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• Can Ball Corp. slash emissions? They seem to tin-k so

  14-08-2018 16:00 via energylivenews.com
  Tin can manufacturer Ball Corporation has set new sustainable goals and submitted them to the Science Based Targets Initiative for approval.
  The international firm has committed to reducing ‘scope one’ and ‘scope two’ emissions by 27%, as well as cutting ‘scope three’ emissions by 25% before 2030.
  ‘Scope one’ emissions are caused directly by a company’s activities, while ‘scope two’ are those related to purchased energy and &lsquo
  
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• ‘It’s going to be messy’: advocates balance climate action and conservation amid Queensland’s green energy boom

  04-05-2024 22:00 via theguardian.com
  
  ‘Some negative projects will get up, but we have to keep our eyes on the broader goals’, says WWF AustraliaGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastA map of operating windfarms in Queensland does not take too long to survey – of the 100 or so across Australia, only six of them are in the sunshine state.But this is about to change in a very big way. According to state government data, there are 46 separate proposals for windfarms in Queensland wit
  
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• Sunak to allow oil and gas exploration at sites intended for offshore wind

  02-05-2024 21:07 via theguardian.com
  
  Exclusive: decision to grant licences condemned by critics as a stunt that shows Tories are ‘playing politics with climate’Fossil fuel companies will be allowed to explore for oil and gas under offshore wind-power sites for the first time, the government will announce on Friday, in a move which campaigners say is further proof that ministers are abandoning the climate agenda.The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA), which regulates North Sea oil and gas production, will confirm that
  
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• Vertical farms are the climate resilient solution for agriculture, says farming expert

  02-05-2024 14:51 via energylivenews.com
  
  Indoor farming takes out the eventuality that all your produce will be wiped out by a freak storm.
  This is what Jack Farmer, Co-Founder of vertical farming company, LettUs Grow, told us in this week’s Net Hero Podcast.
  Mr Farmer said: ‘If you are a grower in Morocco right now, you are going year on year through droughts, floods and all the extreme weather brought on by climate change.
  ‘That drives people undercover where agriculture is protected by polytunnels, a tunnel made f
  
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• British Gas partners with Toyota for home EV charge solution

  02-05-2024 14:00 via energylivenews.com
  
  British Gas and Toyota have announced a collaboration to introduce Toyota HomeCharge, a wallbox chargepoint tailored for Toyota electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, aiming to enhance at-home charging accessibility for UK customers.Under this partnership, Toyota retail customers purchasing a new electric car or van between 3rd April and 1st July will receive a complimentary charging solution, including installation by British Gas engineers.For customers ordering electric vehicles after this peri
  
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• York Uni powers up: Solar farm boosts robotic research

  02-05-2024 13:00 via energylivenews.com
  
  The University of York has completed a solar farm project as part of a £1.5 million initiative aimed at enhancing research capabilities in autonomous systems.
  The solar farm will serve as a ‘living lab’ for the Institute, offering insights to landowners and operators of solar farms on integrating robotic technology.The solar farm will be used to develop and test robots and other autonomous technologies for the inspection and maintenance of solar arrays.
  Spanning more than 1,400
  
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• Insulation scheme set to slash winter energy bills

  02-05-2024 12:00 via energylivenews.com
  
  The Great British Insulation Scheme, launched last year, aims to aid approximately 300,000 homes across Britain in lowering energy bills and enhancing energy efficiency.
  Eligible households, primarily in lower council tax bands and with less energy-efficient homes, will receive upgrades such as roof, loft, or cavity wall insulation.
  The scheme targets to reduce annual fuel bills by up to £400, particularly benefiting families in council tax bands A-E in Scotland or Wales and A-D in England
  
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• ‘World’s first’ wooden wind turbine blades installed

