surges in 2024, Driven by Rising Electricity Use
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Global Energy Demand Surges in 2024, Driven by Rising Electricity Use

Global energy demand grew significantly in 2024, rising by 2.2%, nearly double the average growth rate of the past decade, according to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) latest Global Energy Review. The increase was primarily driven by a sharp rise in electricity consumption, with renewables and natural gas meeting most of the additional demand.

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Clean Tech Trade, Solar’s Rise, and COP30 Controversy
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Clean Tech Trade, Solar’s Rise, and COP30 Controversy

The global energy landscape continues to evolve, with notable developments in clean technology trade, solar energy affordability, and the financial performance of green energy stocks. Meanwhile, China reflects on a decade of power sector reforms, and controversy surrounds COP30 preparations in Brazil.

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Amazon, Google, and Meta Back Nuclear in Landmark Energy Pledge
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Amazon, Google, and Meta Back Nuclear in Landmark Energy Pledge

Amazon, Google, Meta, and Siemens Energy are among the major companies signing a pledge to support tripling global nuclear capacity by 2050. The Large Energy Users Pledge, coordinated by the World Nuclear Association, highlights nuclear power’s role in delivering reliable, clean, and abundant energy as global electricity demand continues to rise.

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Barrow EnergyDock: UK’s Largest Floating Solar Project Planned for Cavendish Dock
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Barrow EnergyDock: UK’s Largest Floating Solar Project Planned for Cavendish Dock

Plans for the UK’s largest floating solar energy project are taking shape as Associated British Ports (ABP) submits a planning application for Barrow EnergyDock. The project, set to be installed in Cavendish Dock at the Port of Barrow, would have a maximum generating capacity of up to 40 megawatt-peak (MWp)—the amount it could produce under ideal sunlight conditions. In practical terms, this is enough electricity to power approximately 14,000 homes per year, primarily supporting Barrow’s advanced engineering sector.

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China’s Green Dominance, EU’s EV Bus Boom, and a GDP Shake-Up
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China’s Green Dominance, EU’s EV Bus Boom, and a GDP Shake-Up

From clean energy manufacturing dominance to shifts in how economies measure natural resources, this week’s top energy stories highlight major global trends. China’s grip on renewable energy supply chains continues to expand, while electric buses gain momentum across Europe. Meanwhile, a new UN-approved economic framework will recognize wind and waves as assets for the first time, potentially reshaping GDP calculations.

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Transmission Grid Challenges, Emerging Markets, and Solar Innovations
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Transmission Grid Challenges, Emerging Markets, and Solar Innovations

This week’s top energy stories explore the rapid transformation of global energy systems. Grid expansion faces supply chain bottlenecks, emerging markets position themselves as future clean energy hubs, and solar canopies take efficiency to the next level. Plus, a look at China's evolving tech-industrial ecosystems and a decade of global EV sales.

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