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Ofgem ‘supports sanctions against Russia’
The energy regulator approves the government’s economic sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. Speaking at the Future of Utilities Smart Energy conference earlier today, Ofgem Chief Executive Officer Jonathan Brearley said: “Like so many, I am horrified and heartbroken by what is happening in Ukraine, and by the immense suffering of the Ukrainian people […]
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Hinkley Point C power station fitted with ‘world’s biggest’ crane
The building of the first reactor of Hinkley Point C power station in Somerset has become 17-metres taller, thanks to what is described as the world’s biggest crane, Big Carl. A 347-tonne liner steel ring with a diameter of 47 metres was lifted onto Unit 1 overnight. The reactor building now stands at more than 32 […]
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Worcester streets shine a light on multi-million-pound energy savings
A local authority in Worcester has unveiled a plan to spend an estimated £6 million on a LED street lighting programme in a bid to save energy and cut emissions. The scheme, launched by Worcestershire County Council aims to replace around 20,000 lights with more energy-efficient LEDs. The new lights are forecast to cut energy […]
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Cadent gas workers to vote for strike action over pay dispute
Workers of one of the UK’s largest gas distribution network companies, Cadent are expected to vote in favour of going on strike after rejecting a 4% pay rise. The GMB Union has said that its members turned down the pay rise because it is below inflation. It added that the deal amounts to a “massive real terms […]
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Yorkshire Water announces ‘ground-breaking’ wastewater treatment project
Yorkshire Water has announced a “ground-breaking” metagenomics project to monitor and control performance at wastewater treatment works. It has teamed up with Aqua Enviro to use the genetic sequencing tool, which will help the water company gain an increased understanding of the different populations of bacteria at its sites and the conditions that impact their […]
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Drax donates £280k to support war-impacted Ukrainians
Drax Group has donated £280,000 to support relief efforts for the Ukrainian people following Russia’s invasion. The money has been sent to the Disasters Emergency Committee Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal, a coalition of 15 charities. The donation includes £30,000 of employee match funding from Drax’s employees based in the UK, US and Canada. Drax Chief Executive […]
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Head of UN’s nuclear watchdog offers to travel to Chernobyl
The boss of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has offered to travel to Ukraine to assist with the ongoing situation at the country’s nuclear plants after Russia’s invasion. Rafael Mariano Grossi, IAEA’s Director-General, said: “I have indicated to both the Russian Federation and Ukraine my availability and disposition to travel to Chernobyl as soon […]
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Fresh £3.6m investment for networks to help communities be greener and resilient
Three networks have received investment totalling £3.6 million to explore ways for communities to become greener and more resilient and improve their economic and social wellbeing. UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is investing in the networks delivered by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) and the Arts […]
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Russian gas tankers refused by UK dockers
Two Russian gas tankers have been forced to find another location, after dockers in Kent refused to unload them. Due to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine and Transport Secretary Grant Shapps’ ban on Russian vessels entering British docks, the Boris Vilkitsky and Fedor Litke were turned away from the liquefied natural gas (LNG) […]
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Russia’s war on Ukraine ‘could leave 8.5m UK households in fuel poverty’
Charities have warned that the energy crisis could leave 8.5 million UK households unable to heat and power their homes. The End Fuel Poverty Coalition, which represents almost 50 organisations, has urged the government to cut bills for the most vulnerable households as wholesale prices are predicted to continue to soar due to the war […]
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