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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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• Flagship Energy’s Tejal Shah Energy Markets Update – 22nd May 2024

  22-05-2024 16:54 via energylivenews.com
  Bullish momentum continues in the UK and European gas markets. Markets started pulling up towards the back end of last week on anticipation of a full shutdown of the Troll field and Kollsnes processing plant in Norway this Tuesday. The main concern was the timely return of these assets due to historical instances of delays, extensions etc. Despite flows ramping up this morning from Kollsnes with total Norwegian exports to the UK and Continent up, the bearishness was short lived. UK Winter-24 gas
  
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• MPs question water company bosses over pollution incidents

  22-05-2024 15:28 via energylivenews.com
  
  The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee has raised serious concerns with the Chief Executive Officers of United Utilities and South West Water (SWW) regarding recent pollution incidents.
  The committee will question the CEOs in an evidence session on 5th June, ahead of Ofwat’s decision on water companies’ spending plans and proposed price rises on 12 June.Sir Robert Goodwill, Chair of the EFRA Committee, wrote to South West Water (SWW) expressing concern over a crypto
  
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• UK shines with 1.5m home solar installations

  22-05-2024 15:09 via energylivenews.com
  
  The UK has reached a milestone with 1.5 million MCS-certified small-scale solar installations recorded since 2008.
  The Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) certifies renewable energy systems that heat and power homes and small businesses.
  These installations have a maximum DC output of 50 kilowatts, with typical household systems having a capacity of three to four kilowatts.With current installation rates, the UK could reach two million installations within the next three years.Chris Hewet
  
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• Newcastle and SSE Energy Solutions collaborate on net zero

  22-05-2024 13:00 via energylivenews.com
  
  Newcastle City Council and SSE Energy Solutions have announced a collaboration to promote green innovation and employment opportunities in the region.
  The agreement between the partners aims to speed up Newcastle’s plan to go carbon-neutral and train people for green jobs.This partnership is in line with Newcastle’s ambitious objective of achieving carbon-neutrality by 2030.
  SSE Energy Solutions plans to establish a regional headquarters in the city to facilitate the realisation of t
  
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• E.ON Next’s tariff projected to save customers £17m

  22-05-2024 12:00 via energylivenews.com
  
  E.ON Next has announced that customers on its Pledge tariff are expected to save over £17 million collectively.
  Launched in August 2023, the tariff guarantees energy prices £50 below the energy price cap and has attracted nearly 350,000 customers.
  Since its inception, the tariff has already saved around £10 million, the company said.
  With Ofgem projecting a £116 reduction in the price cap, customers may see an additional £50 decrease in their bills.
  The tariff opera
  
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• What’s happening in the REGO market?

  22-05-2024 11:00 via energylivenews.com
  
  Demand has grown and supply has dropped, and intermediaries have entered the market.But what’s caused this degree of flux – and can we expect stability any time soon?What are REGOs?Renewable Energy Guarantee of Origin certificates (REGOs) are the UK’s currency of renewable energy certificates (RECs). They’re transferable statements that represent proof that a generator produced 1MWh of electricity from a particular renewable power source and fed it into the National Grid.
  
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• Drones take flight to power up electricity generation

  22-05-2024 11:00 via energylivenews.com
  
  The University of Bristol has secured a £375,000 grant from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council to study Airborne Wind Energy Systems (AWES).The research investigates using drones linked to ground stations to harness wind power at higher altitudes.
  This method could aid the UK’s net zero mission by cutting carbon dioxide emissions and offering flexibility in offshore and remote areas.
  Collaborating with Norwegian startup Kitemill and the University Carlos the III o
  
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• AI in Energy: Magical Puzzle Solver or Not Just Yet?

  22-05-2024 11:00 via energylivenews.com
  
  With the need to accurately predict countless variables both day and night, AI might just be the latest solution. But can this new tech magically solve these increasingly complex puzzles, or is it just a helpful tool with loads of potential?Big Changes with New Problems to SolveThe already complicated system present in the energy sector has only increased with the advent of renewables, climate change, decarbonisation, electromobility, and production decentralisation. These factors also bring unc
  
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• Net Hero Podcast: Big Zero Briefing – Finance

  22-05-2024 10:47 via energylivenews.com
  
  
  This week we start the first in our series of Big Zero Briefings, where I chat with one of the speakers from the Big Zero Show.
  In this episode I chat to leading economist Vicky Pryce as she reveals how financing and your net zero credentials are increasingly interconnected. Vicky will be guiding you through what you can do to find funding for your net zero projects, how policies will affect you and why banks may soon give you a carbon based credit rating!
  Don’t miss her talk at t
  
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• Dutton won’t rule out a Coalition government quitting ICC – as it happened

  22-05-2024 10:09 via theguardian.com
  
  This blog is now closed.Angus Taylor at odds with Dutton on migration targets in ‘shambolic’ post-budget appearanceGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastChris Bowen says nuclear energy is ‘slow, expensive and risky’Chris Bowen is also asked about the latest CSIRO report released today, showing electricity from nuclear power in Australia would be at least 50% more expensive than solar and wind.CSIRO and Aemo have looked at large-scale nuc
  
