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EU air quality improved but has a long way to go
EU air quality improved but has a long way to go Nov 25, 2016 Jonny Bairstow Sustainability Environment 0 Image: Thinkstock Air pollution in Europe has decreased since the turn of the millennium but stronger measures are needed. That’s according to a new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA), which studied air quality trends […]
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Cities see positive air quality impact of coal to gas switch
Cities see positive air quality impact of coal to gas switch Nov 26, 2016 Jacqueline Echevarria Coal, Gas Oil 0 Berlin Skyline. Image: ThinksStock The increased use of natural gas in power generation, heating and transport can “significantly” reduce air pollution. That’s according to a study by the International Gas Union (IGU) which stated cities such […]
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UK coal plants set for £152m pay-out in capacity auction?
UK coal plants set for £152m pay-out in capacity auction? Nov 25, 2016 Priyanka Shrestha Coal, Gas Oil, Policy Legislation, Top Stories 0 Image: Shutterstock Developers of coal-fired power stations in the UK could be paid more than £150 million next year to keep the lights on. That’s according to energy market analysts at Cornwall […]
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Renewables generated 13.8% of US power in 2015
Renewables generated 13.8% of US power in 2015 Nov 25, 2016 Jacqueline Echevarria Infrastructure Generation 0 Renewables generated 13.8% of total US electricity production in 2015. Green electricity also grew to 16.7% of total installed capacity during the same year, according to data released by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Its report pointed out renewable electricity accounted for […]
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Centrica and Tokyo Gas sign LNG deal
Centrica and Tokyo Gas sign LNG deal Nov 24, 2016 Jacqueline Echevarria Markets Finance 0 An LNG carrier. Image: Thinkstock Centrica has signed a Memorandum of Understanding for LNG collaboration with a Japanese company. Under the agreement with Tokyo Gas, the companies will swap locations in an effort to achieve LNG transportation savings and lower the […]
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First Floridian city commits to 100% green energy
First Floridian city commits to 100% green energy Nov 24, 2016 Jonny Bairstow Sustainability Environment 0 Image: pisaphotography / Shutterstock.com A Floridian city has committed to transitioning to 100% renewable energy. St. Petersburg is the first city in the state and the 20th in the US to make the commitment, according to the Sierra Club, […]
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Autumn Statement: Reactions
Autumn Statement: Reactions Nov 23, 2016 Jacqueline Echevarria Policy Legislation 0 Image: Shutterstock Chancellor Philip Hammond’s Autumn Statement has received mixed reactions. One of the announcements included maintaining the cap on Carbon Price Support rates, which stands at £18t/CO2 until 2020/21. Jeremy Nicholson, Director of the Energy Intensive Users Group (EIUG) said the industry feels […]
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A new intergrated power in the energy market
A new intergrated power in the energy market Nov 23, 2016 george marshall Industry Round-up 0 Leading energy consultancy, IU Energy, and mechanical and electrical engineering specialists, Amer, have officially celebrated their merger in the company of senior political, academic and business leaders at Plymouth University. The newly combined company, which continues under the IU […]
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Job of the Week – O&M Manager – McLean Ross
Job of the Week – OM Manager – McLean Ross Nov 22, 2016 george marshall Latest Jobs 0 OM – UK Lead Midlands (with UK and Europe travel)Up to £74,000 + car allowance + excellent benefits We are working with a global leader within the Energy sector. Their Decentralised Energy division is continuing to grow in […]
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Gas and power demand down – Y Report
Gas and power demand down – Y Report Nov 22, 2016 Jonny Bairstow Markets Finance 0 Inenco Energy Trader Dorian Lucas. Warmer weather in the short term is dampening demand for gas and power. The arrival of Storm Angus and its strong speeds have seen wind generation increase and power margins widen, according to Inenco’s Y […]
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