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$100m to improve energy access in rural Bangladesh
$100m to improve energy access in rural Bangladesh Jun 26, 2014 Priyanka Shrestha Infrastructure Generation, Markets Finance 0 The World Bank is providing a $600 million (£353.5m) loan to fund a project that aims to improve access to electricity in the rural areas of Bangladesh. The credit for the Rural Electricity Transmission and Distribution Project […]
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UK offers £9m for domestic EV charge points
UK offers £9m for domestic EV charge points Jun 26, 2014 Priyanka Shrestha Markets Finance 0 A £9 million pot is being made available for plug-in car drivers to recharge their vehicles at home. The scheme will provide up to 75% of the total cost of the charging point as well as installation – up […]
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Land blocked? UK ‘faces 2 million hectare shortfall’
Land blocked? UK ‘faces 2 million hectare shortfall’ Jun 25, 2014 Vicky Ellis Sustainability Environment 0 Image: Thinkstock Space to grow fruit and vegetables, crops for ‘green’ biofuel and build homes could soon be hard to find. New research led by Cambridge academics suggests the UK faces a shortfall of 2 million hectares by 2030. […]
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New initiative to support clean energy businesses
New initiative to support clean energy businesses Jun 25, 2014 Priyanka Shrestha Markets Finance, Sustainability Environment 0 A new initiative that aims to create a support network for the clean energy business and entrepreneur community is being launched in the US. The US Department of Energy (DOE) is providing $3.2 million (£1.9m) for the National […]
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£2.2m for community projects tackling climate change
£2.2m for community projects tackling climate change Jun 23, 2014 Priyanka Shrestha Markets Finance, Sustainability Environment 0 The Scottish Government is providing more than £2.2 million for community projects that aim to cut carbon emissions and tackle climate change. It is the latest round of funding as part of the Climate Challenge Fund (CCF), with […]
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Watt-sits! Food waste-to-gas plant opens
Watt-sits! Food waste-to-gas plant opens Jun 24, 2014 Vicky Ellis Infrastructure Generation 0 Image: Thinkstock A £20 million factory which turns kitchen waste and liquids into gas opened in Widnes, Cheshire last week. It will pump enough gas into the national grid to power 10,000 homes with heating and fuel. Owners ReFood will collect food […]
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Anglian Water fined £94,000 for sewage overflow
Anglian Water fined £94,000 for sewage overflow Jun 23, 2014 Priyanka Shrestha Sustainability Environment 0 Anglian Water has been ordered to pay £94,000 after sewage contaminated a brook through an emergency overflow pipe. More than 1,500 fish were also killed as a result, according to the Environment Agency. At the time of the incident in […]
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Big Deal “cuts cheapest energy price for 10,000″
Big Deal “cuts cheapest energy price for 10,000″ Jun 23, 2014 Vicky Ellis Infrastructure Generation, Markets Finance 0 Image: Thinkstock Collective bargaining campaigners at The Big Deal claims to have cut the cheapest two year fixed deal on the market for 10,000 people. The group claims it’s the first time a collective switch has created […]
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TELCA recognises an Unsung Hero and energy Sales Professional
TELCA recognises an Unsung Hero and energy Sales Professional Jun 20, 2014 Priyanka Shrestha Infrastructure Generation 0 Two specific individuals were recognised for their contribution at the glitzy Energy Live Consultancy Awards (TELCAs) last night. Richard Bennett from UES Energy bagged the Sales Professional of the Year gong, a new addition to this year’s award […]
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E.ON boss retorts over wholesale price warning
E.ON boss retorts over wholesale price warning Jun 21, 2014 Vicky Ellis Top Stories 0 E.ON UK’s boss Tony Cocker wrote to Ofgem to defend itself over charges Big Six suppliers haven’t passed on wholesale price drops to customers. He was replying to a letter from Ofgem’s new chief Dermot Nolan, expressing his hope sustained […]
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The cheapest kWh of energy is the one you don't use Delvin Lane, Head of Energy 360, British Gas