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New working group to drive clean hydrogen agenda within government
A new hydrogen working group that aims to drive the clean hydrogen agenda within government has been launched by the Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology (REA). The ‘Green Gas forum’ has replaced the long-established ‘Biogas forum’ to reflect the importance of all green gases. The REA sees clean hydrogen, in combination with biomethane […]
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Growth of global wind capacity ‘must triple over next decade to reach net zero’
Global wind power installations must increase three times faster than the current pace over the next decade to allow countries to stay on a net zero pathway and limit global warming. That’s according to a new report by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), which suggests a minimum of 180GW of new wind energy is […]
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Ireland approves landmark Climate Bill to slash emissions by 51% by 2030
The Irish Government has approved a ‘landmark’ Climate Bill, setting a legally binding target of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 51% by 2030, compared to a 2018 baseline. The government also unanimously agreed to pursue and reach net zero no later than 2050. According to the new Bill, the government must adopt five-year carbon budgets […]
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Government announces landmark ban on funding of fossil fuel projects overseas
The UK will stop financing overseas fossil fuel projects from 31st March, following a landmark North Sea Transition Deal agreed between the government and the oil and gas sector. The new agreement will see policymakers and industry invest up to £16 billion in renewables, hydrogen and carbon capture usage and storage by 2030 to reduce carbon emissions. […]
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National Grid ESO becomes member of ENA
Energy system operator National Grid ESO has today joined the Energy Networks Association (ENA) as an official member. Fintan Slye, Director of National Grid ESO, will hold a seat on the ENA’s board. In 2019, the company became a legally separate business within the National Grid PLC group. Mr Slye said: “Through working collaboratively with […]
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UK unlocks £562m Green Homes package for 50k households
More than 50,000 homes will benefit from new government funding announced today to decarbonise the housing sector as the nation moves to net zero. The £562 million package will see more than 300 local authorities across England and Scotland fund energy efficiency upgrades, including solar panels, deep insulation and heat pumps. The scheme is predicted […]
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EDF to bid farewell to last coal plant in September 2022
EDF has today confirmed it will close its West Burton A coal plant in September 2022, two years ahead of the government’s deadline for coal-fired power. The plant in North Yorkshire is EDF’s sole remaining coal-fired power station and is now scheduled to be decommissioned by 30th September 2022. West Burton A station is capable […]
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MPs launch inquiry into Scotland’s green energy credentials ahead of COP26
The Scottish Affairs Committee has launched an inquiry into renewable energy in Scotland months before the COP26 climate change summit taking place in Glasgow. MPs on the Committee are likely to examine how net zero targets can be met through the development of renewable energy in Scotland and the technologies that would best serve the […]
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Scotland to invest £70m in new recycling infrastructure
The Scottish Government has committed to spending £70 million on improving recycling infrastructure. A new five-year programme is designed to support local authorities to develop projects that will increase the recycling rate across Scotland. This could include the introduction of low carbon technologies in promoting waste prevention, the collection of ‘problematic’ materials such as electrical […]
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UK’s smart meter programme ‘hits 15 million milestone’
The UK’s smart meter programme surpassed the 15 million installed devices milestone last month. That’s according to the latest report by the energy market data company ElectraLink, which suggests a total of 163,000 smart meter installations took place in February. However, the number was 30% lower compared to February last year, the analysis shows. East […]
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