Smart homes with solar and storage could 'eliminate' evening peak
A combination of residential solar, storage and smart controls could "dramatically reduce" the evening peak.
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'A timely reminder' of the countdown to 2050: The industry reacts to the CCC's 2020 progress report
The CCC's 2020 progress report highlights the "once-in-a-lifetime" opportunity of a low carbon recovery from COVID-19. Here the industry responds to the report's findings.
Britain labeled a ‘green energy pioneer’ as it goes over 18 days straight without coal
Great Britain has now gone more than 18 days without coal-fired generation, thanks to sunny weather and low demand.
Ofgem’s decarbonisation plan begins to ‘scratch the surface’, but omissions remain
The Solar Trade Association (STA) has released its reaction to Ofgem’s Decarbonisation Programme Action Plan, criticising “gaps” and providing ten recommendations.
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New energy secretary Alok Sharma welcomed by industry, but has ‘a lot of work to do’
Leadership of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has changed hands, with Alok Sharma appointed energy secretary following a cabinet reshuffle yesterday (13 February).
RIIO-ED2 framework key features 'sound' but could 'conceivably go further'
With the finalised framework for RIIO-ED2 released yesterday, the industry has praised Ofgem’s commitment to decarbonisation whilst pointing to the possibility of "going further".
Political parties urged to adopt 'spirit of coordination' and form post-election climate pact
An open letter calling for cross-party support for Net Zero, signed by academics, policy specialist, trade bodies and businesses, has been released ahead of the Climate Debate this evening.
‘Considerable challenge’ of meeting Labour 2030 net zero target would need ‘rapid’ clean tech ramp-up
The UK could adopt the most ambitious net zero target of any established economy as the Labour Party agrees on a target of 2030, but meeting such a target would be a "considerable challenge" the clean energy sector has warned.
'The starting gun for the government’: Industry responds to the CCC’s Progress Report
The CCC's 2019 Progress Report comes on the back of its net zero recommendations. Outlining policy suggestions for reaching net zero, the Progress Report also hit out at the government for a 'shortfall' in policy. Here the industry responds to the report's recommendations.