EDF Energy wins electricity supply contract
Government Procurement Service has awarded the UK’s largest ever electricity supply contract by annual volume to EDF Energy following a successful tender process. The framework agreement will see EDF...
View ArticleMPs report on preparations for the roll-out of Smart Meters
The Commons Public Accounts Committee publishes its 63rd Report of the Session, on the basis on evidence from the Department for Energy and Climate Change, Citizens Advice, Which?, and EDF Energy....
View ArticleMPs report on preparations for the roll-out of Smart Meters
The Commons Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has published a report on the basis on evidence from the Department for Energy and Climate Change, Citizens Advice, Which? and EDF Energy. Consumers will...
View ArticleHinkley Report submitted by councils
Impacts on transport, local businesses and housing are just some of the issues raised by three Somerset councils in relation to plans to build a new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point. Somerset...
View ArticleScottish Government awards EDF energy contract
EDF Energy has been awarded the national electricity contract to supply Scotland’s public sector, Scotland’s Cabinet Secretary for Infrastructure and Capital Investment Alex Neil confirmed. The company...
View ArticleLandmark agreement signed between councils and EDF Energy
Somerset councils and EDF Energy have signed a landmark agreement which will deliver nearly £100m for local communities to mitigate the impact of the proposed new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point...
View ArticleEDF sign 10-year deal to electrify Britain’s railway
EDF Energy has secured a ten-year deal to supply low carbon electricity to power Britain’s growing electrified railway. Network Rail’s overhead electricity cables carry up to 25,000 volts of...
View ArticleCentrica backs out of UK nuclear new build
Centrica has made the decision to cut its loses and not participate in UK nuclear new build and launches £500m share repurchase programme. In 2009, Centrica acquired a 20% interest in EDF Energy’s...
View ArticleEDF Energy granted permits for Hinkley Point C
EDF Energy’s Nuclear New Build plans have reached another milestone following the Environment Agency granting three main environmental permits. The permits are required for the operation of the...
View ArticleGMB raises construction standards at Hinkley Point
GMB the union for construction workers, have signed a ground breaking industrial relations agreement with EDF Energy to build the new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point. The project will be the...
View ArticleNuclear Power Important For Scotland
Scottish Nuclear Power Plants with life extensions agreed by SNP Government have capacity to meet nearly 50% of Scotland’s Electricity Demand. There does need to be some clarity as to what will...
View ArticleDavid Davis chairs roundtable to consult leaders of the UK energy sector
The Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union David Davis has met UK energy leaders to listen to their views on Brexit negotiations. David Davis, the Secretary of State for Exiting the European...
View ArticleLocal skills and jobs in nuclear part of Industrial Strategy
New Energy Minister’s visit to Somerset reaffirms importance of new nuclear projects to our future low carbon, sustainable energy mix. The importance of nuclear and the huge benefits to technical...
View Article£100m fund launched by Lloyds Bank to help firms plug into Hinkley Point C...
Lloyds Bank has launched a £100m fund to help small businesses take advantage of supply chain opportunities linked to the construction of Hinkley Point C nuclear power station (May 20th). The fund,...
View ArticleGMB: ‘Green revolution’ must deliver UK jobs
GMB, the energy union, today calls on companies and the Government to make sure Britain’s ‘green revolution’ delivers UK jobs. Tim Roache, GMB General Secretary, said: “This is an acute example of a...
View Article
More Pages to Explore .....