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• High Court halts UK’s first new coal mine in three decades

  13-09-2024 12:12 via energylivenews.com
  
  The High Court has today blocked the development of the UK’s first new coal mine in 30 years, planned for Whitehaven in Cumbria.This decision stops West Cumbria Mining (WCM)’s project from proceeding.In his judgement, Mr Justice Holgate said: “The assumption that the proposed mine would not produce a net increase in greenhouse gas emissions, or would be a net zero mine, is legally flawed.”The ruling comes after a Supreme Court decision that highlighted the need to assess
  
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• UK drivers get green light for lamp post EV chargers

  18-09-2024 10:46 via energylivenews.com
  
  UK Power Networks has updated its guidance to allow the use of lamp posts for electric vehicle (EV) charging.
  The change follows studies showing that 5kW chargepoints can be installed on older lamp posts.
  This decision comes after previous restrictions on installing chargers on older columns with different wiring.The revised guidance is expected to benefit EV owners in areas where many do not have off-street parking.
  The update enables local authorities to install more chargers using lamp posts,
  
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• Hydrogen hopes for gas users

  18-09-2024 10:31 via energylivenews.com
  
  Costain has been appointed by Wales & West Utilities (WWU) to assist in the transition of industrial and commercial gas users to hydrogen.
  This study will investigate how these users, who are connected to the gas network, can shift to a lower carbon system using hydrogen.
  The research will collect data on current hydrogen refuelling plans and preferences for decarbonisation methods.
  It will also map users geographically to identify those needing extra support.
  The findings will help WWU and
  
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• ‘UK water bills could rise to fund Thames Water rescue’

  18-09-2024 09:59 via energylivenews.com
  
  New proposals could result in increased water bills across the UK to finance a potential £10 billion bailout for Thames Water.According to The Telegraph, the government may implement new legislation allowing it to levy a charge on all water companies if it takes over Thames Water, which is grappling with substantial financial difficulties.These costs would likely be passed on to consumers, leading to higher water bills.Ministers have indicated that such measures would only be used as a las
  
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• Energy boss warns against zonal pricing amid industry concerns

  18-09-2024 09:46 via energylivenews.com
  
  Keith Anderson, Chief Executive Officer of ScottishPower, speaking at Energy UK’s annual conference, warned about the potential impact of proposed zonal pricing on the UK energy sector.
  Mr Anderson argued that introducing such a significant change to the pricing system could lead to uncertainty and disrupt progress towards the UK’s 2030 decarbonisation goals.Keith Anderson highlighted, “We need to be incredibly careful how we do that. We need to make sure we do it with lots of
  
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• National Grid ESO blamed for underusing batteries

  18-09-2024 09:04 via energylivenews.com
  
  A coalition of UK battery storage developers has written to the government and the Electricity System Operator (ESO), raising concerns over the underuse of battery storage in the national energy system.
  The group, which includes companies such as Zenobē, Eelpower, Harmony Energy and Field Energy, believes this issue is increasing costs for consumers and hindering the transition to renewable energy.The developers argue that battery storage, which is often the cheapest option for managing exc
  
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• Clean energy by 2030 is possible but tough, says ESO chief

  17-09-2024 20:41 via energylivenews.com
  
  Achieving clean power by 2030 is possible, though it will require significant effort and new approaches.That’s what Fintan Slye, Executive Director of the ESO, stated during the Energy UK Annual Conference.Mr Slye acknowledged the challenges ahead but expressed confidence in reaching the goal, backed by detailed analysis and industry collaboration.Fintan Slye addressed scepticism within the energy industry, saying, “I understand that there’ll be some people… saying that
  
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• Ofgem boss calls for joint effort to fix energy prices and customer support

  17-09-2024 20:20 via energylivenews.com
  
  Jonathan Brearley, Chief Executive of Ofgem, spoke at Energy UK’s Annual Conference, urging cooperation between government, the energy sector, regulators, and consumer groups to stabilise energy prices and improve customer care.
  During his speech, Mr Brearley highlighted the importance of completing the clean energy transition and emphasised that customer satisfaction must be a priority.Reflecting on a recent conversation with a single mother in Glasgow, he said, “She said, I want an
  
