Insights
COP26 – the Glasgow Climate Pact
The COP26 climate summit has concluded. We take a look at the good, the bad, and the momentum.…
Guest blog: Week one hit climate change where it counts
Energy Institute’s Nick Wayth finds serious intent and big change for his industry amid COP26’s early outcomes……
COP26: Real progress, real work ahead
Gareth Redmond-King reflects on key announcements at week one, and looks ahead to what to expect for week two.…
Step up skills and training to deliver energy access – and a zero carbon future
Offshore wind blows away the competition
Meeting target of 40 gigawatts by 2030 will cut UK energy bills and increase energy security, as turbine costs continue …
COP26 expectations: what could success in Glasgow look like?
Ahead of UN climate talks opening in Glasgow, we look at expectations of COP26 - what success could look like, to keep t…
Gaps in new Strategy leave UK homes leaking heat
The Government's Heat & Buildings Strategy lacks a comprehensive plan to tackle homes' woeful energy (in)efficiency.…
Net Zero Strategy: one plan to rule them all?
Three weeks until COP26 the government is rumoured to be signing off their overarching Net Zero Strategy.…
Why the UK's 1% of global emissions is a big deal
It's often claimed the UK, at 1% of global emissions, is too small to have an impact, often followed by 'what about Chin…
Reheating the shale gas debate will not solve the gas crunch
The gas crunch gripping Europe is directly caused by volatile international gas markets, highlighting the benefits of we…
Rooting for climate success: the crucial role of trees in net zero
As autumn approaches, it's time to recognise the power of trees and the vital role they can plan in the journey to net z…
What does progress in New York mean for Glasgow?
Commitments from two of the biggest global emitters at the UN General Assembly send UK COP26 hosts home with hope for fu…
A food system hooked on fossil fuels is bad for farmers and families
A surprise result of high gas prices is potential food shortages - but the food system doesn't need to stay hooked on fo…
Dame Andrea Leadsom, MP: support British businesses on road to net zero
Dame Andrea speaks with ECIU as part of our 'ECIU Talks...' series. Dame Andrea talks about climate change concerns; set…
COP26 & Covid preparations - what we know so far
With less than two months until the UN climate summit opens in Glasgow, we summarise what we know so far about UK Presid…
COP26 – why are there calls for it to be postponed?
As a global coalition of climate organisations call for COP26 to be postponed, we look at why and what it means for the …
What's in my energy bill?
Gas prices, 'green levies', company profits - what's changing, and why?…