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GridBeyond
GridBeyond, is the leading provider of demand side response, intelligent energy services and flexibility solutions for industrial and commercial organisations. Energy, financial and operational stakeholders are empowered to deliver performance, sustainability and cost optimisation via the cloud-based machine learning platform. With a wealth of engineering and technology expertise, GridBeyond delivers a complete energy solution from […]
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Adam Hall
As the Electric Vehicle Lead for Drax Group, Adam’s responsible for delivering innovative solutions for organisations looking to adopt electric vehicles (EVs) in their commercial fleets. He’s passionate about such projects, since low carbon transport solutions are an essential part of the UK’s decarbonisation ambitions. Even so, it’s clear that such solutions must also be […]
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ESTA
ESTA, the Energy Services and Technology Association, is the UK’s Energy Management industry association focusing on demand-side energy management and efficiency across all sectors. ESTA has over 80 members supplying products, systems and services At the heart of everything we do is our aim to help our members improve their industry sector, business connections and […]
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University of Birmingham
The Birmingham Centre for Energy Storage is one of the nationally-recognised centres of excellence within the Birmingham Energy Institute. The Birmingham Energy Institute is the focal point for the University of Birmingham and its national partners, to create change in the way we deliver, consume and think about energy. The Institute harnesses expertise from the […]
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UK’s Zouk Capital invests in Italian electric mobility firm BE Power
UK infrastructure and private equity fund Zouk Capital has bought a majority stake in an Italian electric mobility company. BE Power, owned by Building Energy, owns and operates public electric vehicle (EV) chargers through its subsidiary BE Charge as well as a virtual power plant technology through 4Energia, which operates as an energy trader and […]
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Lightsource BP powers up 2.3MW subsidy-free solar farm
A new subsidy-free solar farm with a total capacity of 2.29MW has been connected to the UK grid. Developer Lightsource BP said it funded the entire project, which will provide 30% of the annual electricity needs of NSG Group’s European Technical Centre in Lathom, Lancashire. NSG Group is buying the renewable electricity via a power […]
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Bean Beanland
Bean has an Honours Degree in Physics from Imperial College, is an Associate of the Royal College of Science and is the Chairman of the Ground Source Heat Pump Association. He has over 10-years’ direct experience in energy and carbon mitigation and in conceptual technology selection, procurement and the installation of mechanical services and renewable […]
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New compliance scheme aims to raise standards in DSR market
A new voluntary compliance scheme that aims to raise standards in the demand side response (DSR) market has been launched. Called Flex Assure, it seeks to ensure greater transparency and give businesses confidence in the services being offered to them and build trust in the rapidly evolving market. It will help businesses to compare the […]
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Scotland’s new action plan aims to empower energy consumers
The Scottish Government has unveiled a new action plan which aims to empower energy customers. The Energy Consumer Action Plan has been developed in collaboration with an expert advisory group that included consumer groups, academics as well as Ofgem. Some of the actions include the establishment of an independent Consumers Commission “to give consumers a […]
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Global nations, apart from US, agree pact to cut plastic pollution
The governments of 187 countries, excluding the US, have signed a landmark agreement to reduce plastic waste. They amended the Basel Convention to include plastic waste as a legally binding framework, which will ensure global trade in plastic waste is more transparent and better regulated. The US was not involved as it has not ratified […]
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The cheapest kWh of energy is the one you don't use Delvin Lane, Head of Energy 360, British Gas