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Nearly 52% of UK homeowners in the dark about EPCs
The energy performance certificate (EPC) is an unfamiliar term for almost 52% of homeowners. That’s according to a recent research conducted by David Wilson Homes, which surveyed 500 UK homeowners to identify the property jargon that often leaves Brits bewildered. From conveyancing to equity, EPC to stamp duty, the survey delved into the understanding of these […]
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Ofgem greenlights independent aggregators in wholesale flexibility market
Ofgem has approved a proposal to permit independent aggregators to engage in the wholesale electricity market. This decision is seen as having potential implications for the energy sector, as it introduces new players to the market. Under the approved plan, independent aggregators will be able to offer flexibility services on the wholesale market, expanding participation […]
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£52m funding boosts Northern England’s net zero
The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has announced the successful completion of a £52 million jointly funded project. This project, delivered through the Industrial Decarbonisation Challenge (IDC), has made progress in advancing onshore and offshore carbon capture utilisation and storage (CCUS) infrastructure for the East Coast Cluster. The funding, originally allocated to these projects in […]
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Ireland achieves record 32% wind-powered electricity
Wind power accounted for 32% of Ireland’s electricity last month, marking a substantial increase of 25% compared to the same month last year. That’s according to Wind Energy Ireland’s latest monthly report, which suggests the second half of September saw strong winds that powered Ireland to its third consecutive record-breaking month in wind energy generation, […]
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More UK homes to earn by cutting energy usage
More households across the Midlands, South West and South Wales are poised to benefit from National Grid Electricity Distribution’s flexibility programme this winter. Following the successful completion of the latest flexibility procurement, the distribution network operator has witnessed a significant increase in the involvement of flexible domestic assets. A total of 433 households equipped with […]
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Abernethy substation powers up
SSEN Transmission has announced the successful energisation of the Abernethy substation’s new extension after nearly two years of work. This development enables the connection of up to 50MW of renewable energy to the local electricity grid, enough to power around 60,000 homes annually. The project involved expanding the substation’s capacity and footprint and installing new […]
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Masdar launches utility-scale wind project in UAE
Abu Dhabi-based energy company Masdar has introduced a pioneering project in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This project marks the UAE’s entry into utility-scale wind power, showcasing innovative technology tailored to harness low wind speeds effectively. The project has a capacity of 103.5MW and is expected to power more than 23,000 UAE homes annually and displace […]
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Flagship Energy’s Tejal Shah Energy Markets Update – 4th October 2023
What’s happening in the markets and why? The first of October marks the official start of the gas winter season and it’s been some start. Market confidence has improved with Norwegian supply increasing following a heavy maintenance period, European gas storage hits over 96% fullness and both in the UK and the Continent temperatures remain […]
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Net Hero Podcast – Is Wall-E about to clean up?
A little robot gets a personality, falls in love and saves the polluted world by repopulating plant life, cheered on by obese human blobs. If you’ve never seen it do so, Wall-E is a pixar classic and a film I have loved watching with my kids (and without them) again and again. The premise is […]
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British Gas continues offering 50% off electricity bills
British Gas is continuing to provide customers with a 50% discount on their electricity bills as they extend their PeakSave Sundays scheme until the end of December. Customers have the flexibility to choose whether they wish to adjust their regular routines to benefit from additional savings on energy-intensive tasks. This extension means that customers can […]
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