  02-05-2024 11:30 via energylivenews.com
  
  German manufacturer Voodin Blade Technology has announced the world’s first prototype installation of 19.3-metre wooden wind turbine blades on an existing turbine in Breuna, Germany.
  These blades, made of laminated veneer lumber (LVL), offer a more sustainable alternative to current materials and boast better recycling capabilities, automation and flexibility.
  While wind energy plays a pivotal role in transitioning away from fossil fuels, the challenge lies in making its production as sust
  
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• SSE acquires 100MW battery storage project

  02-05-2024 10:45 via energylivenews.com
  
  SSE has acquired a 100MW battery storage project near Dungannon, County Tyrone, from Heron Energy.
  The project, named Derrymeen battery energy storage system (BESS), aims to become Northern Ireland’s largest battery storage facility, providing up to 200MWh of stored energy for flexible dispatch during peak demand periods.
  Subject to final investment decision, construction is expected to start early next year and be operational by the end of 2026.
  Daniel Barnes, Head of Solar and Battery De
  
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• EVs sync charging with grid demand, users rewarded

  02-05-2024 10:28 via energylivenews.com
  
  EDF has collaborated withEV charge-point provider Pod Point to launch a smart charging initiative aimed at optimising EV charging schedules based on electricity demand forecasts.
  The pilot incentivises selected Pod Point customers to shift charging to off-peak hours, reducing emissions and supporting a greener energy system.During the initial six-month pilot, chosen Pod Point customers will receive incentives for taking part, allowing Pod Point to modify charging schedules and halt sessions for
  
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• UK public energy company possible before general election

  02-05-2024 10:11 via energylivenews.com
  
  Labour has unveiled plans to establish Great British Energy, a new publicly-owned energy company, as part of its strategy to achieve a net zero grid by 2030.
  According to reports, the publicly-owned energy company could be established before the general election.
  Speaking at the Innovation Zero event in London, Labour’s Shadow Climate and Net Zero Secretary Ed Miliband emphasised the importance of addressing key pillars to meet the net zero grid target.
  Miliband highlighted the need for co
  
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• National Grid to tackle grid bottlenecks with new tool

  02-05-2024 09:45 via energylivenews.com
  
  National Grid and Smart Wires have teamed up to improve grid technology, aiming to reduce congestion and boost clean energy transmission efficiency.
  With support from Ofgem’s Network Innovation Allowance, partners are developing a tool to coordinate advanced power flow control devices, unlocking savings and enhancing power flow capacity.The project targets significant savings over seven years and unlocking over 2GW of north-south power flow capacity, demonstrating the potential for more ef
  
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• ‘UK losing green investment race’

  02-05-2024 09:14 via energylivenews.com
  
  Chris Stark, former head of the UK’s Climate Change Committee, has raised concerns that the UK is losing green investment opportunities to other nations.Speaking to the Financial Times, Mr Stark pointed out Prime Minister Rishi Sunak‘s retreat on net zero targets and the UK’s inadequate response to President Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) as key reasons.
  Chris Stark observed a shift in focus among developers and capital markets away from Britain, once a frontru
  
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• Shell’s first quarter profits beat expectations at $7.7bn

  02-05-2024 08:55 via energylivenews.com
  
  Shell, Europe’s largest oil and gas company, reported a first-quarter profit of $7.7 billion (£6.1bn), exceeding analysts’ expectations by more than $1 billion (£800m).
  However, this figure represents a decrease from the $9.7 billion (£7.7bn) profit recorded in the same period last year.Starting a $3.5 billion (£2.7bn) share buyback plan, projected to conclude by the announcement of Q2 2024 results.
  Total shareholder distributions paid over the past four quart
  
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• London and Scotland lead in electric charging access

  02-05-2024 08:47 via energylivenews.com
  
  London and Scotland boast the highest provision of charging devices per 100,000 people in the UK, with 221 and 93 devices respectively, while the UK average stands at 89 per 100,000.
  Northern Ireland holds the lowest provision at 29 devices per 100,000, followed by the North West and Yorkshire and the Humber with 53 each.
  Scotland leads in 50kW and above device provision, with 24.2 per 100,000, surpassing the UK average of 17.3, while Northern Ireland has the lowest provision at 7 per 100,000.
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• Ofgem set to announce new enery price cap

