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Could hydrogen be used to power homes?

Features, Gas, Heat, Power, Technology Operations / aaliyah.murphy

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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Could hydrogen piggyback on natural gas infrastructure?

Features, Gas, Power, Technology Operations / aaliyah.murphy

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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Converting innovation: Q&A with Stewart Reid

Features, Technology Operations / aaliyah.murphy

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Consumer coalition sets out RIIO2 vulnerability proposals

Customers, Heat, News, Technology Operations / aaliyah.murphy

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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Consumers back hydrogen for heating but fear cost hikes

Customers, Gas, Heat, News, Technology Operations / aaliyah.murphy

Blending small quantities of hydrogen into the gas pipeline network is considered as a possible “quick-win” solution to meet carbon reduction targets.

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Consumers matter

Customers, Features, Heat, Technology Operations / aaliyah.murphy

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.

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Consumers want a role in Britain’s energy infrastructure, ENW research shows

Customers, News, Power, Technology Operations / aaliyah.murphy

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.

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Contract signed on 32.5km London Power Tunnel Phase 2

News, Power, Technology Operations / aaliyah.murphy

The contract has been awarded to a 50:50 joint venture between contractors Hochtief and Murphy.

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Composite conductor cuts transmission connection time

News, Technology Operations / aaliyah.murphy

SSEN, under its transmission licence, offered the accelerated grid connection date to ensure the farm qualifies for the Renewables Obligation scheme before the scheme closes.

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Composite poles used to power up Scotland

News, Power, Technology Operations / aaliyah.murphy

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) and Balfour Beatty have successfully energised the connection, which will add capacity for a further 220 MW of renewable energy to the transmission system.

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