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Energy industry calls on government to ‘build back greener’ ahead of COP26

June 10, 2021June 10, 2021 admin 55 Views 2030 deadline, energy networks, Energy Networks Association, net zero, renewable energy

The UK’s energy industry has united in a call for government to seize the opportunity to deliver a green economic recovery and boost Britain’s global reputation as a superpower of renewable energy.

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Edinburgh city council sets out net zero strategy for 2030

June 10, 2021June 10, 2021 admin 47 Views carbon footprint, climate change, edinburgh, net zero, scotland, SP Energy Networks, strategy

The Council has set out a city-wide approach to reducing Edinburgh’s greenhouse gas emissions as part of new plans being considered by Councillors to tackle climate change in the Capital, including creating EV charging hubs for public service vehicles and making them available to residents.

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ESC report calls for systematic approach to local energy planning

June 9, 2021 Alec Peachey 47 Views energy, Energy Systems Catapult, Innovate UK, local authority, local energy planning, transport, transport and energy, UKRI

A new report from the Energy Systems Catapult (ESC) proposes moving away from one-off energy, transport and heat projects towards a systematic approach that delivers joined-up local energy communities to attract investment, drive clean economic growth and fund net zero.

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UN Sustainable Development Goals must drive UK’s hydrogen transition

June 9, 2021June 8, 2021 admin 36 Views ENA, gas, hydrogen, low carbon

The UK’s hydrogen transition must comply with global gold-standard sustainability benchmarks, say GB gas network companies.

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Pragmatic approach is key to sustainable East Midlands

June 7, 2021June 7, 2021 admin 51 Views ICE, low carbon, net zero

A joined-up and pragmatic approach to meet climate change aspirations, together with winning hearts and minds, are all vital to ensure a sustainable East Midlands and ensure the region meets the legal target of becoming a net zero carbon economy by 2050.

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Join the Net Zero debate online with ICE and industry leaders

June 1, 2021June 1, 2021 admin 105 Views carbon neutral, ICE, net zero

Join the Net Zero debate with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) President, Rachel Skinner, during her visit to the East Midlands on 3-4 June 2021.

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Northern Powergrid could be powering five million EVs by 2050

June 1, 2021May 31, 2021 Alec Peachey 189 Views energy networks, EVs, Northern Powergrid

New data from Northern Powergrid shows that the number of electric vehicles on the roads of the North East, Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire could reach five million by 2050.

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Transport and energy professionals invited to reconnect at ITT Hub event

June 1, 2021May 31, 2021 Alec Peachey 79 Views ITT Hub, road transport, transport and energy, Transport Decarbonisation Plan

Stakeholders from across the transport and energy sectors are being invited to reconnect this summer at the Innovation & Technology in Transport – ITT Hub event – which is taking place at Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre from 30 June to 1 July.

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UKPN to create ‘virtual power’ station in UK’s largest flexibility tender

May 25, 2021May 25, 2021 admin 195 Views electric vehicles, EVs, flexibility, net zero, UKPN, vehicle to grid

New contracts for energy capacity worth £30 million are being awarded to 17 innovators in the energy, tech and car sector including Octopus Energy, Electric Miles and Ohme, making it the UK’s largest-ever ‘flexibility’ tender.