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UK businesses get £185m boost to slash emissions and bills
The government has unveiled twelve winners from the Local Industrial Decarbonisation Plan competition, each set to benefit from a share of up to £6 million for low carbon projects. The funding aims to facilitate collaborative efforts among winning businesses and partners to devise strategies for emission reduction, allowing mutual learning and access to technical advisors […]
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Storm Isha: Customers warned of potential power cuts
Electricity North West is preparing for strong winds with hundreds of engineers on standby and additional call agents for customer support. Storm Isha, forecasted by the Met Office, is expected to bring wind speeds exceeding 70mph from 6pm until the early hours. The power network operator cautions that conditions may be unsafe for line teams […]
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Tata Steel confirms closure of two blast furnaces at Port Talbot
Tata Steel has officially announced the closure of two blast furnaces at its Port Talbot facility as part of a broader restructuring plan. The company said the move is a significant aspect of its transformation strategy to shift towards a more sustainable, green steel business model. The restructuring is expected to result in up to […]
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Barclays launches climate tech hub
Barclays has reopened the Cambridge Eagle Lab, focusing on supporting climate tech startups. The Eagle Lab changed to cut its carbon dioxide emissions by 90% compared to 2018, aligning with Barclays’ sustainability goals. The retrofit includes solar panels, energy efficient windows and a smart heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system to enhance energy efficiency. […]
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‘Grid readiness crucial for net zero’
Grid readiness and renewable integration are the primary hurdles in realising net zero goals in the power sector. That’s according to the ‘Future of Utilities’ study, released by Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (TAQA) and Bloomberg Media, which underscores the urgent need for coordinated action to accelerate grid development, aligning with the rapid growth […]
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EV drivers urged to preheat batteries amid cold weather
In the wake of the coldest night of the winter in the UK, Edmund King, President of the AA, has issued guidance to electric vehicle (EV) owners, emphasising the importance of preheating their cars and charging overnight. As the nation grapples with snow and ice that led to the closure of numerous schools, Mr King […]
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Tata Steel to close Port Talbot blast furnaces
Tata Steel, the parent company of Port Talbot steelworks, is exploring operational changes in response to ongoing economic challenges. The company is considering the possibility of discontinuing blast furnace operations at the South Wales plant, a decision that could jeopardise approximately 3,000 jobs and have broader implications for the UK’s steel production landscape. A proposal […]
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British Gas ranks lowest in annual energy survey
British Gas has found itself at the lowest position in the recent Which? annual energy firm survey. The survey, conducted in October 2023, included feedback from over 9,000 energy customers and evaluated 18 energy companies. The results revealed that Boost, ScottishPower, OVO Energy, Shell Energy, EDF Energy, E.ON Next, and British Gas scored less than […]
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Call to revamp UK’s constraint management system
The UK’s existing constraint management system, once efficient before the surge in wind generation, has become outdated and inefficient. That’s according to a new report commissioned by Scottish Renewables, which suggests a decade of underinvestment in the UK’s electricity transmission network, coupled with the substantial increase in renewable energy deployment, has led to a surge […]
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Brits set to slash bills with energy saving trials
The UK Government has allocated funding to twelve projects to improve household energy efficiency. The initiatives, collectively receiving up to £16 million, include a solar panel subscription service and ‘green mortgages’ to empower families to reduce costs and environmental impact. Sunsave, receiving £1.9 million, will explore its Electric Roof project, which seeks to simplify the […]
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