EAC slams government for 'simply abandoning' Green Homes Grant
The Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) has warned that "actions speak louder than words" following the early closure of the Green Homes Grant.
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IEA: Global power demand to jump 4.5% as renewables remain ‘largely immune’ to COVID-19 impacts
Global demand for electricity is predicted to rise by 4.5% in 2021 – equivalent to 1,000TWh – following heavy reductions as a result of COVID-19.
SMS to rollout green tech across 100 homes in Aberdeen City Council partnership
SMS is to rollout solar PV, battery storage and heat pumps across 100 homes as part of a new £5.2 million project.
Government warned not to 'over-regulate' EV transition or risk stifling innovation
Whilst a mix of government and private funding is required to fuel transport decarbonisation, policymakers should be careful not to over-regulate.
Smart meter installations rebound with 34% month-on-month increase
Smart meter installations have jumped 34% month-on-month according to ElectraLink, with 219,000 installations recorded in March 2021.
SET Ventures leads ESFORIN funding round in support of international expansion
SET Ventures has led a funding round into European flexible solutions provider ESFORIN SE, with sonnen founder Christoph Ostermann also participating.
Green Alliance: UK will 'struggle' to meet 2050 net zero without ramping up of policy
Green Alliance’s latest net zero policy tracker shows the UK “risks complacency” as it finds emissions will be nearly 40% higher in 2030 than needed to hit decarbonisation targets.
UKPN trial shows potential to bypass traditional network upgrades for thousands of EV connections
UK Power Networks (UKPN) has found that over 500 electric vehicle (EV) chargers could be connected around a single electricity substation using state-of-the-art technology over building new cables or substations.
Energy UK details 'clear opposition' for mandating use of smart meters for smart EV charging
Mandating the Smart Data Communications Company (DCC) as the enduring solution for smart charging is “not the way to go” according to a new Energy UK report.
UK deemed one of the most expensive countries in Europe for EV charging
The UK is the seventh most expensive country to charge an electric vehicle (EV) in Europe, according to new research from Irish price comparison website Switcher.ie.
GB electricity demand resurged in Q1 as low wind drove tight margin trend
Electricity demand in Great Britain returned to pre-COVID-19 levels in Q1 2021, with tight margins being a common feature of the quarter.
EO Charging bags Amazon EV deal for over 800 chargers
EO Charging has secured a deal with Amazon to install electric vehicle (EV) chargers in support of its fleet electrification, with over 800 rolled out so far.