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Cadent to issue UK’s first ‘transition bond’ to make pipes ready for hydrogen

Cadent to issue UK’s first ‘transition bond’ to make pipes ready for hydrogen

Cadent has revealed plans to issue a 12-year €500 million bond to fund its iron mains replacement programme. The company said it will be the first “transition bond” – a new type intended to help organisations decarbonise their operations – to be issued in the UK.

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Government urged to pave the way for hydrogen-ready boilers by 2025

The newly-created Hydrogen Taskforce has released its five-point plan which sets out how £1 billion should be invested in the production, storage and the distribution of the green gas. The taskforce wants government to ensure all new gas boilers are hydrogen compliant after 2025.

5 years ago

UK sets out Brexit negotiation position on energy

Efforts to ensure the continued growth of the North Sea’s booming offshore wind industry will be on the agenda as the UK kicks off negotiations with the EU on a future trade agreement, the government has confirmed. A newly published document sets out the government’s position on energy trading over the interconnectors between the UK and the EU, carbon pricing, and climate change.

5 years ago

Six steps to build markets for zero-carbon buildings

How can the UK’s diverse housing stock be decarbonised in the next 30 years? According to experts at the Energy Systems Catapult, the answer lies in engaging householders and local authorities while developing policies that drive restructuring and innovation on a huge scale.

5 years ago

Regional Growth & Utilities: Generating change

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Citizens Advice says Ofgem still off the mark on network returns

5 years ago

BEIS awards £28m to accelerate low-carbon hydrogen production

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Ofgem mulls options for gas transmission capacity incentive

5 years ago

Powering Britain to net zero

The ENA’s Open Networks project is now consulting on the second stage of its mission to help the industry realise the UK’s smart energy future, to the benefit of us all. Chief executive David Smith describes progress ro date.

5 years ago

Regional Growth and Utilities: Speaking with a Northern accent

5 years ago

Severn Trent director moves to Cadent

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EU pushes for new mechanisms to enable energy trade with UK

The European Commission is keen for stronger co-operation on energy issues post-Brexit, according to its draft mandate for upcoming trade negotiations with the UK.

5 years ago

Ofgem to launch net-zero innovation fund

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Trading places – energy co-operation in a post-Brexit world

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Utilities 2020: The year ahead for energy and water

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Networks failing to show ‘true leadership’ on net zero

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UK ‘will leave’ EU internal energy market after Brexit

The European Commission has admitted that energy relations with the UK will not be “business as usual” after Brexit, with the country expected to leave the single electricity market and its tools. Utility Week has seen slides presented by the Commission at an energy summit this month which call for “strong level playing field guarantees”.

5 years ago

Industry experts call for ‘urgent review’ of gas mains replacement programme

5 years ago

Network operators ‘cannot justify’ budget increases requested for RIIO2

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Regional growth and utilities

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