decarbonisation

PM Liz Truss announced the Energy Price Guarantee on 8 September
February 12, 2020

Electrification of transport could cut its emissions by 60% by 2050, says BNEF

​The electrification of transport, buildings and industrial sectors in Europe could cut greenhouse gas emissions of those sectors by 60% between 2020 and 2050, according to a new report.
The government agency aims to achieve net zero emissions in gas, electricity, waste, business travel, and water by 2030. Image: Pixabay.
February 11, 2020

Emissions flatline in 2019 thanks to surge in clean energy

​Emissions flatlined in 2019 thanks to advances in clean energy, according to new research by the International Energy Agency (IEA).
February 7, 2020

Current± Chats: Lightsource Labs new CEO Benjamin Kott shares his priorities for digital innovation

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February 7, 2020

Glasgow must invest over £2.3 billion to meet net zero by 2030 target

​In order for Glasgow to become net zero by 2030, over £2.3 billion will need to be invested in its energy networks, electric vehicles (EVs) and heat pumps, according to ScottishPower.
The report cautioned that the UK would struggle to reach its net zero targets if investment in businesses’ net zero strategies to reach their ESG commitments aren’t sustained. Image: Getty.
February 7, 2020

Energy white paper set for publication in 'matter of weeks'

​The long-awaited energy white paper is due to be published in “a matter of weeks”, according to junior energy minister Lord Duncan.
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February 6, 2020

Reaching offshore wind targets will require £50bn and markedly change renewables sector

A new report released by Aurora Energy Research states that in order to meet the government's 40GW by 2030 offshore wind goal, almost £50 billion worth of investment will be needed.
Image: EDF Energy
February 5, 2020

Plans to bring coal phase-out date forward to 2024 unveiled

​The government is planning to bring the phase-out date for coal generation in the UK forward to 2024.
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February 3, 2020

‘A game-changer’: Industry reactions to Ofgem’s decarbonisation action plan, part two

Industry reactions to the decarbonisation programme action plan released by Ofgem, detailing its plans for supporting decarbonisation over the next eighteen months.
Gas contributed the largest share of the energy mix in Britain in 2022. Image: Getty
February 3, 2020

‘The devil is in the detail’: Industry reactions to Ofgem’s decarbonisation action plan, part one

Industry reaction to Ofgem’s decarbonisation programme action plan, setting out nine points of action over the next eighteen months.
ESO to free up 8GW of projects via TEC amnesty. Image: Pxhere (NC).
February 3, 2020

Ofgem’s decarbonisation action plan: Tackling greenwashing, facilitating EVs and flexibility

​Ofgem’s decarbonisation programme action plan sets out the regulator's plans for the next 18 months.

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