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Push for clear grandfathering rules in government’s electricity market review
Energy UK has expressed its support for the government‘s consultation on the Review of Electricity Market Arrangements (REMA), emphasising the importance of clarity for existing investments and the need for robust carbon pricing to drive decarbonisation efforts. Members of Energy UK believe that full grandfathering is crucial for existing assets, such as Contracts for Difference […]
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Octopus turns 8: Celebrates with doughnut deal
Octopus Energy, the UK’s largest electricity supplier, is celebrating its eighth anniversary by offering complimentary doughnuts from Greggs to customers enrolled in its ‘Octoplus’ rewards programme until 12th May. The offer complements various benefits available through ‘Octoplus‘, including discounted meals, free festival tickets, discounted cinema tickets and National Trust passes. Nearly 1.5 million Octopus customers […]
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New curtailment service launched by UK Power Networks
UK Power Networks‘ Distribution System Operator (DSO) has introduced the Advanced Curtailment Report, aiming to support renewable energy providers in the connections process. This service, developed through consultations with stakeholders including National Grid Electricity Distribution, offers detailed data to aid decision-making on the placement of renewable energy assets. Customers will receive the report automatically with […]
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GoSmart – simplifying smart meter data access to drive innovation
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Worthing launches £500m heat network
Worthing, West Sussex, has unveiled an ambitious £500 million project – The Worthing Heat Network – in a bid to decarbonise heating across the entire town by 2050. Partnering with Hemiko, a heat network investor, developer and operator, the scheme aims to revolutionise heating systems. The Worthing Heat Network is identified in Worthing Borough Council’s […]
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Shipping decarbonisation could create up to four million green jobs
Decarbonising the global maritime industry could lead to the creation of up to four million green jobs by 2050. Shipping, accounting for 3% of global carbon dioxide emissions, faces pressure to transition to zero emission fuels like hydrogen-based e-fuels, as per the International Maritime Organization’s target to end fossil fuel consumption by 2050. This transition […]
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UK basketball goes green
The British Basketball League (BBL) has formed a partnership with waste management company Biffa, aimed at promoting environmental awareness and implementing eco-friendly practices. Over the next three years, Biffa will support BBL clubs and venues in developing sustainability strategies, focusing on waste reduction and recycling initiatives. This collaboration seeks to engage communities and raise awareness […]
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UK homes heated by human poo
A project led by Aston University has been granted a portion of £4.5 million by Ofwat to explore the possibility of turning sewage sludge into usable resources such as clean water and energy. The initiative aims to extract energy from waste produced during sewage and water treatment processes. Gases obtained from this process, such as […]
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MSPs urged to tackle Scotland’s cold homes crisis
Members of the Scottish Parliament have received a call to action this week, urging them to set aside political differences and collaborate in addressing the pressing issue of fuel poverty. In a letter sent to all MSPs on Monday, leading civil society organisations coordinated by the End Fuel Poverty Coalition and Energy Action Scotland underscored […]
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Record number of public EV chargers installed in UK
In the first quarter of 2024, the UK experienced a surge in installing electric vehicle chargers, with nearly 6,000 new chargers added to the infrastructure. According to data from Zapmap published by the Department for Transport, approximately 1,500 were rapid chargers capable of charging a car in under an hour. By April 1st, the total […]
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