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• Hourly matching 2026

  02-06-2026 10:00 via energylivenews.com
  Welcome to our latest blog, where Product Manager James McGolpin shares his perspective on the growing conversation around hourly matching. Over the past few years, renewable electricity procurement has shifted from a relatively settled space into one under much closer inspection from auditors, regulators, investors and, increasingly, internal stakeholders.For me, that shift really materialised a couple of years ago when REGO prices spiked. What was meant to support renewable generation ha
  
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• French city overhauls public transport with electric bus and trolleybus network

  04-06-2026 14:00 via energylivenews.com
  The French city of Limoges is planning a comprehensive overhaul of its public transport system, expanding its electric network through a combination of battery-electric buses and upgraded trolleybuses.The Moovéo programme, developed in collaboration with local transport operator TCL, will introduce two new Bus Rapid Transit routes by 2030.
  Line A will connect Beaubreuil with the University Hospital across 13.6 kilometres with services every six to nine minutes. Line B will link Val de l&
  
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• Oil and gas majors stay cautious on renewables despite strong long-term growth

  04-06-2026 13:00 via energylivenews.com
  Oil and gas firms remain cautious on renewable investment despite growing clean energy ambitions.Renewables are expected to supply more than 40% of global electricity generation by 2030, according to new analysis from GlobalData, as oil and gas companies continue balancing clean energy ambitions with financial and regulatory pressures.GlobalData’s latest Strategic Intelligence report, “Renewable Energy in Oil and Gas”, forecasts renewable power generation will rise from 7.4PWh
  
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• Heat pumps shown to slash emissions and energy use in future homes

  04-06-2026 12:00 via energylivenews.com
  Science has proved heat pumps are more efficient than gas boilers.New research from Bellway and the University of Salford, has found that air source heat pumps can operate more than four times as efficiently as traditional gas boilers in new-build homes, highlighting their potential to reduce emissions and support net-zero transition.The study was carried out inside the University of Salford’s Energy House 2.0 climate chamber, where Bellway constructed a full-size three-bedroom home built
  
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• South West Water guilty of sewage pollution

  04-06-2026 11:00 via energylivenews.com
  South West Water has pleaded guilty to a string of pollution offences across Devon and Cornwall, including hundreds of illegal sewage spills into protected waters and repeated discharges onto a popular beach.The prosecution, brought by the Environment Agency, concluded at Plymouth Magistrates’ Court this week with sentencing expected on 30 July 2026.The company admitted 17 illegal discharge offences, including sewage spills and one charge of failing to take reasonable remedial action afte
  
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• OVO pays £7m redress payment over meter scandal

  04-06-2026 10:00 via energylivenews.com
  OVO Energy will pay £7m into Ofgem’s voluntary redress fund after the regulator found failures in how the supplier protected vulnerable prepayment meter customers.Ofgem has closed its investigation into the company after concluding OVO’s inadequate monitoring of prepayment meter customers, including those on the Priority Services Register, breached rules designed to protect people in vulnerable situations.The regulator said the failures exposed customers to a clear risk of har
  
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• Britain needs a carbon reporting body fast

  04-06-2026 09:00 via energylivenews.com
  Britain should create a dedicated carbon reporting office to cut red tape, clean up messy emissions data and help businesses compete in low carbon markets, according to Energy Systems Catapult.The organisation is calling for a new Carbon Reporting and Innovation Office to be set up inside the Financial Reporting Council, warning the current system is fragmented, costly and holding back investment.The proposed office would professionalise the carbon accounting and assurance sector, helping impro
  
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• Electric offshore wind crew vessels take to the waves

  03-06-2026 16:00 via energylivenews.com
  Aqua superPower and Tidal Transit have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the deployment of electric crew transfer vessels (E-CTVs) at ports and harbours supporting offshore wind and wider maritime operations.Under the agreement, Tidal Transit will build and operate E-CTV vessels and manage offshore charging infrastructure, while Aqua superPower will design, build and maintain shore-side charging at the vessels’ origin ports.
  The collaboration is designed to simplify adoption
  
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• BNG tax guidance for farmers and land developers

  03-06-2026 15:00 via energylivenews.com
  Farmers and landowners have been given long-awaited clarity over how Biodiversity Net Gain payments will be taxed.HMRC has published guidance confirming its approach to payments from BNG, nutrient neutrality schemes, the Woodland Carbon Code and the Peatland Code.The move is expected to give greater certainty to farmers, estates and rural businesses considering environmental land use agreements.Under the guidance, most BNG payments will be treated as trading income for tax purposes.That means H
  
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• AtkinsRéalis expands nuclear partnership to support UK low-carbon energy goals

  03-06-2026 14:00 via energylivenews.com
  AtkinsRéalis has secured a major new framework agreement with EDF and Sizewell C Limited to support the next phase of the UK’s nuclear energy programme, strengthening efforts to deliver reliable low-carbon electricity and reduce emissions.The agreement extends AtkinsRéalis’ long-standing work across EDF’s operational nuclear fleet and the Hinkley Point C new build project for an initial five-year term, with the option to extend for a further five years. The frame
  
