Claire Perry
Technology & Operations
Clark leaves BEIS
Greg Clark has left his role as Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy this evening (24 July).
Power
£30m funding for smart energy systems up for grabs
UK organisations can apply for a share of up to £30 million to develop designs for smart local energy systems that make the best use of innovative technologies including cheaper renewables, energy storage, low carbon heat and digital infrastructure.
Power
Offshore wind to provide 30% of UK electricity by 2030
Thirty per cent of electricity will come from offshore wind by 2030, with the launch of the new joint government-industry Offshore Wind Sector Deal.
Technology & Operations
Energy Data Taskforce launched
Energy Minister Claire Perry has launched an Energy Data Taskforce.
Power
New heat network council launched
The Association for Decentralised Energy (ADE) has launched the Heat Network Industry Council with the objective of supporting Government in achieving its vision of achieving a sustainable industry.
Power
UK set for surge in plants producing ‘green gas’
The UK is expected to see a big increase in biomethane plants with predictions of a 50% rise in the number operating by 2020.
Gas
Energy Minister praises OVO’s EV offering
Energy Minister Claire Perry has praised OVO Energy's electric vehicle offering - enabled by smart meters - for rewarding off-peak energy use.
Power
GDNs support creation of Parliamentary group for hydrogen
An All-Party Parliamentary Group on hydrogen has been setup.