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.
The Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) has warned that "actions speak louder than words" following the early closure of the Green Homes Grant.
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 is to rollout solar PV, battery storage and heat pumps across 100 homes as part of a new £5.2 million project.
Electricity North West (ENW) is planning to invest £1.97 billion during RIIO-ED2, a 44% increase on the current price control period.
Over 260GW of renewable energy capacity was added worldwide in 2020, beating the previous record set in 2019 by almost 50%.
Wind and solar have driven a record fall in global coal generation in 2020, although this was heavily impacted by the low electricity demand caused by COVID-19.
The Green Homes Grant voucher scheme is to close early on 31 March following repeated delays and administrative issues.
Hitachi Capital UK has announced a new US$40 million (£29 million) green bond in support of its clean transport and renewables ambitions.
Limiting the global temperature rise to 1.5°C by 2050 will require countries around the world to accelerate their efforts towards the energy transition “without delay” and scale up the development of clean energy resources at unprecedented levels, a new report has said.