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• Wasps preferred over unfair energy tariffs

  22-05-2024 10:00 via energylivenews.com
  
  Ofgem is considering the reinstatement of “new customer-only” tariffs, previously banned in 2022 to shield consumers from price volatility during the energy crisis.The move has reignited debate over fairness in energy pricing, as highlighted by a recent survey conducted by Octopus Energy.The proposed tariffs, exclusively available to new customers, were initially prohibited to prevent millions of loyal customers from subsidising discounted rates offered solely to newcomers.
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• Water company trust at 13-year low

  22-05-2024 09:26 via energylivenews.com
  
  Trust in water companies has reached its lowest point in 13 years, according to the annual Water Matters survey by the Consumer Council for Water (CCW).
  The survey, a measure of consumer sentiment, reveals widespread dissatisfaction across various aspects of water company services.Among the most concerning findings is the decline in customer satisfaction with sewerage services, dropping to an all-time low of 65%.
  This decline is attributed to concerns over wastewater disposal and cleaning proces
  
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• Australia news live: Dutton won’t rule out a Coalition government walking away from ICC after Israel arrest warrant request

  22-05-2024 09:13 via theguardian.com
  
  Follow today’s news headlines liveAngus Taylor at odds with Dutton on migration targets in ‘shambolic’ post-budget appearanceGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastChris Bowen says nuclear energy is ‘slow, expensive and risky’Chris Bowen is also asked about the latest CSIRO report released today, showing electricity from nuclear power in Australia would be at least 50% more expensive than solar and wind.CSIRO and Aemo have looked at
  
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• Water bills proposed to increase between 24% and 91%

  22-05-2024 09:11 via energylivenews.com
  
  Water companies across England and Wales have put forward proposals for bill increases varying from 24% to a staggering 91% over the upcoming five years.
  These figures, compiled by the Consumer Council for Water (CCW), reveal Southern Water‘s request for the highest surge, while South Staffordshire and Cambridge Water are seeking the smallest rise.The primary aim behind these proposed increases is to secure funding amounting to £100 billion for infrastructure enhancements, encompassi
  
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• Construction begins on €2.8bn UK-Germany energy link

  22-05-2024 08:43 via energylivenews.com
  
  Construction has begun on NeuConnect‘s €2.8 billion (£2.3bn) energy link between the UK and Germany.
  The project marks the first energy connection between the two countries, aiming to boost energy security and integrate renewable energy sources.German Ministers Dr Robert Habeck and Olaf Lies, along with UK Minister Greg Hands, attended the ground-breaking ceremony in Wilhelmshaven, northern Germany.
  NeuConnect, financed by global investors including Meridiam, Allianz Capital Par
  
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• Billpayers to reclaim energy credit

  22-05-2024 08:18 via energylivenews.com
  
  Over 12,000 billpayers are preparing to claim back energy credit as part of a protest against the current state of the UK’s energy system.
  The Warm This Winter campaign is urging households to reclaim credit built up with their energy suppliers to adjust direct debit payments that remain high despite falling energy prices.According to figures from Uswitch, energy suppliers are holding more than £3 billion in customer credit, with nearly a third of households in credit throughout the
  
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• Australia news live: child in Victoria records nation’s first human case of H5N1 bird flu strain

  22-05-2024 08:03 via theguardian.com
  
  Follow today’s news headlines liveGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastChris Bowen says nuclear energy is ‘slow, expensive and risky’Chris Bowen is also asked about the latest CSIRO report released today, showing electricity from nuclear power in Australia would be at least 50% more expensive than solar and wind.CSIRO and Aemo have looked at large-scale nuclear for the first time. It finds that that would be far more expensive than renewables
  
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• UK selects Wylfa for new nuclear power plant

  22-05-2024 07:57 via energylivenews.com
  
  The UK Government has identified Wylfa in Anglesey as the preferred site for a new large scale nuclear power plant.
  The government is engaging in discussions with international energy companies to explore the construction of the power station at Wylfa.
  The proposed plant aims to provide power for six million homes for sixty years.This initiative aligns with the UK’s goal of generating a quarter of its electricity from nuclear power by 2050.The project at Wylfa is expected to create numerou
  
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• Australia news live: Angus Taylor grilled on migration policy at press club as figures appear to differ from Dutton’s

  22-05-2024 06:11 via theguardian.com
  
  Follow today’s news headlines liveGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastChris Bowen says nuclear energy is ‘slow, expensive and risky’Chris Bowen is also asked about the latest CSIRO report released today, showing electricity from nuclear power in Australia would be at least 50% more expensive than solar and wind.CSIRO and Aemo have looked at large-scale nuclear for the first time. It finds that that would be far more expensive than renewables
  
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• News live: Australian passenger describes being ‘flung to the roof and then to the floor’ on flight to Singapore

