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US produced the least energy emissions in 2020 ‘than it has in four decades’
The US produced the least carbon emissions from energy consumption in 2020 than it has in nearly 40 years. That’s according to a new report from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), which found energy-related emissions fell to the lowest level last year since 1983 as the country responded to the COVID-19 pandemic. Around 4.6 […]
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Boris Johnson reportedly considers pushing gas boiler ban back to 2040
Boris Johnson is reportedly considering pushing the proposed ban on gas boilers back to 2040. The move would delay the government’s plans to potentially ban all new homes from installing gas and oil boilers from 2025. Media reports allege the Prime Minister’s change of heart comes after rising concern surrounding the cost that households across […]
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Fresh £1m funding to boost equality and diversity in the energy research community
Fresh funding worth up to £1 million has been announced to boost equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in the UK’s energy research community. The grant is open to researchers at higher education institutions and research council institutes, independent research organisations approved by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), eligible public sector research establishments and NHS bodies […]
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Manchester United partners with Renewable Energy Group
Manchester United has partnered with Renewable Energy Group to create a more sustainable future for the club. The football club and Renewable Energy Group will work together to promote positive environmental change among its fanbase and the wider footballing community. Renewable Energy Group recycles waste and by-product fats into oils and sustainable fuels. Since 2008, […]
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Sustainable investments make up a third of all global assets
Global sustainable investment reached $35.3 trillion (£25.6tn) across five major markets at the start of 2020 – more than a third of all assets under management. That is according to the latest report by the Global Sustainable Investment Alliance (GSIA), which stated the figure was a 15% increase in sustainable assets under management from 2018. […]
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What are the top five greenest buildings in the world?
Governments are continually debating policies to make buildings more energy efficient and sustainable – but what has been done so far? This week, ELN explores the top five greenest buildings in the world. What makes a building green and where are they located? Watch the video to find out… Article source: https://www.energylivenews.com/2021/07/23/what-are-the-top-five-greenest-buildings-in-the-world/
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bp and EnBW submit £10bn bid to ‘accelerate Scotland’s energy transition’
bp and EnBW have submitted a bid for offshore wind in Scotland that could make the country a global leader in the field and accelerate its energy transition. The bid includes a potential £10 billion of investment for a 2.9GW offshore wind farm, as well as an electric vehicle (EV) charging network, green hydrogen and […]
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New £1m fund launched to diversify tree planting stock in England
A new £1 million fund to increase and diversify the tree planting stock in England has been announced by the Forestry Commission. The Tree Production Innovation Fund aims to encourage the development and adoption of new technologies and ways of working. It will support nurseries to increase and diversify the domestic supply of young trees […]
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bp partners with Quaybridge to accelerate offshore wind growth
Energy giant bp has formed an exclusive consultancy agreement with UK-based Quaybridge to accelerate its growth in the offshore wind sector. It will work with the renewables consultancy to advance its global offshore wind portfolio as part of its zero carbon growth strategy. Quaybridge – formed by renewables consultancy Everoze in 2018 – previously worked […]
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Ireland launches new support scheme to help SMEs reduce their energy bills
A new support scheme to help small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) in Ireland take control of their energy use and reduce their bills has been launched. It is offering SMEs vouchers worth €2,000 (£1,720) to cover the cost of energy audits, which will provide tailored recommendations to help them reduce their energy bills as […]
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