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45 nations pledge to double rate of energy efficiency improvements
The declaration takes the form of a new ministerial statement, released to mark the conclusion of the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) global conference on energy efficiency in France. As the…
African elephant habitats and Octopus Energy’s renewable ‘power-ups’: The sustainability success stories of the week
…this week. ENERGY: Octopus offers free renewable electricity to help avoid curtailment Britain wasted enough wind energy last year to power more than one million homes, according to Carbon Tracker….
Businesses back calls to save $2trn annually through energy demand measures
…the businesses represented account for 3% of global energy demand. “Policy-makers and business leaders need to collaborate to accelerate an energy transition that creates positive outcomes for people, society and…
Upgrade your EV Experience with a Smart Charger
…with Wallbox’s proprietary energy management solutions, including Eco-Smart. It enables the EV to be recharged efficiently and sustainably through excess solar panel energy. Homeowners can determine the source and mix…
Rishi Sunak’s reported plans to weaken climate policies spells damage for the economy and businesses
…of energy Jess Ralston said: “If these rumours are true, the sheer number of u-turns would speak of chaos at the heart of government. Rowing back on energy efficiency leaves…
UK geothermal project gets share of £91m low-carbon heating fund
…for Decentralised Energy (ADE) warns that this target will not be met unless the Government sets out clear regulatory standards. The association is calling for the implementation of minimum energy…
Google posts strong progress with 24/7 carbon-free energy goal
…South Carolina. The report states: “Achieving 24/7 carbon-free energy is far more complex and technically challenging than annually matching our energy use with renewable energy purchases. No company of our…
COP28 preview: Here’s everything you need to know about the climate conference in Dubai
…gas exporters reportedly pushed for weaker language around ‘phasing down’ and advocated the mention of ‘low-emissions’ energy rather than clean or renewable energy, opening the possibility for carbon capture at…
UK’s clean energy market to double to £46bn, but policy rollbacks hamper sector confidence
The Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology (REA) has this week published its annual REview report, which examines the latest deployment and employment figures for the renewable energy and…
Net-zero schools and ‘unstoppable’ solar energy deployment: The sustainability success stories of the week
…this week. ENERGY: IEA declares global clean energy transition ‘unstoppable’ The week began with a bang for those working in the energy transition as the International Energy Agency (IEA) unveiled…
Q&A WITH STUART TAYLOR, HEAD OF ENERGY TRANSITION, ON THE CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES FOR BUSINESSES WITHIN A CHANGING ENERGY LANDSCAPE
…TOP THREE OPPORTUNITIES ARE FOR BUSINESSES? 1. The climate and energy crises can be tackled together. “At Bryt Energy, we feel that really the energy crisis should be driving us faster…
Amazon inks PPA to purchase electricity from UK wind farm
Amazon has expanded its clean power partnership with Iberdrola by signing a renewable energy power purchase agreement (PPA) for nearly 160MW of an offshore wind farm located off the coast…
‘Green Industrial Revolution’: Liverpool unveils proposals for world’s largest tidal project
…to the Marine Energy Council, the cost of generating power from sources such as tidal energy has nearly halved since 2018. The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult suggests that prices…
EU must address wasted green energy and negative prices, solar industry warns
…burned – and clean, low-cost solar energy is being wasted,” the joint letter reads. Alongside this, the industry is warning that unaddressed volatile energy prices and “too frequent” negative prices…
From hydrogen trials to grid connection queues: 7 UK green policy stories you may have missed during COP28
…location and an opening date have not yet been confirmed. Read edie’s full story here. 3) VAT relief for battery energy storage confirmed Pictured: A 98MW a 98MW battery energy…
Report: Renewables firms increasing salaries in bid to retain sought-after green skills
The latest Global Energy Talent Index (GETI), including the results of research among 12,000 energy professionals across 149 nations, reveals a growing green skills gap that is making workers with…
Report: ‘Phantom’ power projects holding up grid connections in UK
…lose their place when they miss milestones, would show that Ofgem were helping to reduce costs for consumers, to drive the energy transition and to improve the UK’s energy security.”…
Onshore wind: Green economy questions whether Sunak’s U-turn goes far enough
…changes won’t go far enough to put onshore wind on a level playing field with other energy sources. “Against a backdrop of rising costs in the supply chain, planning uncertainty…
A future-ready energy system: four key technologies for your business
…they can do it now. Read the third guide in our Navigating The Net Zero Energy Transition And What It Means For Your Business series to find out more: https://www.brytenergy.co.uk/navigating-the-energy-transition/. Sources https://adveco.co/the-future-of-fossil-fuels-in-uk-commercial-buildings/…
‘British power for British jobs’: Labour Party outlines vision for the green economy
…also create a new publicly-owned energy generation firm, GB Energy. We already knew of this commitment but, today, Starmer confirmed that it would be based in Scotland. It could provide…
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