  22-05-2024 04:35 via theguardian.com
  
  Teandra Tukhunen was asleep onboard SQ321 from Heathrow to Singapore when the plane struck severe turbulence. Follow today’s news headlines liveGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastChris Bowen says nuclear energy is ‘slow, expensive and risky’Chris Bowen is also asked about the latest CSIRO report released today, showing electricity from nuclear power in Australia would be at least 50% more expensive than solar and wind.CSIRO and Aemo have lo
  
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• Scaremongering won’t keep Australia’s lights on. Picking up the pace of energy transition will | Dylan McConnell

  22-05-2024 02:54 via theguardian.com
  
  More than a decade of policy inadequacy has led to projected short-term electricity shortfalls. But that doesn’t mean blackouts are imminent or unavoidableGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastEndless headlines forewarn of imminent blackouts across the country. This is now a regular, and unfortunate, feature of coverage surrounding the reliability of the electricity sector.On Tuesday, the operator of the National Electricity Market issued an update to its
  
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• Australia news live: bird flu detected at Victorian egg farm; Birmingham accuses PM of ‘wilful inconsistency’ on ICC

  22-05-2024 02:31 via theguardian.com
  
  Follow today’s news headlines liveGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastChris Bowen says nuclear energy is ‘slow, expensive and risky’Chris Bowen is also asked about the latest CSIRO report released today, showing electricity from nuclear power in Australia would be at least 50% more expensive than solar and wind.CSIRO and Aemo have looked at large-scale nuclear for the first time. It finds that that would be far more expensive than renewables
  
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• Australia news live: more flights out of New Caledonia as first Australians arrive home; Birmingham criticises ICC warrants for ‘false equivalence’

  22-05-2024 02:05 via theguardian.com
  
  Follow today’s news headlines liveGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastChris Bowen says nuclear energy is ‘slow, expensive and risky’Chris Bowen is also asked about the latest CSIRO report released today, showing electricity from nuclear power in Australia would be at least 50% more expensive than solar and wind.CSIRO and Aemo have looked at large-scale nuclear for the first time. It finds that that would be far more expensive than renewables
  
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• News live: more flights out of New Caledonia as first Australians arrive home; Birmingham criticises ICC warrants for ‘false equivalence’

  22-05-2024 00:46 via theguardian.com
  
  Follow today’s news headlines liveGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastChris Bowen says nuclear energy is ‘slow, expensive and risky’Chris Bowen is also asked about the latest CSIRO report released today, showing electricity from nuclear power in Australia would be at least 50% more expensive than solar and wind.CSIRO and Aemo have looked at large-scale nuclear for the first time. It finds that that would be far more expensive than renewables
  
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• News live: eight Australians in hospital after British passenger dies in Singapore Airlines turbulence; Labor accuses Coalition of $45bn budget ‘black hole’

  22-05-2024 00:21 via theguardian.com
  
  Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 met rough air currents that left one person dead and seven critically injured. Follow the today’s news headlines liveBritish passenger dies after severe turbulence on London-Singapore flightGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastChris Bowen says nuclear energy is ‘slow, expensive and risky’Chris Bowen is also asked about the latest CSIRO report released today, showing electricity from nuclear power in Australia w
  
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• News live: eight Australians hospitalised after British passenger dies in Singapore Airlines turbulence; Labor accuses Coalition of $45bn budget ‘black hole’

  22-05-2024 00:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 met rough air currents that left one person dead and seven critically injured. Follow the today’s news headlines liveBritish passenger dies after severe turbulence on London-Singapore flightGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastChris Bowen says nuclear energy is ‘slow, expensive and risky’Chris Bowen is also asked about the latest CSIRO report released today, showing electricity from nuclear power in Australia w
  
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• News live: 56 Australians on Singapore flight that hit severe turbulence; Labor claims Coalition has $45bn budget black hole

  21-05-2024 23:40 via theguardian.com
  
  Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 met rough air currents that left one person dead and seven critically injured. Follow the today’s news headlines liveGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastChris Bowen says nuclear energy is ‘slow, expensive and risky’Chris Bowen is also asked about the latest CSIRO report released today, showing electricity from nuclear power in Australia would be at least 50% more expensive than solar and wind.CSIRO and Aemo ha
  
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• Heat networks’ success hinges on zoning and levy rebalancing

  21-05-2024 16:01 via energylivenews.com
  
  At the recent Association for Decentralised Energy (ADE) Heat Network Conference, experts highlighted the importance of heat network zoning and rebalancing levies for the successful deployment of heat networks in the UK.
  The event, hosted in partnership with Womble Bond Dickinson, brought together industry professionals to discuss public investment and local delivery strategies ahead of the general election.Melanie Onn, a Labour candidate for Great Grimsby & Cleethorpes, spoke about Labour&l
  
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• Tootbus unveils solar-powered electric fleet

  21-05-2024 14:51 via energylivenews.com
  
  Tootbus, the low emissions sightseeing bus company, has secured approval to install roof-mounted solar panels on their Wandsworth depot.
  This collaboration with electric fleet solutions provider VEV will power the existing electric fleet with renewable energy.The project will provide 65,000kWh of electricity annually, enabling approximately 60,000 kilometres of travel per year once the fleet is fully converted to electric power.The solar panel installation is set for this summer, with additional
  
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