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UK must act now to deliver low cost carbon capture technology, says taskforce
The UK Government is being urged to act now in order to deliver carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) at scale and at the lowest cost. That’s the recommendation of the CCUS Cost Challenge Taskforce, which was established in January this year, with the remit of informing and proposing a strategic plan to government for […]
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Large UK companies required to report energy use and CO2 emissions
Large businesses in the UK will be obliged to report their energy use, carbon emissions and energy efficiency measures in their annual reports from April next year. It is part of the government’s reform package that aims to reduce administrative burden and “streamline” energy and carbon reporting as well as raise awareness of energy efficiency […]
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M&S and Octopus Energy announce new partnership
Octopus Energy and MS Energy have announced a new partnership for gas and electricity supply from September this year. That means Octopus Energy will sell energy services to consumers under the MS Energy brand – or what is called a ‘white label’ agreement. It follows the announcement of Big Six supplier SSE and MS Energy […]
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Businesses warned empty industrial units targeted for illegal waste dumping
Empty industrial units are being targeted by criminals to dump thousands of tonnes of illegal waste across the UK. The Environment Agency has issued the warning to businesses and landowners as hundreds of commercial properties are thought to be empty and landlords are being urged to be extra vigilant when letting out their properties. It […]
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Record number of consumers switched to smaller energy suppliers
A record number of customers switched to small and medium-sized energy suppliers last month. More than 222,000 people moved from the Big Six companies in June – the highest number ever recorded in a month by Energy UK. Just under half a million – more than 481,600 – customers switched electricity suppliers last month, with […]
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‘Economy-wide carbon tax would slash emissions’
An economy-wide carbon tax paid by companies that sell fossil fuels in the UK would help slash emissions. That’s according to a new report from Policy Exchange, which suggests such a move would level the playing field for Britain’s heavy industry, fund a dividend to be paid to taxpayers and tackle climate change. The group […]
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‘Too many green voices slowing UK public’s EV adoption’
The public are being overwhelmed with a multitude of information and pressures regarding going green. That’s the verdict from Managing Director of the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP) Andy Eastlake, who at the organisation’s annual conference, spoke to ELN about how this can be detrimental to the adoption of low carbon transport across the UK. He said […]
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EU approves Dutch compensation for gas extraction earthquake damage
Plans to compensate damage to real estate caused by earthquakes linked to gas extraction in the Netherlands have been granted EU approval. The government intends to set up a non-profit foundation to manage real estate activities related to the renovation and sale of buildings in the areas affected by drilling in the Groningen gas field. […]
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UK hits milestone of 1,000 coal-free hours
The UK has gone a thousand hours without needing coal generation so far this year. That’s according to new figures released by MyGridGB, which show the country hit the milestone early this morning. The data shows the amount of coal-free time in 2018 has already eclipsed the figures from 2017 and 2016, in which there […]
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Hydrogen trains on track for low carbon freight sector
Hydrogen could prove a highly effective low carbon fuel technology for powering trains. That’s according to Polish coal mining company JSW and PKP Cargo, a national rail freight operator, which are working together to research, analyse and potentially produce new types of shunting locomotives and freight wagons powered by hydrogen fuel. The main goal is […]
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The cheapest kWh of energy is the one you don't use Delvin Lane, Head of Energy 360, British Gas