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Now is the time for action on building Britain’s hydrogen economy

After establishing an early leadership position in the international hydrogen race, the UK now faces becoming a laggard as other countries make major commitments towards green gas networks. Writing for Utility Week, Chris Train, the UK’s Green Gas Champion, argues that the economic response to Covid-19 presents an opportunity to regain the initiative.

5 years ago

Covid presents unique opportunity to recruit a new green army

Utility Week speaks to Energy & Utilities Skills partnership chair Michael Lewis about the group’s updated strategy to fill the 277,000 vacancies expected over the next decade. The Eon chief executive believes the increased visibility of the sector during lockdown combined with a zeal for playing a part in tackling climate change create a “once in a generation opportunity" for the sector.

5 years ago

Security concerns aired over offshore ring main plans

RenewableUK has raised energy security concerns about proposals to create an offshore ring main to provide a single grid connection for the new windfarms planned off the Norfolk coast.

5 years ago

#AskUsAnything: Building back better

Our latest #AskUsAnything online show focussed on the role utilties can play in ensuring the green recovery is at the heart of the post-pandemic economic recovery. Questions from Utility Week readers were tackled by Tony Cocker, chair of Affinity Water and director at SSE, Nick Ellins, chief executive of the Energy & Utility Skills group and Clementine Cowton, external affairs director at Octopus Energy. You can listen to it on demand now.

Date: 12/06/2020 11:00 am

EV charge point market set for 30% growth despite Covid

The UK electric vehicle (EV) charge point market is set for an almost 30 per cent annual growth despite the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, new research has found. Delta-EE said the virus is expected to result in a 30 per cent decrease in EV sales this year, however.

5 years ago

Weekend press round-up: Octopus loses a friend over link to fracking and coal

In our latest review of sector coverage across the national newspapers, Friends of the Earth has ended its partnership with Octopus Energy after it took investment from Origin. Meanwhile, the group that claims to have hacked Elexon is now asking for a ransom from the company.

5 years ago

Energy infrastructure can help with green recovery

Darren Pettifer of National Grid reflects on the key takeaways from a debate with industry experts on investing in net zero. These include the need for clarity on the policy and frameworks to stimulate massive investment in decarbonising our energy system and the duty to be honest with the public about the costs involved – as well as the price to be paid if we fail to act

5 years ago

Covid challenge is a ‘skirmish’ compared to battle for net zero

The dual challenges of coronavirus and climate change should trigger an urgent rethink of the way low-carbon infrastructure investment is incentivised and rewarded, said industry experts at a Utility Week debate hosted in association with National Grid.

5 years ago

Ovo pledges all-electric fleet by 2030

5 years ago

Challengers may have been offered ‘stay of execution’

5 years ago

Decarbonising heat – too hot to handle, or an opportunity to turn up the temperature?

5 years ago

Ofgem opposes adjustments to gas consumption estimates

5 years ago

Centrica: Banning diesel and petrol cars from 2030 would ‘send a signal’

Centrica has become the latest industry giant to throw its weight behind bringing forward the planned ban on sales of new internal combustion engine cars and vans to 2030.

5 years ago

Networks look to restart work as lockdown eases

5 years ago

Confined space working: Keep your people safe

Working in confined spaces is dangerous and still leads to a number of serious injuries and deaths in the UK every year. Download this white paper to understand the steps you can take to make sure your operatives have the knowledge and equipment they need to stay safe.

5 years ago

Network charge deferrals must not give ‘unfair advantage’ to ailing suppliers

5 years ago

Networks to defer up to £350m of supplier charges

5 years ago

Ofgem rejects temporary relief from gas distribution charges

5 years ago

Weekend press round-up: Centrica set to be dumped out of FTSE 100

In our latest review of sector coverage across the national newspapers, the British Gas owner is expected to be relegated to the FTSE 250; there are questions about whether the days of coal powered energy in the UK really are numbered and Scottish Power CEO Keith Anderson sets out how the electrification of transport can create a wave of post-lockdown jobs.

5 years ago

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it

Simon Sutton, technical director EMEA at Doble Engineering Company reflects on the fundamentals of condition-based asset maintenance.

5 years ago

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