decarbonisation

August 10, 2023

Renewables predicted to be 61% cheaper than gas in 2025 – DESNZ

According to a report by the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), offshore and onshore wind is set to be 61.4% cheaper than gas in 2025.

August 9, 2023

Transport minister urged to consider RECHARGE UK report recommendations

Groups from the electric vehicle and charge point industry have written to transport minister Jesse Norman, calling for the implementation of RECHARGE UK’s recent report recommendations.

North Sea O&G industry spends £1.6bln on decommissioning in 2022. Image: Jan-Run Smenes Reite (pexels).

August 9, 2023

North Sea O&G industry spends £1.6 billion on decommissioning in 2022

A report released by the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) has found that the North Sea oil and gas industry spent £1.6 billion on decommissioning in 2022.

August 8, 2023

OVO polling finds growing appetite for net zero action amongst voters

Exclusive polling from OVO Energy has found that 60% of people are more likely to vote for a political party that promises more action for net zero.

August 8, 2023

Ofgem grants approval for transmission reinforcement project

Ofgem has approved a Final Needs Case for a transmission reinforcement project being pursued by SSEN Transmission.

64% of people support development of new grid infrastructure, says RenewableUK. Image: Pxhere.

August 7, 2023

64% of people support development of new grid infrastructure – RenewableUK

According to new research released by RenewableUK today (7 August), 64% of the GB population support the development of new grid infrastructure.

August 7, 2023

Durham launches pilot scheme to boost EV charging outside homes

Durham in the North East of England, is trialling a pilot scheme aiming to boost electric vehicle (EV) charging for those without driveways.

August 7, 2023

Virtual Energy System: The importance of governance to drive data sharing in the energy system

Carolina Tortora discusses the importance of data sharing, as National Grid ESO today announces updates to the Virtual Energy System.

August 7, 2023

July confirmed as the ‘best month since 2020’ for EV registrations

New analysis from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has found that July 2023 was the “best month for electric vehicle (EV) registrations since 2020”.

August 4, 2023

GB can halve grid infrastructure build time, says Winser report

A report released by Nick Winser, the electricity networks commissioner, has outlined how GB can halve the time required to build grid infrastructure.