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Derbyshire planning committee opposes INEOS Shale’s tests for fracking
Derbyshire planning committee opposes INEOS Shale’s tests for fracking Feb 08, 2018 Priyanka Shrestha Coal, Gas Oil, Top Stories 0 Image: Thinkstock Derbyshire County Council’s planning committee has voted to oppose INEOS Shale’s plans to carry out tests for potential fracking in Marsh Lane. They rejected the recommendation of the council’s planning officers that an […]
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Chargemaster expands EV charging network
Chargemaster expands EV charging network Feb 07, 2018 Priyanka Shrestha Infrastructure Generation 0 Image: Chargemaster Chargemaster is set to expand its charging network for electric vehicles (EVs), with 2,000 more planned for 2018. It installed 33 rapid chargers on the POLAR network in January and is investing in providing charging points in key locations, including […]
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EU approves natural gas merger
EU approves natural gas merger Feb 06, 2018 Jonny Bairstow Coal, Gas Oil, Markets Finance 0 Image: Shutterstock The EU has approved the acquisition of a natural gas supplier by energy firm Edison. Gas Natural Vendita Italia was the business that was bought – both companies are based in Italy. The firm that has been […]
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UK Government to slash emissions by 32% before 2020
UK Government to slash emissions by 32% before 2020 Feb 07, 2018 Jonny Bairstow Policy Legislation, Sustainability Environment, Top Stories 0 Image: Shutterstock The UK Government plans to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by at least 32% by 2020, down from a 2010 baseline. It also aims to reduce the number of domestic business flights […]
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Gove raises concerns over water firms’ ‘tax havens and excessive profits’
Gove raises concerns over water firms’ ‘tax havens and excessive profits’ Feb 06, 2018 Priyanka Shrestha Markets Finance, Top Stories, Water 0 Image: Twocoms/Shutterstoc Environment Secretary Michael Gove has hit out at water companies over their use of “tax havens and excessive profits”. In a letter to Jonson Cox, Chairman of water regulator Ofwat, Mr […]
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Kazakhstan launches online hub for greenhouse gases reporting
Kazakhstan launches online hub for greenhouse gases reporting Feb 05, 2018 Priyanka Shrestha Coal, Gas Oil 0 Image: Shutterstock An online platform to monitor, report and verify emissions sources and greenhouse gases has been launched in Kazakhstan. It is part of the National Emissions Trading System, which was launched in 2013 as the nation’s main […]
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Energy UK says ‘UK must participate in EU energy market’
Energy UK says ‘UK must participate in EU energy market’ Feb 05, 2018 Jonny Bairstow Policy Legislation, Markets Finance, Top Stories 0 Image: Shutterstock The UK must continue to participate in the EU’s energy market to ensure the efficient trade of gas and electricity, maintain affordable security of supply and deliver its climate change targets. […]
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University artfully reduces oil-based emissions
University artfully reduces oil-based emissions Feb 04, 2018 Jonny Bairstow Sustainability Environment, Low Carbon 0 Image: Shutterstock The University for the Creative Arts (UCA) has reduced carbon emissions from energy consumption by more than a third since 2010. The organisation said this is saving 2,286 tonnes of carbon emissions per year and has helped UCA […]
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Bank launches green crowdfunding platform
Bank launches green crowdfunding platform Feb 03, 2018 Jonny Bairstow Low Carbon, Markets Finance, Top Stories 0 Image: Shutterstock A solar farm and a heat pump company are to become the first businesses to benefit from a UK bank’s newly launched crowdfunding platform. Triodos Bank’s platform will allow the public to invest directly in renewable […]
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Arizona regulator proposes clean energy mandates
Arizona regulator proposes clean energy mandates Feb 02, 2018 Jonny Bairstow Policy Legislation, Low Carbon 0 Image: Shutterstock An Arizona regulator has proposed a mandate to produce 80% of energy from clean sources and install 3GW of storage by 2050. Andrew Tobin, a member of the Arizona Corporation Commission said his state and its utilities […]
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