Amid Pipeline and Climate Debate, Energy-Efficiency Bill Is Derailed

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan bill to encourage energy efficiency in buildings died in the Senate on Monday, derailed by the contentious debate over the Keystone XL pipeline and President Obama’s plans to issue new climate change regulations.

Don't delay on renewable energy, government told

Investing in new renewable power generation, rather than a "dash for gas", will be the lower-cost option for keeping the lights on while cutting greenhouse gas emissions, the government's climate change watchdog has said.

Electricity reforms under threat as top civil servant resigns

The government's controversial electricity market reform (EMR) programme has been dealt a serious blow with the resignation of the top civil servant working on the scheme, which aims to promote investment in energy infrastructure.

Energy watchdog Ofgem chief warns of bill rises

Consumers are being warned they face higher energy bills as the UK becomes more reliant on energy imports.

Backing energy efficiency would help stave off a triple-dip recession

New figures from Britain's leading economists suggest the UK could be heading for a triple-dip recession.

Energy Bill to create 'low carbon economy', says Davey

Energy minister Ed Davey has unveiled the government's much-trailed Energy Bill, setting out the roadmap for the UK's switch to "a low-carbon economy".

Government 'prepared to walk away’ from EDF nuclear talks

Britain will walk away from talks with French giant EDF Energy over its planned UK nuclear plant if the burden for the consumer is too high, says John Hayes, the energy minister.

EDF to raise gas and electricity prices by 10.8%

EDF Energy customers will see a 10.8% rise in gas and electricity prices from 7 December, the company has announced.

Energy policy negotiated as coalition leaders meet to discuss green agenda

Senior coalition figures meet on Wednesday for crisis talks about the UK's stalling energy investment program amid growing political concern about the rising cost of customer bills and threats by power station companies to pull out of the UK because of delays.

Delay in signing Hull Green Port wind turbine factory deal

The signing of a deal to build a £210m wind turbine factory in a Hull dock has been delayed until 2013.

Power shortage risks by 2015, Ofgem warns

Britain risks running out of energy generating capacity in the winter of 2015-16, according to the energy regulator Ofgem.