Npower chief warns over blackouts as second supplier says carbon tax worsening situation by forcing coal-fired power plants to close ›

The European Commission is close to concluding that Britain’s nuclear programme at Hinkley Point breaches EU state aid rules and may have to be revised, a move that could lead to long delays and even cause the deal to collapse. ›

Low storage stocks could limit supply flexibility at the end of the winter, particularly in central and southeast Europe, the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Gas (Entso-G) said. ›

In the midst of current debates about energy costs it is important to retain a sense of perspective both about what has happened and future prospects. ›

The head of National Grid has warned of “significant delays” to new power generation in the UK, amid growing concerns about the direction of UK energy policy. ›

A Government decision not to support additional gas storage could lead to a hike in energy invoices if the UK is hit by a cold snap this winter. ›

The UK’s tax on carbon could add 10% to energy bills, analysts at investment bank Macquarie believe. ›

EDF has concluded negotiations with government on the strike price for electricity generated by Hinkley Point C. The financing system will be put to the European Commission this week, said government. ›

The UK has booked another LNG cargo for October, extending the recent surge in imports. But forecasts for colder than average weather in northeast Asia could divert cargos away from Europe later in the season. ›

Every British household will pay an average of more than £400 in higher bills over the next six years to pay for subsidies under controversial Government plans to hit green power targets. ›