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World’s first hydrogen car ferry ‘to hit the water in 2021’
What is claimed to be the world’s first hydrogen-powered car ferry is expected to hit the water in Norway during 2021. Norwegian ferry company Norled and the Weston shipyard have signed a contract for the construction of two new clean ferries – one will run on the clean gas, while the other will be battery-powered. […]
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New $250m loan for climate resilience in Kerala
A new $250 million (£198m) loan has been announced to enhance the resilience of the Indian state of Kerala against the impacts of natural disasters and climate change. The Government of India, the Government of Kerala and the World Bank have signed the loan agreement for the Resilient Kerala Programme to protect the state’s assets […]
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Brazil’s clean capacity ‘to top 60GW in 2030’
Renewable energy capacity in Brazil is forecast to exceed 60GW by 2030. That’s the prediction from analytics firm GlobalData, which expects the nation’s overall renewable power capacity, excluding small hydropower, will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 6% over the period. This will see total capacity soar from 31GW in 2018 to 60.8GW […]
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Northern Ireland provides £23m to boost recycling rates
Funding worth £23 million has been announced to make recycling easier and improve the quality of materials being recycled in Northern Ireland. The grants from the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) will allow local councils to improve facilities, including enhancing household waste recycling centres and kerbside collections. The Household Waste Recycling Collaborative […]
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TELCA 2019 – Utility Team takes Best Customer Service for large customers
Utility Team went back to the office holding the Best Customer Service for large customers award after the seventh edition of The Energy Live Consultancy Awards (TELCA), which took place on Wednesday night. At the action-packed ceremony in central London, which attracted more than 350 people from across the industry, leaders from the energy management […]
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‘The number of local authorities reducing their emissions is falling’
The number of local authorities across the UK reducing their emissions is falling. That’s the verdict from Energy Systems Catapult, which says 358 local authorities decreased their carbon dioxide emissions in 2017, 12 less than during the previous year. The organisation says improved energy planning is needed for local areas to better prepare for decarbonisation, […]
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TELCA 2019: The Most Trusted Consultancy for SME Customers is Indigo Swan
Indigo Swan has won the Most Trusted Consultancy for SME Customers award at the seventh edition of The Energy Live Consultancy Awards (TELCA), which took place on Wednesday night. At the action-packed ceremony in central London, which attracted more than 350 people from across the sector, the team took to the stage to collect the team’s […]
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New £21m energy research centre to support low carbon transition
The University of Sheffield has been awarded funding for the development of a new £21 million energy research centre to support the UK’s transition to a low carbon economy. The Translational Energy Research Centre will develop next generation carbon capture technologies that are “affordable and sustainable” as well as facilitate research and development into areas […]
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TELCA 2019: Consultus Group wins The Most Trusted Consultancy (Large Customers)
Consultus Group won The Most Trusted Consultancy (Large Customers) award at the seventh edition of The Energy Live Consultancy Awards (TELCA), which took place on Wednesday night. At the action-packed ceremony in central London, which attracted more than 350 people from across the sector, the team took to the stage to collect their prestigious prize. […]
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TELCA 2019 highlights: Win for energy consultants big and small
The award-winning Energy Live Consultancy Awards (TELCA) attracted 360 people this year and it was a massive hit. Energy suppliers and TPIs gathered at the Institute of Engineering and Technology for the exclusive black-tie awards ceremony to celebrate the best of the best energy consultants in the industry. It was followed by a two-course meal aboard […]
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