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‘Greenfield homes are focused on cars’
New ‘greenfield’ homes are still built around cars, with three parking spaces allotted per home. That’s the claim of a new report from Transport for New Homes and the RAC Foundation, claiming that new houses being developed on old farmland will be responsible for adding thousands of car journeys to English roads. The report claims […]
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National Grid ESO and Octopus launch grid flexibility partnership
National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO) and Octopus Energy have teamed up to launch a grid flexibility trial. The project aims to evaluate the role households can play during periods of high demand. It is expected to offer insights into how moving home energy demand out of peak times can support balancing the grid and […]
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EVs accounted for 71.5% of January’s car registrations
Electric vehicle (EV) registrations hit a new high last month, accounting for 71.5% of all car registrations recorded. That’s according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) which suggests that plug-in vehicles sales enjoyed another bumper month in January. The data shows more than 14,430 battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and 9,047 plug-in hybrid […]
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Former garages turned to low carbon homes
A local authority is on a mission to prove that garages are not only good as spaces for cars but for low carbon homes as well! North Tyneside Council has unveiled plans to convert draughty old garages dated from the 1950s into low carbon houses. The project is part of a £1.3 million scheme that […]
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Government consults on changes to the CfD scheme
The government has today launched a consultation on potential changes to its Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme. The scheme is designed to provide long-term revenue stabilisation to renewable energy generators. Consultation proposals include greater scrutiny of CfD applications and extension of the Supply Chain Plan process to cover emerging technologies, including floating offshore wind. The potential […]
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EDF and ScottishPower announce increases in their tariffs
EDF has today confirmed that its prices for customers on standard variable tariffs will rise in line with Ofgem’s new cap price from 1st April. Since last summer, the company has taken on around half a million customers of failed suppliers. EDF said customers on its standard variable tariff paying by direct debit will see […]
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Water firms urged to help customers struggling to pay their bills
As customers are struggling to cope with a ‘perfect storm’ of rising bills, the water regulator has today called on water companies to help customers in need. Ofwat said offering help should be a priority for all water firms. It stressed that different parts of the UK will see variations in their bills – for […]
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New initiative to help modernise Puerto Rico’s power grid
A new initiative to accelerate work to strengthen and modernise the electricity grid in Puerto Rico has been launched. The US Department of Energy (DOE) has joined the Departments of Homeland Security (DHS) and Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico in signing a memorandum of understanding that enhances collaboration among […]
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Viatec secures investment to accelerate electrification of utilities fleet
Viatec, a US-based manufacturer of plug-and-play electronic power take-off (PTO) systems that support the electrification of utility fleets, has secured investment from Terex and Duke Energy. Terex, a manufacturer of aerial work platforms and materials processing machinery, led the Series B investment round, securing one of five seats on Viatec’s board. Terex Utilities has been […]
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Low carbon heating – ‘government must do more’
The government needs to heavily bolster action to deliver affordable low carbon heating. That’s the claim of the Association for Decentralised Energy (ADE), calling for a more sustained policy to drive its investment and up-take. It warns that if heat isn’t given the required attention from government, the colossal task of decarbonising the 300 biggest […]
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