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How could Russia-Ukraine war derail UK’s vintage trains?
How could the war in Ukraine make UK’s coal-powered trains run out of steam? The Heritage Railway Association, an umbrella association that represents the majority of heritage and tourist railways suggests coal shortages are in sight for most British railway operators. Uncertainty over coal supplies has been driven by the closure of British coal mines […]
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Plans announced for UK’s first net zero cement plant
Hanson UK, part of the HeidelbergCement Group, has announced plans to build the UK’s first net zero cement plant. Set to be constructed in North Wales, the facility will look to capture around 800,000 tonnes of carbon each year from the cement plant thanks to a £400 million upgrade to carbon-capture technology. It is looking […]
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British Gas criticised over smart meter display failures
Several British Gas customers have experienced issues with their smart meters. One of them tweeted that their new meter which replaced a faulty one showed that the household was using £101,197.32 worth of gas an hour. Another one posted a photo of the smart meter‘s screen showing they will be charged £113,930.25 per hour. He […]
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Wireless EV charging comes into reality
European energy company Vattenfall has launched a new trial of powering a fleet of electric taxis in Sweden without charging cables. The pilot project will take place at two locations in Gothenburg, Sweden – the charging will start automatically when the vehicle parks over a charging pad embedded in the street. A charging station is […]
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Octopus offers free electric blankets for customers struggling with their bills
Octopus Energy has given away 5,000 electric blankets to some of its vulnerable customers amid soaring energy bills. Electric blankets can provide a cheaper alternative to central heating. The move is believed to keep customers’ energy bills as low as possible. Leeanne Denton, an Octopus customer tweeted: “Just received my heated blanket from Octopus Energy, […]
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EDF looks at extending operational life of Sizewell B
EDF has unveiled plans to extend the operational life of the Sizewell B power station by at least 20 years. The plant on the Suffolk coast could be given a second life to keep operating until 2055, instead of 2035 which was the initial end date. The energy giant said it will make a final […]
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More than half of new UK cars to be electric by 2028
The government has announced new proposals for more than half of all new cars sold throughout the country to be fully electric by 2028. Currently, 2035 has been circled as the date that all new cars will be zero-emission, as the government looks to cut the carbon emissions generated by petrol and diesel cars. These […]
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‘Methane and CO2 emissions broke new record in 2021’
Methane and carbon dioxide emissions have recorded a record annual increase last year. That’s according to analysis by the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) which suggests methane increased annually by 17 parts per billion (ppb). The US agency said that was the largest annual increase of methane recorded since 1983. Atmospheric methane levels averaged […]
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‘Hydrogen market needs $600bn investment by 2050’
For green hydrogen to be a success, $600 billion (£458.9bn) of investment in the market by 2050 will be necessary. That’s according to a new study by Wood Mackenzie, which claims the global market will more than double in the next three decades from 100 to 223 megatonnes. However, for the market to expand to […]
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Three-quarters of Brits want low carbon alternative to gas
Domestic generation of low carbon alternatives to replace natural gas imported from countries such as Russia or Qatar would be supported by 77.7% of Brits. That’s according to a new study by the Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA), gauging the thoughts of 2000 UK consumers. The study also revealed that 73.8% support low carbon boilers, […]
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The cheapest kWh of energy is the one you don't use Delvin Lane, Head of Energy 360, British Gas