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Small suppliers go big in business energy market
The share of smaller suppliers in the business gas and electricity market has grown over time. A new report by the research and consulting provider Cornwall Insight shows the collective gas market share of non-large suppliers has grown from 17.0% in October 2005 to 56.2% in October 2020. In the electricity market, the share of […]
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China ‘built over three times as much coal plant capacity as the rest of the world in 2020’
China built more than three times as much new coal power capacity as all the other countries in the world combined last year. That’s according to a new survey by the San Francisco-based think tank Global Energy Monitor (GEM) and the independent organisation Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), which suggests China […]
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Thames Water trials smart sewer tech to reduce pollution from blockages
Thames Water is trialling intelligent sewer technology in its drive to reduce pollution from blockages caused by cooking fat and wet wipes. More than 300 sewer level monitors have been rolled out and are being put to test in Henley, West Ham and Harlesden in London. The smart devices, which are fixed under manhole covers […]
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EU allocates €35m for sustainable energy and transport projects
The European Commission is providing fresh funding worth €35 million (£31m) to support sustainable energy and green transport projects. The funding will continue the work of the European Local Energy Assistance (ELENA) facility, implemented by the European Investment Bank (EIB), which provides grants for public and private projects, covering up to 90% of eligible project […]
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Almost 62% of energy consumers are ‘more likely to buy systainable products’
Nearly two-thirds of energy consumers are more likely to buy sustainable products and services. That’s according to a new survey by the professional services organisation EY, which suggests almost 40% of under 35s are ready to pay more for sustainable energy. The research, which surveyed 2,000 UK energy consumers, also shows a third of energy […]
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Government powers up EV charging network with £20m investment
The government has announced £20 million in funding for on-street electric vehicle (EV) charge points in towns and cities across the UK. The cash, which is part of the On-Street Residential Chargepoint scheme, is forecast to double the number of on-street charge points government is supporting to nearly 8,000. Since its launch in 2017, more […]
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Around 40% of businesses’ online green claims ‘could be misleading’
A global review of randomly selected websites has found around 40% of green claims made by businesses online could be misleading consumers. The International Consumer Protection Enforcement Network (ICPEN) hosts an annual sweep of websites, the latest of which was led by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) and the Netherlands Authority for Consumers […]
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South Korea’s ‘first’ electric passenger ferry makes a splash
A port authority in South Korea has unveiled designs of what is claimed to be the country’s first zero-emission passenger ferry. The 40-metre long ferry, which will be the first vessel in South Korea’s clean fleet renewal scheme, will feature two 1,068kWh battery packs that will supply a clean and flexible energy source to the […]
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GM bids farewell to diesel and petrol vehicle production
General Motors (GM) has announced it will stop diesel and petrol vehicle manufacturing by 2035 and will only sell electric vehicles (EVs). That comes as part of the manufacturer’s new commitment to becoming carbon-neutral by 2040. GM, whose portfolio includes the Chevrolet and Cadillac brands, also pledged to work with stakeholders, including the Environmental Defence […]
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Government bans peat burning on protected bogs
The government has today announced a ban on peat burning on protected blanket bog sites. Blanket bog is an area of peatland which is believed to provide multiple environmental benefits, including carbon storage, flood mitigation, wildlife and biodiversity support. The UK has 13% of the world’s blanket bog, official figures show. According to the new […]
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