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• Water and energy policies key to AI growth

  03-06-2026 13:00 via energylivenews.com
  A new report has warned that the UK’s ambitions to become a global artificial intelligence leader could be undermined unless sustainable water and energy policies are prioritised for data centres.The report from Grundfos, highlights growing concerns over the environmental impact of expanding digital infrastructure.
  It warns that poor planning around water efficiency and energy use could increase pressure on already stretched resources while slowing progress towards national sustainability
  
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• Brazil takes on Chinese dominance in rare earths

  03-06-2026 12:00 via energylivenews.com
  Brazil is attracting growing international interest in its rare earth resources as demand rises for the critical minerals used in electric vehicles, wind turbines, artificial intelligence and advanced technologies.The country holds an estimated 21 million tonnes of rare earth reserves, making it the world’s second-largest holder after China, which has around 44 million tonnes.
  Global mining companies are increasingly investing in Brazil as governments and industries seek to diversify supp
  
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• New platform aims to accelerate EV fleet adoption across the UK

  03-06-2026 11:00 via energylivenews.com
  Fuuse has launched Fleet 360, a new platform designed to simplify electric vehicle fleet charging and support the transition to lower-emission transport across the UK.The system is the first UK Charge Point Management System to combine workplace, depot, home and public charging into a single platform.
  By providing one real-time view of charging activity, Fleet 360 aims to help businesses reduce administration, improve efficiency and accelerate fleet electrification.The platform includes advance
  
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• Link climate and nature policies says ZSL

  03-06-2026 10:00 via energylivenews.com
  Climate and nature policies are working against each other because governments are still treating the planet’s biggest environmental crises as separate problems, a major new report has warned.The report, The Risks of Climate-Nature Silos, led by conservation charity ZSL, says fragmented policy on climate change, biodiversity loss and land degradation is creating costly failures, missed opportunities and unintended damage.The warning comes after a record-breaking heatwave across Europe, ac
  
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• Net Hero Podcast -Green screens!

  03-06-2026 09:00 via energylivenews.com
  The magic of film-making has always been about creating something extraordinary from nothing. The trouble is that for decades nobody really thought about what happened to all the stuff afterwards.On this week’s Net Hero Podcast I sat down with Julie Hoegh, Head of Sustainability at Garden Studios, to talk about an industry that most of us never associate with carbon footprints, waste streams and circular economy thinking.As someone who started in television more than 30 years ago, I remem
  
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• Is your home as efficient as you think? Bringing measured performance into UK policy

  02-06-2026 16:48 via sustainableenergyassociation.com
  
  This article, originally written for the Innovation News Network, provides an overview of our recent recommendations for implementing measured performance into UK policy, making sure the energy rating of a home or building reflects how it performs in real-world conditions.
  The post Is your home as efficient as you think? Bringing measured performance into UK policy appeared first on Sustainable Energy Association.
  
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• New underwater grid link consultation

  02-06-2026 16:00 via energylivenews.com
  National Grid has opened a new consultation on a major electricity link that could carry enough power for around two million homes and businesses across Lincolnshire and the East Midlands.The Eastern Green Link 5 project would use a 585km (363 mile) subsea high voltage direct current cable to move electricity from Scotland to Anderby Creek in Lincolnshire, helping transport more homegrown renewable power across the country.The project forms part of the Great Grid Upgrade, described as the bigge
  
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• London set to miss 2030 net-zero target, admits Sadiq Khan

  02-06-2026 15:00 via energylivenews.com
  London will not achieve its target of reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2030, Mayor Sadiq Khan has admitted, citing limited control over the capital’s energy system and the need for wider government support.Speaking at Mayor’s Question Time, Khan acknowledged that despite significant progress on emissions reduction, the ambitious target is now unlikely to be met.The mayor pointed to measures introduced during his time in office, including the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) and t
  
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• Why Bad Energy Data is Going to Start Inflating Your DUoS and TNUoS Bills and How to Fix It

  02-06-2026 14:55 via energylivenews.com
  Energy Procurement is going through a seismic shift in how we pay for network transmission costs.  We are moving away from the pay-for-what-you-use model to a pay-for-what-you-are-allocated model. So, under the current targeted charging regimes, what you pay is increasingly dictated by how much capacity you reserve, not just what you consume.This change is the direct result of Ofgem’s Targeted Charging Review (TCR), specifically the implementation of the DCP 361 network reform.Here i
  
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• E.ON warns of ‘two-tier’ energy transition without wider household investment

  02-06-2026 14:00 via energylivenews.com
  The UK risks creating a “two-tier” energy transition unless cleaner energy technologies become more affordable and accessible to all households, according to a new report from E.ON and the Purpose Coalition.The report, Powering Fairer Energy: Breaking Down Barriers, argues that the success of the energy transition will increasingly depend on whether it can deliver lasting reductions in household energy bills, rather than short-term financial support.New research commissioned by E.ON
  