  02-05-2024 08:28 via energylivenews.com
  
  Regulator Ofgem is set to unveil the new energy price cap on 24th May, which could see average household bills drop by over £100.Analysts at Cornwall Insight predict that the current cap of £1,690 per year may decrease to approximately £1,559 for the period spanning July to September.Since its inception in January 2019, the price cap has undergone periodic adjustments to safeguard consumers from overpaying on variable tariffs.
  However, Ofgem is now considering revisions to ensu
  
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• Net Hero Podcast – Sky high farming?

  01-05-2024 13:38 via energylivenews.com
  Vertical farming, or farms in the sky, sounds well sexy doesn’t it, conjuring up images of sci-fi clean rooms growing everything from ginger to grapes.
  The truth is a little bit less sci-fi but maybe more net zero. Vertical farming allows, in general, salad crops (lettuce, rocket, kale etc), to be grown without soil, in vertical trays up to 6m in height.
  As the plants are in a controlled environment there is no need for fertilisers or pesticides and they can be grown all year round.
  In th
  
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• UK neurosurgery team slashes emissions by 80%

  01-05-2024 12:00 via energylivenews.com
  
  Southmead Hospital’s Neurosurgery team, along with North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT), initiated a Green Operating Day to address climate change in healthcare, aiming to reduce carbon dioxide emissions linked to surgical procedures.
  The effort aligns with the NHS’s goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions and reducing its environmental impact.
  Through various measures like minimising single-use items and optimising energy usage, the team reduced emissions by 77%.
  The project involved c
  
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• RO mutualisation: what it is and what it means for your bills?

  01-05-2024 11:00 via energylivenews.com
  
  Suppliers fund the scheme but pay for it in arrears – sometimes leaving a shortfall. Due to challenging trading conditions over the last few years, several suppliers have gone out of business.These suppliers failed to meet their share of the RO, and so left a shortfall in funds above a certain amount known as the Mutualisation Threshold. To cover the deficit, the energy regulator, Ofgem, divided this cost across all participating suppliers.Mutualisation could still occur in the future if a
  
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• G7 energy ministers strike historic deal: Coal phase-out by 2035

  01-05-2024 10:00 via energylivenews.com
  
  Energy ministers from the G7 nations have reached a landmark agreement to end the use of coal in power generation by the year 2035.
  The decision was made during their recent meeting in Turin, Italy, where ministers from the world’s wealthiest nations convened to discuss strategies for combating climate change.According to an official communique issued after the meeting, the ministers have committed to phasing out existing unabated coal power generation in their energy systems by the first
  
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• Fine issued for gas venting breach

  01-05-2024 08:23 via energylivenews.com
  
  Perenco UK Limited has been fined £225,000 by the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) for breaching venting regulations.
  The company exceeded its permitted gas venting limit by 59 tonnes from its Dimlington onshore gas processing plant without proper consent.
  Operating within venting obligations is crucial for oil and gas producers, with strict guidelines in place.
  Despite having monitoring systems, Perenco lacked internal mechanisms to address risks promptly, resulting in unauthorized v
  
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• Energy Secretary cautions against Net Zero Leviathan impact on economy

  01-05-2024 06:33 via energylivenews.com
  
  Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho has drawn attention to the potential implications of a centralized approach to achieving net zero emissions.
  Speaking at the Innovation Zero conference in London, Ms Coutinho emphasised the importance of considering the economic ramifications of such strategies.
  Ms Coutinho expressed concern that a centralised “Net Zero Leviathan” could hinder economic growth and innovation by exerting too much control over market dynamics.Claire Coutinho said: &ldquo
  
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• Major investment fuels Morocco – UK power link

