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Cumbria coal mine decision was a mistake, says Chair of Net Zero Review
The UK’s net zero tsar has expressed doubts about whether greenlighting the Cumbrian coal mine was the right decision to make. Last month the government approved the coal line in Cumbria, a project expected to provide fuel for steelmaking – at that point, Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, argued the coal […]
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Have energy suppliers halted debt collection from prepayment customers?
Energy companies have reportedly stopped reclaiming debt from prepayment customers struggling to pay their bills. According to the Guardian, ScottishPower has stopped recovering money owed from people who have been moved onto prepayment meters in recent months amid the cost of living crisis. OVO has already put in place a payment holiday for debt repayment for […]
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Heat pumps on UK roofs!
An air-source heat pump has been installed on a British home test project for the first time. The heat pump will be tested in an experimental house, named “The Future Home” at The University of Salford. The project is being built by Bellway inside a climate-controlled chamber at the university as part of its research […]
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Hugo Energy App settles copyright infringement case
The smart meter app industry took an interesting turn today when London-based Hugo Energy App settled legal claim with a competitor app claiming copyright infringement. Hugo smart meter management app has been gaining popularity among homeowners in 2022 as energy prices have forced households to use their data to manage their usage better. The app […]
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‘ExxonMobil predicted climate change in the 1970s’
Oil and gas giant ExxonMobil predicted how climate change would cause global warming in the 1970s. That’s according to research into internal documents from the company from various scientists at different universities. Co-author of the study, Geoffrey Supran from the University of Miami, alleges that ExxonMobil knew “that the burning of their fossil fuel products […]
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Energy crisis kills off saunas
Saunas and steam rooms are being axed, as energy costs make them untenable. Wiltshire Council has taken the decision to close the rooms at seven leisure centres to save £80,000 in yearly energy costs. On making the decision, Councillor Ian Blair-Pilling said: “This is an energy crisis. We have to make the books balance and […]
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Industry responds to net zero review
The much-anticipated Net Zero Review, published earlier today, said the UK was “falling behind” on some targets and needs a “new approach”. Calling net zero “the growth opportunity of the 21st century”, Chris Skidmore said the UK had to move quickly to reap the economic benefits of achieving the target. What does the industry think […]
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Netherlands ‘could face energy shortages by 2030’
The Netherlands is likely to reach the point where its power generation will not be able to meet energy demand by 2030. That’s according to a new report by the Dutch grid operator TenneT which suggests possible shortages can result from a further decrease in the production capacity of coal, gas and nuclear power stations. […]
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National Grid completes hydrogen-powered substation trial
National Grid currently uses diesel generators to provide backup power to a substation for key activities such as cooling fans, pumps and lighting. These backup generators are rarely used and have less than a 1% chance of operating per year. However, on the rare occasion, that backup power is required, changing from diesel to low […]
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Octopus Energy sets foot in solar installation market
Octopus Energy has said its engineering arm, Octopus Energy Services, will start offering solar panel installations. Until now, Octopus Energy Services was installing electric vehicle chargers, air-source heat pumps and smart meters. The company aims to ramp up the rollout, targeting nearly 5,000 installations this year. The new service will launch across the Midlands and […]
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The cheapest kWh of energy is the one you don't use Delvin Lane, Head of Energy 360, British Gas