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Posts by Simon Shaw

The latest on the Energy Bills Support Scheme

bySimon Shaw on 11 August 20223 mins read in Energy

Five takeaways from the latest Climate Change Committee Progress Report

bySimon Shaw on 29 June 20223 mins read in Climate change
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What are standing charges and why are they increasing? 

bySimon Shaw on 14 June 20224 mins read in Energy
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Why are energy prices still so high?

bySimon Shaw on 1 June 20225 mins read in Energy

Five things we hope to see in the Spring Statement

bySimon Shaw on 18 March 20223 mins read in Energy
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Why does the price of gas drive electricity prices, including renewables?

bySimon Shaw on 3 March 20225 mins read in Energy
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COP26: All eyes are on the hosts, but can the UK deliver when it matters most?

bySimon Shaw on 3 September 20214 mins read in Environment

The budget was a missed opportunity for the green economy

bySimon Shaw on 10 March 20215 mins read in Energy

How should Ofgem oversee the transition to net zero?

bySimon Shaw on 22 October 20194 mins read in Energy
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