Why Does it Matter When and How We Consume Energy?

Why Does it Matter When and How We Consume Energy?

The Government and Ofgem have worked together to publish a plan to revolutionise how consumers use and pay for their energy. Net-Zero is a target that requires everyone’s contribution. It is not just about changing generation sources from fossil fuels to renewable and low-carbon alternatives. Consumers are critical to making impactful changes to when and [...]
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Renewable Energy Increases Fall Short of Meeting Global Demand

The latest IEA report highlights that the impressive increase in renewable energy still falls short of the total demand growth which threatens net-zero targets. Global electricity demand made a 1% decrease during 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. As we recover, electricity demand is due to make a recovery by increasing almost 5% [...]
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UK Government Accelerate Progress to Remove Coal from Energy Generation Mix

The UK Government has announced the decision to accelerate the removal of coal from the generation mix by bringing the deadline a year forward to 1st October 2024. The UK has ambitious targets to achieve net-zero and remove their contribution to climate change by 2050. A critical target is the removal of fossil fuels such [...]
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RE100 Demand for 100% Renewable Energy Exceeds Total Demand of G7 Countries

The RE100 initiative demonstrates their influence, commitment and contribution towards reducing carbon emissions by recording energy demands that surpass G7 countries. The RE100 is a Climate Group led initiative that aims to accelerate the progress to zero-carbon grids by working with the most influential businesses to make a 100% renewable energy transition. Businesses within the [...]
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Hydropower, the Low-Carbon Key to Net-Zero Flexibility

The latest IEA report provides an extensive insight into the potentials of hydropower as a low-carbon source to provide flexibility for a Net-Zero future in energy. Hydropower is the primary source for low-carbon energy generation. Almost 50% of global low-carbon generation comes from hydropower plants. Its contribution to the energy generation mix is higher than [...]
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NationalgridESO Supported by World-First Power System Stability Contract

Triton Power’s Deeside power station will now be providing vital support to the NationalgridESO in a six-year-long contract by repurposing their gas turbines. Triton Power is a private independent power generator that provides power to the wholesale market. They have agreed to a six-year synchronous compensation contract with the NationalgridESO to provide a crucial level [...]
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The UK Supports Global Net-Zero Future with International Project

The ‘Visions for a Net Zero Future’ project has been announced by the UK to support a global transition to net-zero by bringing together regional communities. The UK COP26 Presidency has announced a new global collaboration project called ‘Visions for a Net Zero Future’ to help nations envision a net-zero world. This will bring together [...]
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Independent Group to Tackle ‘Greenwashing’ by Supporting Consumers and Investors

The UK Government has launched an independent expert group to tackle ‘greenwashing’ and support consumers and investors make green financial decisions. The Green Taxonomy Advisory Group (GTAG) has been appointed, as of 9th June 2021, to support green financial decisions by reducing the use of greenwashing across all industries. The independent group will oversee the [...]
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Halogen Light Bulb Ban to Improve Energy Efficiency in the UK

The Government has announced that they are banning the sale of halogen light bulbs from September 2021 as part of the commitment to net-zero goals. This ban aims to promote better home efficiency which will reduce consumer bills and emissions. Fluorescent light bulbs are not far behind with a September 2023 ban deadline for retailers. [...]
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The UK Government Prepare for E10 Release with Nationwide Campaign

A nationwide information campaign will be released in June to raise awareness and promote the benefits of E10 fuel which will be introduced in September. An announcement earlier this year set a September release date for a nationwide rollout of E10 fuel pumps within our stations. Before this, the Government will launch an information campaign [...]
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