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Ofgem proposes ‘tough but fair’ approach to next DNO price control
Ofgem is proposing a “tough but fair” approach to the next price control for electricity distribution network operators (DNOs) from 2023. It has published an open letter, seeking views in response to its plans to ensure the 14 DNOs currently operating in Britain reduce emissions while ensuring costs are kept “as low as possible” for […]
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Cluster developments ‘can maximise oil and gas recovery from UKCS’
Cluster developments have signficant potential in maximising oil and gas recovery from the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS). That’s the conclusion reached in new research published by Professor Alex Kemp and Dr Linda Stephen from the University of Aberdeen, who say cluster developments greatly improve economic viability by using common infrastructure to develop a group of fields […]
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Government revs up funding cap for electric delivery bikes
Businesses, traders and charities can now apply for up to £200,000 worth of funding for electric delivery bikes following an increase in the cap. The government is upping the limit from £50,000 when the eCargo Bike Grant Fund was initially open to applications in April 2019 to support the adoption of sustainable transport by businesses […]
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Fracking debate deadlock ‘likely to continue as neither side makes compelling case’
The deadlocked debate around the controversial process of fracking is likely to continue as neither side makes a compelling case against or in favour of pursuing it in the UK. That’s according to a new study from researchers at the Science Policy Research Unit at the University of Sussex, who note arguments put forward by […]
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India expects coal capacity to swell by a fifth in three years
India expects coal-fired power capacity to grow by 22% in three years. That’s according to the Chief Engineer at the country’s Federal Power Ministry, Ghanshyam Prasad, who Reuters reported as stating coal capacity is likely to reach 238GW by 2022. India’s Coal Minister, Pralhad Joshi previously said annual coal demand rose by 9.1% during the […]
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UN and IRENA join forces to accelerate renewable energy uptake
The UN is joining forces with the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) to ramp up efforts to fight climate change by promoting the widespread adoption of renewables. The heads of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and IRENA have signed a memorandum of understanding to step up the exchange of knowledge on the […]
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Distributed energy ‘could restart power supplies following major outage’
Distributed energy technologies such as wind, hydro and solar power could be used to restart the restoration of electricity supplies following a major outage. That’s according to a new report assessing the viability of the Distributed ReStart project, which is being undertaken by a partnership between National Grid ESO, SP Energy Networks and energy consultancy […]
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Cyberattack on internet-connected cars ‘could kill 3,000 people’
A cyberattack on internet-connected cars during rush hour in major US metropolitan areas could kill as many as 3,000 people. That’s the verdict from US consumer group Consumer Watchdog, which has worked with a group of car industry technologists and engineers to assess the danger of vehicles connected to the internet being targeted by hackers. […]
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‘Brexit will allow a renewed focus on sustainability and biodiversity’
Brexit will allow a renewed focus on sustainability and biodiversity. That’s according to the new Environment Secretary, Theresa Villiers, who made her first official speech yesterday at Blenheim Palace. She stressed it was vital to acknowledge that farmers “are such a vitally important part of the stewardship of our natural environment” and said she wanted […]
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Donald Trump: ‘Make plastic straws great again’
US President Donald Trump has raised nearly $500,000 (£411,000) for his re-election campaign by selling plastic straws. The branded straws, released in Republican Party-red, were launched on the 19th of July, selling out in a matter of hours before being restocked. The website claims more environmentally-friendly “liberal paper straws don’t work” and offers its “laser-engraved” […]
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