Renewables

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January 25, 2017

RE100 members grow as global demand for renewable power increases

The RE100 swelled to 87 members over the last year according to the latest report from the Climate Group, which showed 34 more companies had committed to 100% renewable electricity to power their global operations.
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January 25, 2017

Gateshead council to pocket £1 million through demand response partnership

Gateshead Energy Company, owned by Gateshead Council, is to bolster its coffers by up to £1 million by entering into a demand response partnership with Flexitricity.
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January 20, 2017

SmartestEnergy launches certified renewable electricity offer to businesses

SmartestEnergy has launched a 100% renewable electricity product for UK businesses complete with independent certification by the Carbon Trust of the carbon emissions of the electricity supplied.
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January 18, 2017

Zero-emission economy to be driven by corporates sourcing renewables

Greater corporate sourcing of renewables can be a significant driver for the transition towards a zero-emission economy, a new report issued by the RE100 initiative has claimed.
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January 18, 2017

IKEA teases future as a clean energy supplier as domestic generation soars

Furniture giant IKEA has teased that it could move into the energy supply business within the next three years.
January 13, 2017

Cambridge’s CfD success highlights solar opportunity for local authorities

NAPIT debuts EV training video to help industry gear up
January 13, 2017

Government announces £20 million funding for low-emission freight trials

The government has announced £20 million of funding for companies developing low and zero-emission transport technologies.
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January 13, 2017

Green economy worth £29 billion in 2014, says ONS

The UK’s green economy grew by 18.7% between 2010 and 2014 to be worth £29 billion, according to government figures.
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January 12, 2017

Church of England launches energy company climate action ranking

The Church of England’s investment arm has launched a ranking of energy companies’ progress on transitioning to low carbon.
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December 21, 2016

London council rolls out solar on five rooftop sites

A north London council is set to save £65,000 after installing solar arrays on five of its buildings.

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