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Wind provided more electricity than ever last year as the UK moved further away from planet-warming fossil fuels to power the nation, new data shows.

The government has unveiled plans to give ministers the final say on approving large onshore wind farms rather than leaving decisions to local councils, where opposition has often been fierce.

Costs for geothermal power could fall 80 per cent by 2035 with the help of new technologies, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency.

Three-quarters of Earth’s land has become drier since 1990.

The ZERO Institute (Zero-carbon Energy Research Oxford) has just launched its new website.

Panasonic’s Cardiff manufacturing facility has been given an energy storage upgrade that showcases the company’s long-term vision for hydrogen energy.

ScottishPower offers hope for Grangemouth refinery works facing redundancy.

World energy demand is continuing to soar as cities grow, technology advances and industries develop. Buildings make up about 30%-40% of the total – even more than industry or transport. This comes largely from heating, cooling and ventilation systems, with air conditioning especially energy...

We are pleased to welcome Dr Tina Fawcett, Acting Energy Programme Lead and Associate Professor Energy Programme in the Environmental Change Institute as the new Oxford Energy Network Convenor with immediate effect. Tina’s research focusses mainly on energy use by households and organisat...