  01-05-2024 06:10 via energylivenews.com
  
  Energy company GE Vernova has invested $10.2 million (£8.1m) in the Morocco – UK Power Project, aiming to accelerate its delivery.
  The project seeks to provide renewable energy to power approximately seven million British homes, contributing nearly 8% of Britain’s domestic electricity needs within a decade.
  Upon completion, the project’s wind and solar generation, along with flexible battery storage, are expected to supply 3.6 gigawatts (GW) of clean power, satisfying ar
  
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• EDF introduces competitive new tariff

  01-05-2024 04:00 via energylivenews.com
  
  EDF has launched a new tariff, the Essentials 1Yr May25, which is priced at £1,580 for a one-year fix, positioning it as an attractive option for consumers.
  A fixed tariff maintains consistent rates for both gas or electricity usage and the standing charge until the contract expires.
  Despite fluctuations in the wholesale energy price, customers continue paying the agreed-upon rate, potentially resulting in overpayment if energy prices decrease.Forecasted to remain competitive until April 2
  
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• Barclays and British Gas team up for home energy checks

  01-05-2024 02:42 via energylivenews.com
  
  Barclays has expanded its partnership with British Gas, offering Barclays UK residential mortgage customers a discounted British Gas Home Health Check for £50, down from £99.
  This initiative aims to help homeowners navigate energy efficiency options amid widespread confusion.
  Recent research by Barclays found that 35% of homeowners are deterred from energy efficiency improvements due to uncertainty about the best upgrades.The Home Health Check, conducted by accredited assessors, prov
  
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• Energy UK chief calls for government backing on clean energy

  01-05-2024 02:01 via energylivenews.com
  
  Emma Pinchbeck, Chief Executive Officer of Energy UK, has underscored the significance of government backing for clean energy initiatives following a speech by Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Claire Coutinho, at the Innovation Zero Conference.
  Ms Pinchbeck emphasised the potential of cleaner technologies for economic growth and job creation across the UK.Emma Pinchbeck said: “At a time of increasing international competition for funding, it is more important than ever
  
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• Clean energy projects receive accelerated grid connection dates

  30-04-2024 19:00 via energylivenews.com
  
  Electricity networks in England and Wales have expedited the grid connection offer dates for over 200 clean energy projects, totalling 7.8GW, surpassing the output of the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station.
  This acceleration, facilitated by the Technical Limits programme, enables projects to connect to lower voltage distribution networks before the reinforcement of high voltage transmission networks.The Technical Limits programme, implemented by National Grid Electricity Transmission, Energy
  
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• Utility Warehouse reports milestone growth

  30-04-2024 12:30 via energylivenews.com
  
  Telecom Plus PLC, known as Utility Warehouse or UW, has shared its FY24 trading update, noting a steady rise in organic customer growth (14.1%) and reaching over one million customers in Q4.FY24 adjusted pre-tax profits are expected to exceed market expectations, alongside a total dividend increase to 83p.Stuart Burnett, Co-CEO said: “Our innovative multiservice customer proposition, together with our unique word of mouth route to market, has put us firmly on track to deliver another set o
  
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• Net Zero Council marks anniversary and calls for continued action

  30-04-2024 12:00 via energylivenews.com
  
  Leaders from banks, energy companies, businesses and investors met in Whitehall to commemorate the first anniversary of the Net Zero Council.
  Chaired by Energy Security and Net Zero Minister Justin Tomlinson and Co-operative Group Chief Executive Shirine Khoury-Haq, the council aims to drive greener practices and ensure British businesses benefit from the UK’s clean energy transition, reflecting collaborative efforts between businesses and government to meet climate targets.
  Initiatives in
  
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• Drax pumps £80m into ‘Hollow Mountain’ upgrade

  30-04-2024 11:10 via energylivenews.com
  
  Drax is set to invest £80 million in a refurbishment of its ‘Hollow Mountain’ Cruachan pumped storage hydro power station in Scotland, aimed at increasing its capacity.Pumped storage plants work like big water batteries.
  They use turbines to move water uphill when there’s extra power, storing it.
  Later, when power is needed, the stored water is released downhill to generate electricity.Drax has chosen global hydropower technology supplier ANDRITZ as the main contractor fo
  
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