Heat

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.

Steve Cox. Image: Electricity North West.

December 23, 2019

Peak energy demand to rise by 50% by 2050 says ENW

Peak energy demand will rise by up to 50% in the next 30 years in the North West, according to Electricity North West’s annual Distribution Future Electricity Scenarios (DFES) publication.

ScottishPower Energy Network releases green future roadmap up to 2040. Image: ScottishPower

October 28, 2019

ScottishPower predicts network upgrades to cost £48bn in 'wake up call' report

An average of over 4,000 EV charge points and domestic heat pumps will need to be installed per day to reach net zero, a target which will require a predicted £48 billion in network upgrades.

Only 2% of businesses said they are currently investing in hydrogen technology. Image: Centrica.

February 18, 2019

Centrica sets sights on domestic energy flexibility with new investments

Centrica has made investments in two cutting edge energy tech firms as it targets a more concentrated domestic energy flexibility business.

March 25, 2015

One million homes can be heated by water, says DECC

Around one million homes and businesses could have access to renewable heat through waterways, according to the Department of Energy & Climate Change.