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New rules take future UK cars up a gear
New rules take future UK cars up a gear Feb 22, 2017 Jonny Bairstow Low Carbon, Policy Legislation 0 Image: Shutterstock A new bill outlining new rules for self-driving car insurance and EV charging stations is being introduced today. The Vehicle Technology and Aviation Bill aims to help the UK become a world leader in future […]
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Shell opens its first UK hydrogen refuelling station
Shell opens its first UK hydrogen refuelling station Feb 22, 2017 Priyanka Shrestha Infrastructure Generation 0 Image: ITM Power/Shell Shell has announced the launch of its first hydrogen refuelling station in the UK. It is located at its Cobham service station on the M25 and has been supplied by ITM Power. It is one of […]
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Rising temperatures weigh on demand – Y Report
Rising temperatures weigh on demand – Y Report Feb 21, 2017 Jonny Bairstow Markets Finance 0 Image: Inenco Energy Trader Sam Sinclair. Temperatures have been above seasonal normal levels this week, which is likely to lead to a decrease in demand and a fall in day-ahead prices. An LNG cargo set to arrive at the Isle […]
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New alliance to help businesses deliver DSR
New alliance to help businesses deliver DSR Feb 21, 2017 Priyanka Shrestha Industry Round-up, Infrastructure Generation 0 Image: Shutterstock Total Gas Power and UK Power Reserve (UKPR) have joined forces to help manage and deliver demand side response services to electricity market players. Businesses will be able to use UKPR’s established position as an owner […]
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‘UK’s failing nuclear programme should be scrapped’
‘UK’s failing nuclear programme should be scrapped’ Feb 20, 2017 Jonny Bairstow Infrastructure Generation, Low Carbon 0 Image: Shutterstock The UK’s failing nuclear programme should be scrapped. That’s according to anti-nuclear group Stop Hinkley, which has said Britain’s nuclear efforts are clearly failing to deliver and could only be achieved through huge public subsidies that the nation can’t afford. The group says ministers […]
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‘Investors need to think green’
‘Investors need to think green’ Feb 20, 2017 Jonny Bairstow Markets Finance 0 Image: Shutterstock Investors need to use their money to ensure banks play a proactive role in the low carbon transition. That’s according to a new report published by ShareAction, a group dedicated to using the “potential of investments to have a positive impact on savers, […]
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Pipeline protestors compared to terrorists
Pipeline protestors compared to terrorists Feb 19, 2017 Jonny Bairstow Coal, Gas Oil, Top Stories 0 Image: Shutterstock The Vice President of the company behind the Dakota Access pipeline has compared protestors to terrorists. Texas-based Energy Transfer’s Joey Mahmoud says protesters have “assaulted numerous pipeline personnel,” destroyed millions of dollars’ worth of construction equipment and even […]
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Fuel poverty charity says government must act
Fuel poverty charity says government must act Feb 17, 2017 Jonny Bairstow Energy Efficiency, Top Stories 0 Image: Shutterstock A fuel poverty charity has told the government how to help vulnerable households stay warm. The report from National Energy Action (NEA) comes on Fuel Poverty Awareness Day and suggests a number of measures to help provide greater […]
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Guest Blog – Mervyn Bowden: Calling out for leaders!
Guest Blog – Mervyn Bowden: Calling out for leaders! Feb 18, 2017 Sumit Bose Energy Efficiency, Latest Blogs, Top Stories 0 Where are the Leaders in Energy Management? Leadership in some quarters is becoming a dirty word – almost as bad as being called an expert! Every sector needs leaders for sure who can drive […]
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Bright new idea for EV charging in Kensington
Bright new idea for EV charging in Kensington Feb 17, 2017 Jonny Bairstow Infrastructure Generation, Low Carbon 0 Image: UKPN Streetlights are now being used to charge EVs during daylight hours in an innovative new trial. The Royal Borough of Kensington Chelsea, UK Power Networks (UKPN) and Ubitricity have partnered to convert three streetlights in […]
