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Ofgem designated to lead Great British Insulation Scheme
The Department of Energy Security and Net Zero has officially designated Ofgem as the administrator of the Great British Insulation Scheme. The department has released a draft guidance document for public consultation on the administration of the scheme. Previously known as ‘ECO+’ during its consultation phase in November 2022, the Great British Insulation Scheme aims […]
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‘Efficiency standards should be in place for all new homes’
When homes are sold, they must meet certain energy efficiency standards. That’s the view of the Association for Decentralised Energy (ADE), calling on the government to implement minimum standards that quash emissions and keep bills as low as possible. In its report it alleges that eight million lofts and eight million solid wall properties currently […]
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Ofgem reports low uptake for Boiler Upgrade Scheme
Ofgem‘s latest report on the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) reveals concerning statistics regarding its low uptake. The BUS scheme aims to encourage homeowners to upgrade their old and inefficient boilers with new and energy-efficient ones and the vouchers issued are part of the financial incentives offered to encourage this. The report, covering the period from […]
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Australia approves first coal mine since election
The Australian government has given the green light to the first new coal mine since its election. This mine will be built close to Moranbah and is projected to generate 2.5 million tonnes of coal during a five-year period. It has faced heavy criticism for the decision, with the Australia Institute estimating that the endeavour […]
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Repair at home headphones – the sustainable choice?
Fairbuds XL have taken the position of one of the most sustainable options for music listeners on the market – being easy to dismantle and repair yourself at home. The headphones are manufactured by Fairphone, which has set a public aim to have all of its products made to be better for the environment. To […]
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‘Fossil fuel companies must cough up for the costs of climate change’
Oil and gas firms should pay for the impacts of climate change. That’s according to the British public, with 78% of UK citizens stating they think the financial responsibility lies with those that emit fossil fuels. Their views were raised in a poll by Christian Aid, asking who should cough up for the cost of […]
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Coal power station turned into 150MW battery storage system
A former coal-fired power station has been given a new lease of life as a 150MW battery storage system by SSE Renewables. The company has turned its former fossil fuel Ferrybridge facility into a 300MWh green hub. This change is part of SSE’s £25 billion investment by 2030 to implement net zero and its desire […]
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Can floating offshore wind be the net zero key?
Floating offshore wind. Is it the answer to the net zero question? You can find out at the Big Zero Show in Coventry on 20th June at the talk delivered by Gabriel Davies from Ørsted. But first, she joined us on the Net Hero Podcast to preview what she’ll be speaking about and why it […]
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Masdar commits to tripling renewable capacity by 2030
Masdar has signed a deal to triple global renewable energy capacity by 2030. It has joined forces with the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) to set the target, which will see a strategy outlined at COP28. Solar, wind, hydropower and geothermal are the main focuses of the commitment. Renewables currently account for 40% of total […]
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Israel launches first hydrogen fuel station
Israel has launched its first hydrogen fuel station to power zero-emission vehicles. Opening near Haifa Bay, the facility will allow drivers to easily fill up their hydrogen-powered cars with similar ease to petrol and diesel. Sonol, Bazal and Colmobil have combined with the project, stating that how quickly hydrogen vehicles can be refuelled is an […]
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