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• South West Water advises boiling water due to parasite outbreak

  16-05-2024 08:15 via energylivenews.com
  
  South West Water has advised customers in Alston and the Hillhead area of Brixham to boil their drinking water following new test results showing small traces of cryptosporidium.
  Cryptosporidium is a parasite commonly found in the intestines and faeces of infected humans and animals.
  It can be transmitted through contaminated water, swimming in or drinking from affected sources, as well as consuming contaminated food.Authorities are currently investigating the source of the outbreak to prevent f
  
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• Flagship Energy’s Tejal Shah Energy Markets Update – 12th June 2024

  12-06-2024 17:07 via energylivenews.com
  Both European and UK gas markets retreated somewhat following Nyhamna’s return last Friday however, markets have opened higher this week on renewed risks regarding LNG supply, pulling prices close to the highs of 2024 once again. On Tuesday, Chevron suspended production at its Wheatstone gas facility in Australia to complete repairs to the platform’s fuel gas system. Wheatstone’s top customers in 2024, based on LSEG’s supply data were Japan and South Korea, followed by Ch
  
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• Peter Dutton has reignited Australia’s climate wars. What’s he saying – and what’s the reality?

  12-06-2024 17:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Climate experts say his position is a promise to break with what was agreed in the French capital. But it’s much more complicated than thatGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe Australian climate wars are back – or perhaps they never went away. Peter Dutton reignited them by telling News Corp he would not support the nationally legislated 2030 emissions reduction target. That triggered accusations he would put Australia in breach of the landmark
  
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• Peter Dutton has reignited Australia’s climate wars. We fact-checked the major claims

  12-06-2024 17:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Climate experts say his position is a promise to break with what was agreed in the French capital. But it’s much more complicated than thatGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe Australian climate wars are back – or perhaps they never went away. Peter Dutton reignited them by telling News Corp he would not support the nationally legislated 2030 emissions reduction target. That triggered accusations he would put Australia in breach of the landmark
  
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• Farmers who graze sheep under solar panels say it improves productivity. So why don’t we do it more?

  12-06-2024 17:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Allowing livestock to graze under renewable developments gives farmers a separate income stream, but solar developers have been slow to catch onSign up for the Rural Network email newsletterJoin the Rural Network group on Facebook to be part of the communityAs a flock of about 2,000 sheep graze between rows of solar panels, grazier Tony Inder wonders what all the fuss is about. “I’m not going to suggest it’s everyone’s cup of tea,” he says. “But as far as shee
  
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• Double hydropower needed by 2050

  12-06-2024 16:07 via energylivenews.com
  
  The International Hydropower Association (IHA) has released its 2024 World Hydropower Outlook, which underscores the crucial role of hydropower in achieving global net zero targets by 2050.Currently, the largest single source of renewable energy, hydropower, particularly through pumped storage, provides over 90% of all stored energy worldwide.
  The report estimates that global hydropower capacity must double by 2050, requiring a cumulative investment of approximately $3.7 trillion (£2.8tn),
  
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• Greens call for urgent zero carbon transition ahead of 2050

  12-06-2024 15:43 via energylivenews.com
  
  The Green Party has released a manifesto outlining their plan to accelerate the UK’s transition to a zero carbon society, aiming to achieve this goal more than a decade before the current target of 2050.
  The Greens propose a strategy to ensure a zero carbon electricity supply, transition all cars and vans to electric power, eliminate fossil fuel usage in homes and buildings and shift most industry to clean energy sources.Elected Greens will push for wind to provide around 70% of the UK&rsq
  
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• EDF launches first zero standing charge solar tariff

  12-06-2024 13:45 via energylivenews.com
  
  EDF has launched what is described as Britain‘s first solar tariff with no standing charges or exit fees.
  The new Empower Exclusive tariff is available to new customers who install a solar panel and battery bundle through EDF’s installer, Contact Solar.
  This tariff aims to help customers reduce household bills and carbon dioxide emissions.Customers with the Empower Exclusive tariff will benefit from daily off-peak discounts, receiving three hours of discounted, zero carbon electricit
  
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• Solar farm powers up to green BNP Paribas UK

  12-06-2024 12:45 via energylivenews.com
  
  Conrad Energy has announced that its Larport Solar Farm in Herefordshire has commenced energy production.
  The farm is expected to generate 40,000MWh of renewable electricity annually, sufficient to power approximately 11,000 homes.The energy produced by the farm will contribute to BNP Paribas’ goal of decarbonising its UK operations as part of the bank’s commitment to the Net Zero Banking Alliance.The power generated will be supplied to BNP Paribas through a 15-year power purchase ag
  
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• British Gas offers half price electricity

  12-06-2024 12:02 via energylivenews.com
  
  British Gas has introduced PeakSave Green Flex events, offering customers more chances to save on energy bills and support a greener grid this summer.
  During these events, which occur when there is plenty of renewable energy available, customers can get half price electricity.These events will last for one to two hours and customers will be notified either the day before or on the morning of the event.
  All PeakSave customers are eligible and must opt in to participate.
  British Gas will use its o
  
