Gas networks defend RIIO returns
The gas distribution networks (GDNs) have mounted a robust defence of their profits, with Cadent arguing that they have delivered “a step change in customer outcomes”.
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Gas grid decarbonisation needed, report argues
The report ‘Pressure in the pipeline: decarbonising the UK’s gas‘ argues that deeper decarbonisation of UK gas is essential if the country is to meet its current and likely future emissions reduction target. The report assesses how to decarbonise gas in the UK by increasing the supply of low carbon gases and by reducing demand for gas in the heat sector. It calls for new government investment and incentives for decarbonisation to be an urgent priority in Ofgem’s next price control framework for gas from April 2021.
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Gas has ‘important role’ in all foreseeable futures
The company yesterday (13 July) released the latest iteration of its annual Future Energy Scenarios report, which examines a series of possible trajectories for the energy system corresponding to different degrees of green ambition and prosperity.
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Gas heating in new homes will be banned from 2025
During the Spring Statement on Wednesday (13 March) the Government announced that it will introduce a Future Homes Standard by 2025, so that new build homes are future-proofed with low carbon heating and “world leading levels of energy efficiency.”
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Gas network achieves pinnacle of customer service
WWU met the requirements of the voluntary British Standard 18477 after a five day audit that involved more than 40 interviews with WWU staff from across the business to ensure its processes and practices were of the “highest standards” in helping and signposting vulnerable customers.
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Gas network evolution cheapest way to decarbonise heat
Utilising the existing gas distribution and transmission assets and adapting them to cope with green gases is predicted to cost £104 billion to £122bn by 2050 is estimated to be at least £34bn cheaper than alternative methods.
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Gas networks ‘exaggerating’ peak heat challenge
Hydrogen and other green gas gases will be unable to fully decarbonise heating, according to University of Exeter energy policy researcher Richard Lowes, leaving electrification, district heating and perhaps solar thermal as better long-term solutions to the problem. The ENA, meanwhile, maintains that a “whole system” approach is the most reliable, secure and affordable solution.
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Gas networks call for ideas from low carbon innovators
They’ve launched a call for ideas for exciting innovation projects which can deliver carbon or environmental benefits for customers. Funding of up to £20m per annum is available through the Networks Innovation Competition (NIC), and the gas networks are inviting third parties to submit their proposals for flagship innovation projects and to take advantage of this opportunity to work together.
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Future vision for energy outlined by ENW
The report, ‘Powering the North West’s Future’, sets out its plans to meet the Government’s energy decarbonisation challenge by supporting people, businesses and energy producers across the North West region.
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