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• ‘Rushing renewables could raise energy bills’

  17-09-2024 15:31 via energylivenews.com
  
  Renewable energy is not always cheap, according to Shadow Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho.
  Speaking at Energy UK’s Annual Conference, Ms Coutinho explained, “Renewables are not cheap in every single scenario.“It depends on the price you pay for them.”Claire Coutinho cautioned that a rapid increase in solar and wind power might result in higher electricity prices in the UK.
  “If we spend the next five years speeding up the price of solar and wind, then actually we co
  
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• Ed Miliband: beating nimbys on green rollout a matter of ‘national security’

  17-09-2024 14:55
  
  Energy secretary vows to take on the ‘blockers’ opposed to wind turbines, solar farms and pylons Business live – latest updatesEd Miliband has vowed to take on the nimbys opposed to the government’s rollout of wind turbines, solar farms and pylons across the UK as a matter of “national security” and “economic justice”.The energy secretary used his first big public address on Tuesday to argue in favour of speedy consent for new energy infrastructure
  
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• Britain to lead Global Clean Power Alliance

  17-09-2024 14:36 via energylivenews.com
  
  In his first significant foreign policy speech, Foreign Secretary David Lammy has declared that Britain will lead the formation of a new Global Clean Power Alliance.
  Speaking at Kew Gardens, David Lammy emphasised that climate action is central to national and global security.
  “We must aim for a liveable planet for all, now and in the future,” he stated.The Foreign Secretary underscored that the climate and nature emergencies are not separate from geopolitical and security concerns b
  
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• Can the North Sea become a “clean energy super basin”?

  17-09-2024 13:28 via energylivenews.com
  
  The North Sea has the potential to become a “clean energy super basin,” integrating oil, gas, offshore wind and carbon storage to drive the UK’s energy transition, according to NSTA Chief Executive Stuart Payne.Speaking at the Offshore Energies UK’s annual conference in Aberdeen today, Mr Payne emphasised that the oil and gas industry has the resources and infrastructure to transition into a cleaner future while continuing to support the UK’s energy needs.“The
  
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• Sustainable Energy Association appoints Lord Ravensdale as President

  17-09-2024 13:03 via sustainableenergyassociation.com
  
  The Sustainable Energy Association is delighted to announce its Annual General Meeting unilaterally elected Lord Ravensdale as its new President, effective from 11th September 2024.
  The post Sustainable Energy Association appoints Lord Ravensdale as President appeared first on Sustainable Energy Association.
  
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• Energy boss: Britain needs its biggest grid rewiring ever

  17-09-2024 12:50 via energylivenews.com
  
  Keith Anderson, Chief Executive Officer of ScottishPower, has called for “the biggest rewiring this country has ever seen since the grid was first built” to meet the UK’s growing energy demand and support economic growth.
  Speaking at Energy UK’s Annual Conference, Mr Anderson emphasised that “if we want any form of economic growth, what this country needs is more electricity.”Keith Anderson said: “If we want more homes in this country, we need more elect
  
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• Energy Secretary: “We must not go from an unequal, high carbon Britain to an unequal, clean energy Britain”

  17-09-2024 12:04 via energylivenews.com
  
  Unfair Britain must not simply transition from high carbon inequality to clean energy unfairness, according to the Energy Secretary.
  Speaking at Energy UK’s Annual Conference, Ed Miliband highlighted the critical need for a faster rollout of wind and solar energy to ensure the UK’s energy security and reduce its dependence on fossil fuels.The Energy Secretary stressed that while the shift from fossil fuels to clean energy is essential, it must be managed in a way that does not perpet
  
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• Free electricity hours for EDF customers

  17-09-2024 11:04 via energylivenews.com
  
  EDF will offer free electricity on Sundays to customers who reduce their energy use during peak times.
  The new scheme rewards those who shift their electricity usage away from peak hours (4pm – 7pm) with free electricity for the following Sunday.
  For example, cutting usage by 10% during peak times can earn four free hours of electricity.The monthly challenge begins on the first Monday of each month, following a successful trial where most participants earned at least four hours of free ele
  
