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Energy policy

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Burnham launches Great British Grid to compete on electricity connections

Sep 29, 2026

The Channel 4 News segment covers Prime Minister Andy Burnham's announcement at the Labour Party conference of Great British Grid, a publicly owned body under Great British Energy. It will invest in electricity network infrastructure, compete with private operators for connection projects, increase competition, drive down costs and accelerate connections for businesses. Burnham framed it as part of bringing energy, water and housing under stronger public control to give the public 'power over them'. He also announced the removal of VAT from electricity bills effective this Thursday (1 October) to provide immediate 'breathing space'.

▶ Source: Channel 4 News

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Heinrich Accuses Trump Administration of Stalling 73 GW Renewables at FERC Hearing

Jul 24, 2026

The clip shows Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM), ranking member of the Senate Energy Committee, delivering opening remarks at a July 2026 FERC oversight hearing chaired by Sen. Mike Lee. He criticizes the Trump administration for slowing renewable projects, links it to rising electricity costs, and promotes his Grid for Growth initiative and permitting reforms. He also praises recent FERC actions on large loads and warns about threats to agency independence after a Supreme Court ruling. Sourcing is primarily Heinrich's prepared statement referencing his own report and a consumer poll; no other guests or counter-views appear in the segment.

▶ Source: Forbes Breaking News