Sector suffering ‘diminishing investor confidence’ while needing major investment, says rating agency
Investment and ‘clarity of ambition’ required to decarbonise electricity system, says top executive
Pressure rises on agriculture and industry to reduce pollution and cut its share of use from 59%
Tech group signs deal with Kairos Power to build up to 7 small facilities to meet its energy needs
California retirement fund among investors drawn to power company for its software and green focus
High energy bills and troubled water sector trigger debate about which private finance schemes provide value for taxpayers
Energy minister accuses Moscow of using military tactic that heightens chances of atomic accident
Also in today’s newsletter, a new report from mining-focused investors
Writedown comes as UK government is hoping to attract institutional investors
Transmission lines and energy storage solutions need to be deployed much faster
Regulator Ofwat calls on industry to address ‘issues of culture and leadership’
Coalition government is seeking more foreign investment in energy, water and infrastructure
Plan by grid operator will help Britain’s network cope with more wind and solar power
Cox chief expects needs to rise at 10-15% rate a year as company seeks to raise €300mn on Madrid Stock Exchange
Dutch government explores listing or sale of German unit after failed sale to Berlin
Company becomes second-largest shareholder in world’s biggest offshore wind farm developer behind Danish government
Utility’s investment-grade rating and debt covenants have come under pressure amid Thames Water crisis
Trade lobby groups warn that proposals for regional pricing risk ‘deindustrialisation’ and higher costs
Glen Earrach’s pumped storage hydro project aims to facilitate energy transition with vast ‘water battery’
Interested shareholders say they have been unable to access the books as troubled utility races to raise cash
Innovative solutions require joined up government, which is currently in short supply
Rollout of clean energy technology has been fraught
The UK’s journey to low-carbon electricity is a case study for others
Draghi’s report holds lessons for America on the dangers of overregulation
UK ministers make contingency plans to fund £20bn-plus power plant
