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August 2, 2023

52% GB electricity in July was low carbon, ESO

Latest data from National Grid ESO (ESO) has shown that 52% of Britain’s electricity in July came from low carbon sources.

August 2, 2023

Energy Security Secretary Grant Shapps meets with industry leaders to discuss energy security

Energy Security Secretary Grant Shapps is meeting with industry leaders to discuss the Government’s energy security strategy.

Heat pumps must be a standard within all new homes. Image: Ketcgum.

August 2, 2023

Data shows only 22% of available BUS vouchers issued so far

Statistics from the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) show only 22% of the 90,000 available vouchers have been issued between May 2022 and June 2023

August 2, 2023

ChargeUK urges Sunak to ‘stand firm’ on ZEV Mandate

ChargeUK has penned a letter to Rishi Sunak urging him to “stand firm” on the Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV) Mandate.

ev.energy raises $33 million to continue North America and EU expansion. Image: ev.energy.

August 2, 2023

ev.energy raises US$33 million to continue North America and EU V2G expansion

ev.energy has raised $33 million in Series B funding to continue its V2G expansion across Europe and North America.

August 2, 2023

EVIEs awards spotlight: DiversitEV Award

With the deadline for applications for this year’s EVIEs this Friday (4 August) time is fast running out to apply for categories such as the DiversitEV Award.

August 1, 2023

UK forecast slowest renewable growth of world’s largest economies, says Energy UK

Energy UK revealed that the UK is to have the slowest growth in low-carbon electricity generation of the world’s eight largest economies.

Planning consent has also been granted for Eastern Green Link 2. Image: SSEN.

August 1, 2023

Hitachi Energy, BAM to provide converters for 2GW HVDC project

NGET and SSEN Transmission have selected Hitachi Energy and BAM as preferred suppliers for Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2) converter stations.

August 1, 2023

EVIEs awards spotlight: Best New Services (Domestic)

With only three days until the application window for this year’s Electric Vehicle Innovation and Excellence Awards closes, time is fast running out to submit applications.