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EU adopts 11th package of sanctions against Russia, including energy measures
The EU has today announced the implementation of new energy measures as part of its 11th package of sanctions against Russia. These measures aim to strengthen the enforcement of existing sanctions and mitigate potential disruptions to energy supplies. One key energy measure included in the 11th package is the termination of the option for Germany and […]
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UK sets course for net zero in UK’s maritime sector
The Maritime Council recently convened to discuss the government’s maritime 2050 strategy, with a focus on job creation, trade enhancement and emission reduction. Led by Transport Secretary Mark Harper, the council aims to implement the strategy’s recommendations and align government and industry priorities. The goal is to bolster the maritime sector’s vital role in the […]
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JET celebrates 40 years of fusion energy progress
The Joint European Torus (JET), one of the world’s largest and most advanced fusion energy tokamaks, is marking its 40th anniversary on 25th June. Originally designed for eight years of experiments, JET has exceeded expectations and contributed significantly to the development of fusion energy. Using magnetic fields to confine superheated plasma, JET has achieved groundbreaking […]
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High Court rules Sizewell C nuclear plant approval legal
The High Court has ruled that the approval of the Sizewell C nuclear plant is lawful. This decision comes after the campaign group Together Against Sizewell C (TASC) challenged the government’s failure to assess the environmental impact of the project in Suffolk. The court dismissed TASC’s claims, with Judge David Holgate emphasising that the government’s […]
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Gloucestershire school goes solar, thanks to National Grid
National Grid Electricity Distribution has provided funding for the installation of solar panels at Rednock School in Gloucestershire, making it the first school in the area to benefit from the initiative. The funding comes as part of National Grid‘s commitment to promoting sustainability and achieving net zero emissions in local communities. The company, which is […]
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Nine-day warning: Households urged to claim energy vouchers
Experts have issued a nine-day warning, emphasising the importance of seizing this opportunity before it’s too late. People received a £400 discount on their gas and electricity bills. The support was distributed over a six-month period – recipients received two monthly instalments of £66 each, along with four additional amounts of £67, either directly into […]
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Lightsource bp invited to join government’s solar taskforce
Energy company Lightsource bp has been invited to join the Core Group of the government Solar Taskforce in the UK. The taskforce aims to bring together the government, industry, regulatory bodies and other relevant organisations to drive the expansion of ground mount and rooftop solar projects. The government has set a target of 70GW of solar […]
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Electricity smart meter installations in UK surge by 16% in May
Electricity smart meter installations in Great Britain’s energy market saw a 16% increase in May 2023, with 197,000 installations taking place. That’s according to ElectraLink’s latest report, which suggests despite a 5% decrease compared to last year, the upward trend persists, with a total of 944,000 installations in 2023 and more than 20.65 million since […]
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UK green power goals in jeopardy, MPs warn
The House of Commons Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has issued a report today, highlighting concerns over the government‘s ambitious green power targets. MPs state that while the aim to decarbonise the power sector by 2035 is challenging, the absence of a comprehensive delivery plan puts these goals in jeopardy. The report reveals that although the […]
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Ofgem seeks performance data to set DSO targets
Ofgem has called on electricity distribution networks to submit performance data in order to establish targets for their roles as distribution system operators (DSOs). While targets were not implemented in the first year of the RIIO ED2 price controls, Ofgem is now seeking data to calibrate the associated rewards and penalties for the second year. […]
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