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Partnership to build micro-tunnel for HS2 power supply
UK Power Networks has joined forces with Barhale to construct a micro-tunnel beneath the Grand Union Canal in West London, facilitating the delivery of power for HS2’s Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) as they work on constructing the high-speed rail line to Euston. This partnership involves the installation of 45MVA of electricity supply, with three new […]
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West Midlands’ plan for rapid EV charging stations unveiled
The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has revealed images of a network of ultra-rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. These stations will be located at nine key road-side locations across the region. Two sites have already been identified in Erdington and south-west Birmingham, with more sites planned. Each station will have 20 150+KW chargers capable […]
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Scotland launches bioenergy consultation
The Scottish Government has opened a consultation inviting public feedback on proposals for the sustainable utilisation of bioenergy, including the cultivation of crops convertible into electricity, heat and fuels. A newly proposed strategy outlines how bioenergy can contribute to emissions reduction, suggesting the allocation of agricultural land for the cultivation of energy crops specifically tailored […]
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Ofgem flags concerns over Sizewell C costs
Ofgem has conveyed its concerns to the Energy Secretary regarding proposed modifications to the Sizewell C project’s Regulated Asset Base licence. In a letter, Ofgem underscores the importance of certainty in underlying project costs and contracts for the economic regulatory regime’s fairness to consumers, taxpayers and potential investors. The letter emphasises the need for thorough […]
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Government halts massive Northamptonshire solar farm plan
The government has blocked proposals for a large scale solar farm in rural Northamptonshire, overturning recommendations from a planning inspector and denying permission for the 175-acre site spanning two fields near Gayton, Rothersthorpe and Milton Malsor. A letter from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, dated 13th March, explained the Secretary of State’s […]
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Over half of UK businesses express concern over energy price impact
A joint study by Ofgem and the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has shed light on businesses‘ experiences in the energy market, indicating widespread concerns over energy prices. According to the research conducted by IFF Research, 58% of businesses expressed worry about the impact of energy prices on their operations, with 42% reporting […]
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Local authorities in England awarded £185m for EV chargers
Local authorities across England have been granted a total of £185 million for electric vehicle (EV) chargepoint funding. The UK Government’s Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Fund has approved payments to 44 additional councils, following the initial approval of five local authority applications in February 2024. Additionally, authorities in tranche two of the LEVI Fund […]
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SSE Renewables Irish wind farm secures planning approval
SSE Renewables and FuturEnergy Ireland have welcomed the recent decision by An Bord Pleanála to approve the development of Sheskin South Wind Farm in County Mayo. The onshore wind project has been granted consent for the installation of 18 turbines, each with a maximum tip height of 200 metres. Tom Coleman, Development Project Manager for […]
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Ofgem cracks down on zombie energy projects
New regulations approved by Ofgem aim to address concerns regarding speculative energy developers securing connection agreements without landowner consent. Under the new rules, developers must obtain formal approval from landowners before proceeding. This move seeks to prevent delays caused by under-developed projects holding up more advanced ones. The regulations also target “zombie projects” hindering renewable […]
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UK funds to slash bills for 8,000 homes
Secretary of State for Energy Security, Claire Coutinho, has unveiled a significant boost for social housing tenants today, announcing a £75 million injection from the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund. The initiative aims to upgrade over 8,800 social homes, providing free enhancements such as insulation, double glazing and heat pump installations. This move, backed by the […]
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