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Energy supplier fined £70k for missed Renewables Obligation deadline
Britain’s energy regulator has today said Delta Gas and Power has been fined £70,000 for failure to meet the Renewables Obligation (RO) scheme deadline despite reminders and a final order. The energy company was required to present Renewables Obligation Certificates (ROCs) or make payment in lieu by 1st September 2022. However, it failed to do […]
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Which EFL club tops the sustainability league?
A new study has revealed the 20 most sustainable football clubs in the English Football League (EFL). Unsurprisingly, League One outfit Forest Green Rovers tops the table – with the club priding itself on its climate initiatives and sustainable work; becoming the first UN certified carbon-neutral football club. It is followed by Bristol City, Norwich […]
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Power Up Britain plan under fire: Infrastructure adviser reveals lingering doubts
Sir John Armitt, the Chairman of the National Infrastructure Commission, has voiced his concerns about the UK government’s “Powering Up Britain” plan. Although he acknowledged that some progress has been made in certain areas, Armitt believes that there are still significant questions as to whether the interventions are adequate enough to drive change quickly. Armitt […]
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‘EU green energy sellers set to face risky ‘merchant exposure’ within next five years’
The vast majority of European renewable energy sellers anticipate a significant increase in their exposure to the volatile merchant market over the next five years. That’s according to the Renewables Industry Survey Report 2023, released this week – the polling found that nearly 26% of the 543 renewable energy sellers surveyed currently operate less than […]
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‘UK’s reliance on gas is only set to grow’
The reliance on gas in the UK is set to grow, with more demand for domestic heating. That’s according to a report by Offshore Energies UK (OEUK), revealing that domestic heating is the country’s second largest use of energy and the biggest contributor to gas consumption. The report states that 85% of British homes are […]
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Farms to receive cash injection from private sector to save the planet
Unlocking private sources of finance to expedite the farming transition is crucial for food, environmental and economic security, as well as achieving the UK’s net zero objectives. That’s according to a new report commissioned by Defra and led by the Green Finance Institute which identifies four investment enablers that could address these challenges and unlock […]
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Race against time: ‘UK must unlock 70GW of renewable power by 2030’
The UK will need to unlock an additional 70GW of renewable power and speed up grid buildout by at least three years to be energy secure by 2030, on top of the 40GW of renewable power already available. That’s according to industry experts, who also recommend building two small modular reactors to generate clean power […]
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Energy industry braces for UK’s Green Day – Will it be a game changer or a flop?
The government is getting ready for a major event happening this Thursday where they will unveil their plan for ‘Powering Up Britain’. This highly anticipated announcement, which was previously dubbed ‘Green Day’ and ‘Energy Security Day’, is expected to take place in Aberdeen in Scotland. According to sources, the plan will focus on investing in […]
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ULEZ cameras covered by bags and boxes in revenge attack!
Enforcement cameras for Sadiq Khan‘s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) have reportedly been covered by drivers seeking revenge against the controversial scheme. The ULEZ requires drivers of older, more polluting vehicles to pay a daily charge to drive in central London in an effort to reduce air pollution. However, some drivers have objected to the […]
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US nuclear power plant hit with second radioactive water leak
US energy company Xcel Energy will shut down temporarily its Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant in Minnesota to perform repairs to permanently resolve a leak of water containing tritium. Tritium is a radioactive material commonly created in the operation of nuclear power plants. A few days ago, residents living near the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant in Minnesota […]
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