With the likelihood of more change from regulators and policy makers arriving after the General Election, the capacity of organisations to respond is becoming stretched.
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As the Government looks to solve the carbon emissions problem associated with heating Britain’s homes, could hydrogen provide the answer? Arup is leading a team commissioned by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) which is currently investigating the technical and safety case, downstream of the gas meter, of converting the UK’s gas network to run on hydrogen, rather than natural gas.
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With fuel cell vehicles now on the forecourts, hydrogen is being enthusiastically promoted as a clean, efficient and sustainable energy source.
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The proposals are outlined in a collection of essays by authors from Citizens Advice, Citizens Advice Scotland, Sustainability First, Centre for Sustainable Energy and National Energy Action.
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Blending small quantities of hydrogen into the gas pipeline network is considered as a possible “quick-win” solution to meet carbon reduction targets.
Consumers back hydrogen for heating but fear cost hikes Read More »
Recently, Ofgem has put a renewed focus on how energy network companies engage with their customers and stakeholders. In their framework consultation for the next energy network price control (RIIO2), Ofgem made it clear that consumers should be given a stronger voice and introduced new models for stakeholder engagement.
Commissioned to explore the British public’s understanding and interest in engaging with community and local energy, the survey of 1,413 UK consumers highlighted that only two per cent of people are actively participating in a community energy group, despite 63% admitting they would be interested, if they could save money.
Consumers want a role in Britain’s energy infrastructure, ENW research shows Read More »
The contract has been awarded to a 50:50 joint venture between contractors Hochtief and Murphy.
Contract signed on 32.5km London Power Tunnel Phase 2 Read More »
Creating local energy plans as part of a wider whole system was hot on the agenda as delegates from across the sector came together for a thorough examination of the best ways in which to achieve this.
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As part of its Open Networks Project the ENA has launched a major new consultation on electricity networks’ plans to deliver a smarter, more flexible and more decentralised energy system, a change which could save consumers as much as £40 billion by 2050.
Consultation launched on ‘Future Worlds’ for smart grid Read More »
