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Report: Scotland could become major exporter of low-carbon hydrogen to Europe
…this week stated that hydrogen could only play a major role in home heating in the UK if producers could access 40GW of offshore wind capacity. This assumes that half…
Energy efficiency: Where to begin?
…or retrofitted buildings will be lacking in efficient heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and smart technology to manage energy use. An energy assessment, which involves monitoring metering data over the course…
Net-zero schools and ‘unstoppable’ solar energy deployment: The sustainability success stories of the week
…transition projects including onsite solar arrays, insulation installations and electric heating systems. The Church has now confirmed that it is developing a new National Framework for the net-zero transition in…
Feast or famine: Are we underestimating climate risks to food systems?
September 2023 was officially the hottest on record per the World Meteorological Organization’s data. It followed on from unseasonably intense and early heatwaves in Europe and Asia this year which…
Tetra Pak & Absolicon: Renewable thermal supply for food processing technology
…reliance on thermal energy, a significant portion of its energy consumption. This reliance stems from the use of traditional fossil fuel-powered boilers to generate heat for equipment within food production…
Nestlé UK & Ireland: Turning cocoa shells into low carbon fertiliser
…terms of wheat yield, soil biodiversity, and GHG emissions, comparing it to conventional products. The Results After completing the harvest, a Winter wheat crop grown using the new cocoa shell…
SP Energy Networks: Medieval Glasgow heritage site goes green
At a Glance Who: SP Energy Networks and Govan Heritage Trust What: Heating a historic church using a river source heat pump Where: Govan Old Church, Glasgow, Scotland Why: To…
Kraft Heinz starts exploring onsite green hydrogen production at Wigan factory
…to the potential carbon and cost benefits. Debate is more fierce, however, about the use of hydrogen in domestic heating. Home heat is easier to electrify than heavy industrial processes…
UK’s clean energy market to double to £46bn, but policy rollbacks hamper sector confidence
…is calling for supportive policy measures for heat, transport and circular bioresource to assist the net-zero transition to ensure that firms do not look to other nations to help grow…
Fairy offers dishwashing tips to help consumers reduce emissions
…which are certified to ISO standards across 10 European countries, found that the majority of emissions from both hand and machine dishwashing came from the heating of water, with additional…
Wales launches publicly owned energy company with focus on community renewables
…panels on the roofs of business and community buildings; and Ynni Cymunedol Gwrog’s Tanygrisiau clean heat project. Ynni Cymru will be based out of Wales’ first science park, M-SParc, near…
‘Not moving fast enough’: UK built environment sector off-track to deliver net-zero emissions
…quarter of the pathway target. According to the WorldGBC, operational emissions (from energy used to heat, cool and light buildings) accounts for 28% of the built environment sector’s 39% contribution…
IEA: Coal demand reached record high in 2023, but structural decline on the horizon
…of solutions to reduce demand and shift production. For boilers, heat pumps are identified as the primary (but not sole) solution. In power generation, renewables should be tripled this decade….
UK Government grants £16m for household energy efficiency projects
…in adopting low-carbon technologies, including heat pumps, solar panels and battery storage. Financing initiatives for sustainable homes The projects awarded a portion of the £16m government funding also include: Perenna,…
Report: Clean energy to meet increase in global electricity demand in next three years
…increasing electrification, driven by technologies such as electric vehicles (EVs) and heat pumps. However, the Global Carbon Project cautioned last year that, despite a major upswing in global renewable energy…
Why businesses should embrace emerging technology as the next step for net-zero
…charging or heat pumps, these ultimately rely on reliable grid connections. However, currently, bureaucratic blockers mean it can take up to a year to get legal approvals in place for…
‘Another barren Budget for net-zero’: Green economy leaders react to Jeremy Hunt’s announcements
…for Governments and policy Champa Patel: “Another Budget, another failure to address the huge range of climate issues we face. While the world is literally heating up, the UK’s response…
There’s no net-zero without SMEs – but they need more support
…market demand for technologies required to meet climate goals, like solar kits, heat pumps, water heaters, electric vehicle charging stations and low carbon construction materials. SMEs are starting to realize…
Could 2024 be a landmark year for climate activism at corporate AGMs?
…support decarbonisation, such as electric vehicles and heat pumps. Specific asks Ask any company lagging on sustainability to simply improve its climate plans, and the result is likely to be…
Clean energy sector boosted global economy by $320bn in 2023
…capacity and sales of clean equipment, including electric vehicles (EVs) and heat pumps. In the EU, clean energy emerged as a significant driver of GDP growth, contributing nearly one-third to…
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