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• Net Hero Podcast – Big Zero Briefing: Encouraging supply chains

  12-06-2024 11:46 via energylivenews.com
  
  You must take your supply chain with you if you want to get to net zero.
  That’s what Matteo Deidda from Lloyds Banking Group told me as we discussed how we can take all businesses on the journey to net zero. Matteo will be speaking at our Pathway to Net Zero talks offering a synopsis of the Lloyds group’s ambition to halve its supply chain emissions by the end of this decade.
  We discussed how it’s important for larger companies not to persecute but encourage and help smaller s
  
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• SSE and partners win bid for Dutch offshore wind project

  12-06-2024 11:30 via energylivenews.com
  
  A consortium comprising ABP, APG and SSE Renewables has been chosen by Dutch authorities to advance their proposal for the 2GW Alpha offshore wind tender site in the IJmuiden Ver Wind Farm Zone.
  The accelerated timeline set by the Dutch Government means the consortium must refine their project before a decision on development progress, expected by July 2024.
  Situated approximately 62 kilometres off the Dutch coast near IJmuiden, the proposed project, if realised, could generate around 2GW of ele
  
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• Carbon credits: what are they and how do you choose between them?

  12-06-2024 11:00 via energylivenews.com
  
  This is often more difficult to achieve – due to economical, technological and other limitations – but one way is to purchase carbon credits.A credit certifies the permanent removal of one metric tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions (CO2e) from the atmosphere, or a reduction in CO2e by the same amount. You can buy credits on the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) and it’s advisable to follow VCM Integrity Initiative (VCMI) guidance on their usage.What types of carbon credit
  
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• Surrey Council charges ahead with solar-powered EV hub

  12-06-2024 10:45 via energylivenews.com
  
  Surrey County Council has opened a new solar-powered EV charging hub at Council Depot Centre, Merrow, Guildford, in partnership with 3ti.
  The Papilio3 facility supports the council’s move to electric fleets.
  Scheduled to be operational for the next three years, the hub is poised to contribute to Surrey’s efforts in reducing emissions and promoting sustainable transport practices.Paul Wheadon, Strategic Contract Group Manager for the Council’s Highways and Transport Department s
  
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• Good Energy invests further £1.7m in EV charging service provider

  12-06-2024 09:32 via energylivenews.com
  
  Good Energy has confirmed a £1.7 million investment in Zapmap Limited, a provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions.
  This investment, facilitated through a convertible loan note, strengthens Good Energy’s existing stake in Zapmap to 49.9% of the issued share capital.
  The funds will bolster Zapmap’s expansion of its business-to-business offerings, Zapmap Spark and Zapmap Insights, focusing on the UK market while exploring opportunities in the US and Europe.
  Nigel Pockl
  
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• Wind turbine project breezes towards self-rising success

  12-06-2024 07:40 via energylivenews.com
  
  SENSEWind is launching a 6MW wind turbine project in Scotland, featuring their SENSE installation system.
  This project, set to start at Muirhall Energy’s Tormywheel Wind Farm in 2027, will demonstrate the self-installation capabilities of their tripod tower and a larger version of their 2MW turbine system.SENSEWind Chair, Julian Brown. “The new modular tower allows for cost-effective self-installation and leverages proven materials and methods from the oil and gas industry.“By
  
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• Flowing forward: 3D concrete printing shapes UK water infrastructure

  12-06-2024 07:24 via energylivenews.com
  
  A project demonstrating 3D concrete printing in the water industry aims to enhance infrastructure development.Led by United Utilities with partners ChangeMaker 3D, Manchester Metropolitan University and Scottish Water and supported by the Ofwat Innovation Fund, the project focuses on improving efficiency and addressing environmental concerns.
  United Utilities has established a 3D printing hub at its Wigan Wastewater Treatment Works, speeding up asset production compared to traditional methods.
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• From ‘hug a husky’ to ‘max out the oil’: the Tory environmental journey

  12-06-2024 07:00 via theguardian.com
  
  We look back through 14 years of Conservative manifestos at policies on net zero, energy, transport and moreIt’s been a long journey on environmental issues for the Tories – but somehow it feels as if it has been in the wrong direction. Eighteen years on from David Cameron’s “hug a husky” campaign of 2006, where the climate and nature crises were largely viewed with cross-party consensus, we look back through the (many) Tory manifestos since 2010 to see how the Cons
  
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• Ørsted invests in battery storage with Hornsea 3 wind farm

  12-06-2024 06:58 via energylivenews.com
  
  Energy company Ørsted has announced its investment in a battery energy storage system to enhance stability in the UK energy market.
  The system, co-located with Ørsted’s Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind Farm in Swardeston, Norfolk, will provide support to the grid, helping to balance supply and demand.The battery, developed in collaboration with Tesla, boasts a capacity of 600MWh and a power rating of 300MW, equivalent to powering 80,000 UK homes daily.Scheduled for completion by the e
  
