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COP28 Action Tracker: Ireland launches infrastructure and climate fund as UAE shapes summit plans
…have not been providing payments on time amid the current economic downturn. The International Energy Agency’s (IEA) updated Net-Zero Pathway for the energy sector states that global net-zero goals will…
edie Awards 2024: Shortlist of finalists unveiled
…Bioregional Blurred Chronos Sustainability Flag Green Element Group Greenheart Consulting Nature Positive Energy Project of the Year Danfoss – Smart Store Doğuş Teknoloji – Don’t Look Up Law Firm First…
‘The hard work starts now’: Climate leaders highlight remaining loopholes in Loss & Damage agreement
…of this climate crisis, with efficient, direct access to the finance they urgently need.” Dr Fatima Denton, member of the Climate Crisis Advisory Group and director of the United Nations…
Labour teases new ‘green prosperity plan’ to pair net-zero and levelling up
…the new energy technologies to pass us by. Without a plan, the energy industries we rely on will wither and decline. “The Tories think it’s the market doing its job…
Lack of ‘coherent plan’ jeopardising UK’s net-zero power grid target, MPs warn
…would also reduce reliance on gas and exposure to volatile international energy markets by focusing on homegrown renewables. The recommendations would complement the Government’s Energy Security Strategy, which was published…
Bristol City Council: A £1bn City Leap energy plan to help reach net-zero
…energy system through its City Leap Project with Bristol Energy. To tackle its operational emissions, the council has previously invested heavily in renewable energy, energy efficiency, blockchain and battery storage….
Veganuary campaigns and Gatwick’s new EV charging forecourt: The sustainability success stories of the week
…down energy bills and help Londoners become more energy-efficient.” SUSTAINABILITY LEADERSHIP: Exmouth Town Council endorses Plant-Based Treaty The ‘Veganuary’ campaign launched a decade ago in a bid to encourage people…
National Grid’s EV milestone and World Water Day partnerships: The sustainability success stories of the week
…this week. ENERGY: $250m fund to help catalyse renewable energy adoption in sub-Saharan Africa According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), around 600 million people in Africa lack electricity access…
From industrial strategies to green taxonomies: Businesses outline policy wishlist for next Government
…Earth, Energy Saving Trust, IEMA, RSPB and SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK amongst others. The key recommendations encompass streamlining the planning system to expedite the deployment of renewable energy projects,…
High Court to hear legal challenge over ‘roadblock’ to localised home energy efficiency standards
…energy efficiency standards for new homes because “the proliferation of multiple, local standards by local authority area can add further costs to building new homes by adding complexity and undermining…
Report: Global power sector emissions plateau due to hydro setbacks
…and solar energy sources collectively increased their global electricity share to 14.3% in the first half of 2023, up from 12.8% the previous year, although their growth rates slowed. Wind…
Report: EU’s renewable energy rollout at risk due to grid connection delays
…EU’s power, with hydro power rebounding from 2022 lows. The EU’s energy security plan, REPowerEU, forecasts that renewable sources will account for 72% of power generation by 2030, an increase…
#SustyTalk: TransitionZero’s CEO on accelerating the just, low-carbon energy transition
…accelerating transition to clean energy. After a round of introductions, Matthew explains why the data underpinning some of the world’s biggest energy-related decisions and deals is likely to be outdated…
Church of England allocates £30m for low-carbon building initiatives
In addition to minimising carbon emissions resulting from energy consumption in buildings, the Church aims to save money by enhancing energy efficiency and transitioning to renewable energy sources. Funding for…
Co-op partners with Voltalia for 15-year solar PPA
…in the renewable energy sector. Moreover, the Co-op anticipates the agreement to not only facilitate increased access to green energy but also to ensure energy reliability, to stimulate economic progress,…
Iberostar: Hotel in Mallorca installs hydrogen fuel cell system
…Installation completed September 2023 Why: Reducing the hotel’s dependence on fossil fuels and, thus, its energy-related emissions and exposure to the price crisis The challenge The Iberostar Group is targeting…
‘Narrowing’ path to net-zero necessitates more low-carbon investment, report warns
This is according to a new report from Energy Systems Catapult, a research firm that developed four future scenarios using its peer-reviewed modelling system to explore 3,600 different net-zero-compliant energy…
Ørsted scales back renewable energy targets, prepares to trim jobs
Ørsted had been planning to operate 50GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030 but has scaled back its forecast to 35-38GW. As a result, the company expects a reduction in…
Report: UK almost halfway to net-zero but toughest challenges lie ahead
…would accelerate progress towards the energy transition in the UK. The REA emphasises that slowing down the energy transition could have severe long-term financial consequences. REA’s policy director Frank Gordon…
Taking place on Tuesday: Register for edie’s renewables and storage online event
This masterclass-style webinar, developed in partnership with Wattstor, will provide the latest actionable insights and best practice examples when it comes to businesses deploying battery storage systems alongside renewable energy…
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