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• Miliband backs 7th Carbon Budget

  02-06-2026 13:00 via energylivenews.com
  The government has backed the Climate Change Committee’s proposed Seventh Carbon Budget, committing the UK to an 87% cut in emissions for the period from 2038 to 2042.The decision is one of the most significant climate policy moves of this Parliament and sets the legal direction for the next phase of Britain’s net zero transition.Ministers say the target is designed to protect households and businesses from future fossil fuel shocks, grow the clean energy economy and keep the UK ali
  
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• Super El Niño on its way

  02-06-2026 11:56 via energylivenews.com
  A powerful El Niño could develop this summer, raising the risk of extreme heat, drought, floods and crop disruption across large parts of the world, the World Meteorological Organization has warned.El Niño is a natural climate pattern that begins in the tropical Pacific, when sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific become unusually warm and start to shift rainfall, winds and temperatures around the globe.It usually occurs every two to seven years and can last f
  
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• UK steel and aluminium leaders challenge Ed Miliband’s net zero strategy

  02-06-2026 11:00 via energylivenews.com
  Steel and aluminium industry leaders have warned that Energy Secretary Ed Miliband’s net zero policies risk undermining British manufacturing if high energy costs continue to place pressure on domestic producers.Business figures argue that while reducing emissions remains essential, the current approach could make it harder for UK manufacturers to compete with overseas rivals. They say the challenge is ensuring the transition to a low-carbon economy does not come at the expense of jobs, i
  
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• New hydrogen breakthrough turns waste heat into clean fuel

  02-06-2026 06:47 via sciencedaily.com
  
  A breakthrough hydrogen-production method could make clean fuel far cheaper and easier to generate. Researchers at the University of Birmingham developed a perovskite-based catalyst that splits water into hydrogen at much lower temperatures than existing technologies, potentially allowing factories, steel plants, cement works, and renewable energy sites to turn waste heat into valuable hydrogen.
  
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• New solar desalination breakthrough makes fresh water without toxic brine

  31-05-2026 16:22 via sciencedaily.com
  
  Scientists have developed a solar desalination system that turns seawater into drinking water without creating environmentally damaging brine. Special laser-textured metal panels use sunlight to evaporate water while automatically moving salt deposits away from the working surface, preventing clogging. The process was successfully tested with water from three oceans and can recover nearly all salts as solids. Those leftover materials could even become a source of valuable lithium for batteries.
  
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• Sheffield SAF testing breakthrough

  22-05-2026 17:00 via energylivenews.com
  The University of Sheffield has produced its first sustainable aviation fuel testing report as demand grows for cleaner jet fuel and more secure domestic supply.The work, carried out by Sheffield’s Energy Innovation Centre, is designed to help UK fuel producers move new SAF products through testing, certification and towards commercial production.The milestone comes as airlines face increasing pressure to cut emissions while concerns over jet fuel security rise because of geopolitical sho
  
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• Community gets charged up!

  22-05-2026 16:00 via energylivenews.com
  A community energy group has raised £440,000 to help build the UK’s first community-owned battery alongside a community-owned solar farm.Low Carbon Hub, a social enterprise in Oxfordshire, has now secured 80% of its £500,000 community investment target for battery storage at Ray Valley Solar near Bicester.The solar park, launched in 2022, is one of the largest community-owned solar sites and can generate enough clean electricity to power around 7,000 homes.The new battery will
  
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• Nearly three quarters of UK and Irish businesses delaying major energy decisions

  22-05-2026 14:00 via energylivenews.com
  Nearly three quarters of UK and Irish businesses are delaying major energy decisions while waiting for greater certainty, according to new research from Centrica Business Solutions.The Power Paradox report, based on a survey of 500 organisations across the UK and Ireland, finds businesses struggling to balance decarbonisation ambitions with rising costs, resilience concerns and growing market uncertainty.
  Some 30% of respondents say they are unlikely to meet their 2030 emissions targets, with t
  
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• Britain’s grid comes closest ever to running without fossil fuels as clean power surges

  22-05-2026 13:00 via energylivenews.com
  Britain’s electricity grid came within touching distance of operating without fossil fuels for the first time in April 2026, as new analysis from Drax Electric Insights reveals generation from fossil fuels fell below 1 GW for the first time ever.The report, produced independently by academics from Imperial College London and commissioned by Drax, highlights the rapid transformation of Britain’s power system, driven by growth in wind, solar and battery storage.
  The findings come amid
  
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• National Grid DSO Roadmap aims to accelerate flexible low-carbon energy system

  22-05-2026 12:00 via energylivenews.com
  National Grid DSO has unveiled a new Strategic Roadmap designed to support the transition towards a smarter, more flexible and lower-carbon energy system across the Midlands, South Wales and the South West.The roadmap outlines the organisation’s priorities through to 2028 and beyond, focusing on improving network transparency, expanding flexibility markets and supporting the growing demand for cleaner electricity.It also aims to help communities and businesses reduce emissions while maint
  
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