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‘UK’s first’ peer-to-peer EV sharing platform turns idle cars into cash
A peer-to-peer electric vehicle (EV) sharing platform, the first of its kind in the UK has been launched. The Zoom EV platform allows EV owners to rent out their idle cars to like-minded drivers, creating an opportunity to generate income. By renting out their EVs for a few hours twice a week, owners can potentially […]
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Grid delays leave 1,300 clean power projects in limbo
More than a thousand clean energy projects, which have received planning permission, are currently in limbo, awaiting construction, according to the Local Government Association (LGA). The LGA warns that delays in addressing grid connection challenges pose a significant risk to achieving net zero goals. The LGA notes that only 150 of the 1,300 approved schemes […]
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Sunak urged to back pumped storage hydro investment
Scottish Renewables and the British Hydropower Association have penned a joint letter to the Prime Minister, calling on the government to provide urgent support for the deployment of long-duration electricity storage, particularly pumped storage hydro (PSH). PSH operates like a giant battery, storing energy when it is abundant and releasing it when demand is high. […]
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Nearly 42% fail to pay energy bills
Almost 1.3 million households in the UK missed a bill payment within a single month. New research by Which? highlights the growing financial difficulties faced by many households, specifically in meeting essential expenses such as energy bills and utility payments. According to Which?’s June consumer insight tracker, missed or defaulted household bill payments, including those […]
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Council saves big with flexible bulk purchase energy contract
West Northamptonshire Council’s (WNC) Cabinet has approved a new energy buying contract. The contract, based on a flexible bulk purchase model, will not only benefit the council’s budget but also contribute to its environmental conservation efforts. For the past two years, the council has been purchasing energy through the LASER framework, which allows for flexible […]
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Critical minerals market for EVs, wind and solar hits $320bn in 2022
Driven by escalating demand and soaring prices, the market for critical minerals reached $320 billion (£247bn) in 2022, marking a doubling in size over the past five years. That’s according to the International Energy Agency and its latest Critical Minerals Market Review, which suggests between 2017 and 2022, the energy sector’s demand played a pivotal […]
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More UK Businesses Commit to Making Their Supply Chains More Sustainable
In an article from The Economist, Robert King discusses how corporate engagement must go beyond setting net-zero targets. Since supply chains are often where the biggest emissions come from, businesses and organisations must concentrate their efforts on reducing their carbon footprint at every stage, from planning and procurement to manufacturing and distribution. Across sectors like food, fashion, […]
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UK falls short on heat pump targets and insulation funding, says National Grid
The UK Government is falling short of targets set for the residential energy transition. That’s according to National Grid ESO’s Future Energy Scenarios report, which highlights several areas where progress is lacking and calls for urgent action to address the shortcomings. The report underscores the need for increased policy support and incentives to encourage greater […]
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Industry reacts to ESO’s energy scenarios report
Industry trade associations and independent organisations have responded to the National Grid ESO’s Future Energy Scenarios report, expressing concerns about the pace of decarbonising heat, engaging consumers and promoting flexibility. Stew Horne, Head of Policy at Energy Saving Trust, emphasised the need for active consumer engagement and incentives to use energy more flexibly. Horne said: […]
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UK discusses Wylfa nuclear site sale
The government has confirmed ongoing discussions about the potential sale of the Wylfa nuclear site in response to a report by the Welsh Affairs Committee. The Wylfa nuclear site, located in Anglesey, North Wales, has long been a subject of interest for nuclear energy development. Previous plans for a new nuclear power station at Wylfa […]
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