Independent gas transportation network to be sold
The transaction is expected to be complete by the end of February 2019.
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Independent panel set up to challenge networks business plans
The energy regulator sets price controls for the monopoly companies that operate Britain’s energy networks. The next set of price controls is expected to result in lower network costs for consumers while allowing the companies to respond to challenges including accommodating electric vehicles and other new technology.
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Industrial strategy for networks must be ‘hyper-local’
The company has also urged ministers to maintain support for innovation and avoid “unnecessary restrictive regulation” following the release of a green paper on the policy by the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS).
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Industry anticipates EV surge as conventional cars phased out
Around 2.7 million new cars were registered in the UK in 2016. From 2040, all such vehicles will be required to qualify as zero emissions vehicles with electric vehicles likely to be dominant.
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IDNO Leep Utilities wins ‘dark kitchen’ contract
FoodStars provides flexible kitchen space that can be rented by food and drink vendors, including so-called “dark kitchens” preparing meals for delivery.
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IGEM chosen to develop new hydrogen standards
The Hy4Heat programme is a feasibility study into the use of hydrogen for heat in UK homes and businesses aimed at establishing whether it is technically possible, safe and convenient to replace methane with hydrogen in residential and commercial buildings.
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IGEM launches new programme of scholarships
As reported by EU Skills, the utilities sector will need to fill nearly 221,000 roles by 2027, so as part of its commitment to support the gas engineers of the future, IGEM has launched three scholarships for students at different stages of their academic careers, plus grants to support those experiencing financial difficulties.
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Ill-fitting protective equipment puts women at risk
The survey, carried out by Prospect identified the energy sector, alongside emergency services, as among the worst sectors for providing protective equipment designed with women in mind.
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IME report calls on government support for hydrogen
According to a new report, ‘Energy from Gas: Taking a Whole System Approach‘, this would make the UK energy system greener and more efficient.
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IME wants networks to improve digital infrastructure
The Smart Cities: Technology Friend or Foe? report outlines how in an increasingly digital age, any power cuts could jeopardise communications, transport, security surveillance, heating, cooling, lighting, water, food supplies and, in an increasingly cashless world, trading.
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