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Flexibility trial sees ‘energy brain’ tested in UK homes

Trials have begun of a system that integrates technologies in homes to make them greener, cheaper and more efficient. The Core microcomputers developed by energy tech firm Geo were installed in two dozen houses already equipped with solar panels and electric vehicle chargers that were also fitted with smart meters and batteries.

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Smart energy goes local

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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

Sizewell C faces new legal challenge

EDF Energy’s plans for a new nuclear power plant at Sizewell have suffered a fresh legal blow. The High Court has allowed a legal challenge to the local planning authority’s consent for 30 hectares of development on an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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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.

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#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

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

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

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Total buys majority of giant Scottish windfarm as SSE gives final go-ahead

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Thanet Extension denied consent due to shipping risks

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Energy UK calls for annual CfD auctions and roadmap to 2030

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

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Good Energy wants apology from Ofgem over ‘tarnished reputation’

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UK sets out plans to go ‘further, faster’ under standalone ETS

The government has unveiled its proposals for a UK standalone emissions trading system. The plans outline a reduction in the cap compared to the EU scheme and indicates and a floor price of £15 for allowances when they are auctioned. The government says that once a new ETS is up and running, it intends to go “even further” by amending the cap again in line with its net-zero target.

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Networks to defer up to £350m of supplier charges

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BEIS delays planning decisions on 4.2GW of offshore wind

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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.

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EDF completes base for second reactor at Hinkley Point C

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