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Octopus pushes for quicker grid connections
Octopus Energy has stressed the urgency of streamlining the connection process to meet ambitious net zero targets in the UK. The energy company has released a detailed report advocating for quicker grid connections for green energy projects in the UK. The report addresses concerns over delays in connecting renewable energy sources to the national grid, […]
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Ofwat revises PR24 timeline due to election
Ofwat has issued an update for the 2024 price review (PR24), revising several key dates due to the general election on 4th July. The consultation on draft price control determinations, originally set for 12th June, will commence on 11th July 2024. This consultation will run for seven weeks, closing at noon on 28th August 2024. […]
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Commercial update with Kenny & Nick
In this podcast, Kenny Hallet, Head of Sales Development and Nick Parr, Head of Major Business Commercial join the team at Future Net Zero to give a quick market update. They look back at the past few years to talk through the energy market and how we’ve got to where we are now! They discuss […]
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West Midlands investment zone delivery plan approved
The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has given the green light to a detailed delivery plan for the Investment Zone. The plan, endorsed today at a meeting in Wolverhampton, outlines a strategic approach combining tax incentives, direct funding, and business rate retention to support sectors such as advanced manufacturing, green industries, health tech and digital […]
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SSE Pacifico secures funding for Japanese floating wind project
A consortium that includes SSE Pacifico has been awarded public funding for a 30MW floating offshore wind demonstration project in Japan. The funding comes from the Green Innovation Fund (GIF), established by the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and administered by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO). The consortium, […]
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Labour unveils details for new publicly-owned energy company in manifesto
Labour has announced plans to establish a new publicly-owned company, Great British Energy, as part of its manifesto released today. The company aims to drive investment in clean, home-grown energy production and will be owned by the British public. Great British Energy will collaborate with industry and trade unions to invest in leading technologies and […]
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Double hydropower needed by 2050
The International Hydropower Association (IHA) has released its 2024 World Hydropower Outlook, which underscores the crucial role of hydropower in achieving global net zero targets by 2050. Currently, the largest single source of renewable energy, hydropower, particularly through pumped storage, provides over 90% of all stored energy worldwide. The report estimates that global hydropower capacity […]
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Flagship Energy’s Tejal Shah Energy Markets Update – 12th June 2024
Both European and UK gas markets retreated somewhat following Nyhamna’s return last Friday however, markets have opened higher this week on renewed risks regarding LNG supply, pulling prices close to the highs of 2024 once again. On Tuesday, Chevron suspended production at its Wheatstone gas facility in Australia to complete repairs to the platform’s fuel […]
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DCC launches Equity Energies to drive net zero future
DCC Energy has introduced a new consultancy named Equity Energies. The venture aims to assist organisations in achieving net zero emissions. Previously known as eEnergy Management, the rebranded consultancy seeks to offer comprehensive energy strategies to meet the growing demands for emission reductions and accelerated decarbonisation. Toby Costar, Marketing Director at Equity Energies, explained that […]
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Charge point operator Believ to exhibit at Big Zero Show 2024
Electric Vehicle (EV) charge point operator (CPO), Believ, will be exhibiting at the Big Zero Show 2024 to showcase how its fully funded charge point installation solution can play an integral role in helping businesses and landowners realise their overall sustainability ambitions. Believ is looking forward to welcoming visitors from industry and the property sector […]
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The cheapest kWh of energy is the one you don't use Delvin Lane, Head of Energy 360, British Gas