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• Stephen King compares Trump to a drunk ‘senile uncle’ over weird shark rant

  11-06-2024 18:33
  
  Former president bewilders with wild hypothetical about an electric boat’s battery failing in dangerous waters
  
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• Charge point operator Believ to exhibit at Big Zero Show 2024

  11-06-2024 13:42 via energylivenews.com
  
  Electric Vehicle (EV) charge point operator (CPO), Believ, will be exhibiting at the Big Zero Show 2024 to showcase how its fully funded charge point installation solution can play an integral role in helping businesses and landowners realise their overall sustainability ambitions.
  Believ is looking forward to welcoming visitors from industry and the property sector to experience how its zero cost, hardware agnostic, end-to-end EV charging solution can help organisations to install charge points
  
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• DCC launches Equity Energies to drive net zero future

  11-06-2024 11:56 via energylivenews.com
  
  DCC Energy has introduced a new consultancy named Equity Energies.The venture aims to assist organisations in achieving net zero emissions.Previously known as eEnergy Management, the rebranded consultancy seeks to offer comprehensive energy strategies to meet the growing demands for emission reductions and accelerated decarbonisation.Toby Costar, Marketing Director at Equity Energies, explained that the new brand aims to provide a distinctive presence in the market and help organisations navigat
  
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• Major Australian investment in OVO’s Kaluza

  11-06-2024 11:37 via energylivenews.com
  
  Australia’s AGL Energy has announced a significant investment in energy software company Kaluza.The $100 million investment includes acquiring a 20% stake in Kaluza, valuing the business at around $500 million.Kaluza’s software platform enables energy utilities to streamline customer operations and optimise energy usage across millions of connected devices.
  This partnership aims to drive AGL’s retail transformation, offering affordable, low carbon solutions to its customers.Ste
  
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• Tata Steel raises concerns over UK policy dispute impact on plans

  11-06-2024 11:18 via energylivenews.com
  
  Tata Steel has raised concerns over recent UK media reports highlighting potential policy differences between the UK Government and the opposition, which could impact its investment plans.
  The company has confirmed its commitment to proceed with the closure of heavy end assets and restructuring programme at the Port Talbot facility.
  Tata Steel urges both current and incoming governments to uphold the agreed terms of the £500 million support package for the Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) projec
  
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• Teesworks to host ‘world’s largest’ wind monopile factory

  11-06-2024 10:50 via energylivenews.com
  
  Teesworks, located in the UK, is poised to host the world’s largest wind monopile factory.
  The project, spearheaded by SeAH Wind, aims to accelerate green energy initiatives by producing monopiles crucial for the development of offshore wind farms.Expected to create more than 2,000 new jobs, the factory’s construction phase will employ 1,500 individuals, with an additional 750 positions anticipated once the facility becomes fully operational in 2026.
  The project is covering a 90-acre
  
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• Battery breakthrough sees electricity harvested from soil

  11-06-2024 10:44
  
  ‘Bacteries’ can harvest electricity while buried underground
  
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• Net zero transition could add £240bn to UK economy

  11-06-2024 10:26 via energylivenews.com
  
  An accelerated transition to net zero could significantly benefit the UK economy.That’s according to analysis conducted by Energy UK – the report, based on data from Oxford Economics, indicates that such a transition could potentially boost the UK’s economy by £240 billion by the year 2050, a figure equivalent to the entirety of the UK’s manufacturing sector.This revelation comes as Energy UK urges political parties to prioritise the economic advantages of transitio
  
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• Mandatory solar panels could power an extra 1.17m UK homes

  11-06-2024 10:11 via energylivenews.com
  
  Introducing mandatory solar panels on 1.5 million new-build properties could generate surplus electricity, capable of powering an additional 1.17 million homes across the UK.That’s according to analysis by Good Energy, which suggests domestic-scale solar generators share more generated electricity with the grid than they utilise themselves.
  Furthermore, the study highlights the financial benefits for homeowners with solar panels, estimating annual savings of around £600 per household
  
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• G7 countries face challenges in achieving 2035 net zero grids

  11-06-2024 09:52 via energylivenews.com
  
  While all G7 countries are making progress towards decarbonising their power sectors, significant risks remain in achieving the goal of a fully or predominantly decarbonised power system by 2035.According to the G7 Power Systems Scorecard, crafted by the climate think tank E3G, all G7 nations, except Japan, are taking substantial steps towards eliminating coal use by 2030.
  However, the report finds that no country has established clear policies and targets to phase out unabated gas in line with
  
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• Lib Dems unveil plan to cut energy bills

  11-06-2024 09:26 via energylivenews.com
  
  The Liberal Democrats have launched their manifesto, emphasising the urgency of addressing climate change and reducing energy bills.
  The party describes climate change as an existential threat, citing rising temperatures, wildfires, floods, droughts and sea levels affecting millions globally.
  They argue that immediate action is essential both in the UK and worldwide to achieve net zero and prevent further environmental and economic damage.The manifesto criticises the Conservative Government for
  
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