United Kingdom cost-of-living crisis
In late 2021, the prices of many essential goods in the United Kingdom began increasing faster than household incomes, resulting in a fall in real incomes. The phenomenon has been termed a cost-of-living crisis.
Centre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology
The Centre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology (CREST) is a research centre into renewable energy based in the Department of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering, Loughborough University in England.
NextEra Energy
NextEra Energy, Inc. is an American energy company that is the world's largest electric utility holding company by market capitalization, with a valuation of over $187 billion as of July 2026.
Renewable energy in the United Kingdom
Renewable energy in the United Kingdom refers to energy from renewable sources used for electricity generation, heat and transport in the United Kingdom. In 2024, renewables accounted for 50.4% of UK electricity generation and 16.2% of gross final energy consumption.
Energy Institute
The Energy Institute (EI) is a professional organization for engineers and other professionals in energy-related fields. The EI was formed in 2003 by the merger of the Institute of Petroleum (dating back to 1913) and the Institute of Energy (dating back to 1925).
Low-energy house
A low-energy house is characterized by an energy-efficient design and technical features which enable it to provide high living standards and comfort with low energy consumption and carbon emissions. Traditional heating and active cooling systems are absent, or their use is secondary.
Ruakākā Energy Park
The Ruakākā Energy Park is a co-located battery energy storage system (BESS) and photovoltaic power station in Ruakākā, Northland, New Zealand. The BESS has an output of 100MW and storage of 200MWh.
North Seas Energy Cooperation
The North Seas Energy Cooperation (NSEC), officially the Political Declaration on energy cooperation between the North Seas Countries, is a collaboration between EU member-states and Norway to create an integrated offshore energy grid which links wind farms and other renewable energy sources across the northern seas…
Ascend Collection
The Ascend Collection is a brand launched by Choice Hotels International in 2008 for higher-priced historic and boutique hotels. Competing brands include Best Western’s Signature and Premier Collections, Wyndham’s Trademark Collection, and IHG’s Voco Collection.
Bulb Energy
Bulb Energy Ltd, trading as Bulb, was an energy supply company in the United Kingdom acquired by Octopus Energy in 2022. Founded in 2013, the company attracted venture capital from DST Global and Magnetar Capital and ran at a financial loss while achieving rapid growth in customers.