Every week the news from the UK energy industry highlights the fact that the energy crisis keeps deteriorating. Prices are going up at an extremely high pace, making certain families worry that next time there is an increase, they will no longer be able to pay for their supply. The government has introduced a number […]
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In November 2021, representatives from over 200 nations around the world came together to address the global problem of climate change. The annual United Nations climate change conference took place in Glasgow, and ended on 13th November. But what was discussed? What decisions were made? And how will they reflect you as a consumer? Let’s
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The UK government has big plans for nuclear power. While renewables have played an increasingly large role in our nation’s energy fuel mix over the past few years, the government is also taking active steps to address the UK’s ailing nuclear infrastructure. All of the currently active nuclear reactors in the UK are scheduled to
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COP stands for Conference of the Parties, and it is attended by countries who have signed the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) – a treaty that was agreed in 1994. This is the 26th meeting and it is taking place in Glasgow, Scotland. The main goal of COP26 is to lock in
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National Grid in the US announced the plan to decarbonise heating systems in New York state and Massachusetts by 2050. It will be possible to eliminate fossil fuels by using electric heat pumps more and sourcing more renewable natural gas. Reuters reported that ‘National Grid plans to have New York and Massachusetts using 100% fossil-free
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In 2019, the UK became the first country to impose legislation geared towards bringing greenhouse emissions to net-zero by 2050. The energy regulator Ofgem has been a key driving force in helping to promote a sustainable future for our energy industry. Now, Ofgem has teamed up with the International Energy Agency (IEA), International Renewable Energy
The UK government’s brand-new energy supply strategy has been delayed this week following reports that the Treasury resisted some of the costs involved. The plan was initially promised in a matter of days on the 9th of March by Boris Johnson. This was 21 days ago. The plan would outline how the government seeks to
The Q4 stats and figures published by the Scottish Government shared that renewables in the country had covered almost 98.6% of all energy consumption in 2020. While this means that the former renewable energy target of 100% renewable by 2020 was narrowly missed, the statistic is still a wonderful step in forward for environmental protection
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The plans set out by Circular Economy Minister Lorna Slater were intended to be due in April of 2022, but will aim to boost recycling rates in the country via a deposit set on single-use drinks containers as of August 16th, 2023. Containers made of single use PET plastic, steel, aluminium or glass will all
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Just a few days ago Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, published data that revealed that the EU managed to beat its renewable energy target for 2020. During this year renewables accounted for 22% of the total energy consumption of the organisation while the target was 20%. The 22% covers a wide range