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• ‘Ineffective’: Ofgem criticises ESO’s grid connections plan

  17-09-2024 10:09 via energylivenews.com
  
  The UK energy regulator, Ofgem, has expressed concerns about a plan by the Electricity System Operator (ESO) aimed at accelerating the connection of renewable projects to the national grid.
  Ofgem’s criticism, outlined in an open letter, suggests that the proposed reforms will not effectively secure the necessary projects to achieve the government’s 2030 clean power targets.The energy regulator said: “It is increasingly clear that the TMO4+ reforms – as currently proposed
  
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• Labor push for vote on help-to-buy bill delayed in Senate – as it happened

  17-09-2024 10:05
  
  This blog is now closedGreens urge Labor ‘stop bulldozing and start negotiating’ on housing as PM refuses to rule out double dissolutionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWhite House marks three years since signing of Aukus agreementHappy three-year anniversary of the signing of Aukus, to those who observe.Three years ago, President Biden and our Australian and United Kingdom partners committed to Aukus, an enhanced security partnership that promotes a free an
  
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• Good Energy profits rise as ‘rooftop revolution’ gains pace

  17-09-2024 09:34 via energylivenews.com
  
  Good Energy Group has today unveiled “strong” financial results for the first half of 2024, driven by growth in its energy services business and a stabilising market.
  For the six months ending 30th June 2024, the company reported a profit before tax of £4.4 million, 78% of its full-year profit for 2023.
  Revenue stood at £97.4 million, down from £156.1 million in the same period last year, reflecting a reduction in wholesale costs.Operationally, Good Energy has expan
  
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• ‘Smart meter targets failing energy customers’

  17-09-2024 09:13 via energylivenews.com
  
  Consumer campaigner Martin Lewis has raised concerns about the UK Government’s smart meter programme, stating that the focus on installing new meters is causing problems for customers with faulty devices.
  In a letter to Ed Miliband, the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Mr Lewis argued that repair needs are being overlooked as energy suppliers prioritise meeting installation targets.Mr Lewis, Founder of MoneySavingExpert, suggested that suppliers should be incentivised t
  
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• OVO to pay £2.3m for complaint failures

  17-09-2024 08:38 via energylivenews.com
  
  OVO has agreed to pay £2.37 million after Ofgem found shortcomings in how the company managed customer complaints.
  Ofgem first engaged with OVO in 2023 following concerns raised by Citizens Advice Scotland’s Extra Help Unit.The energy regulator’s investigation identified issues such as significant delays in addressing complaints, with some lasting up to 18 months.
  Additionally, there were delays in implementing decisions made by the Energy Ombudsman.As part of the settlement, O
  
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• Ofgem outlines plan for UK grid connections reform

  17-09-2024 03:00 via energylivenews.com
  
  Ofgem has published a letter detailing its vision for reforming the regulatory framework for energy connections.
  This plan, developed with support from the government and the Electricity System Operator (ESO), aims to align the connections process with strategic network planning and the upcoming Clean Power 2030 Plan.The letter highlights the need for changes to licence conditions and interactions with code modifications to facilitate this reform.
  Ofgem intends to consult on these potential lice
  
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• Government urged to make bold choices for energy transition

  17-09-2024 01:00 via energylivenews.com
  
  Emma Pinchbeck, Chief Executive of Energy UK, will call for the government to make bold decisions at today’s industry conference.
  Ms Pinchbeck will stress that to achieve the goals for homegrown energy, the government must focus on policies affecting the entire energy sector and address customer needs.The conference, titled “Energy Matters: Securing Britain’s Future”, will feature speeches from Energy Secretary Ed Miliband and Shadow Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho, Ofge
  
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• A beacon of hope: SA’s renewable revolution – podcast

  16-09-2024 17:00
  How did a dark and stormy night galvanise South Australia’s renewable energy ambitions? Reged Ahmad speaks to environment reporter Petra Stock about how SA pulled off a renewable energy world record – and how it plans to power the entire state with weather-dependent electricity in just a few yearsRead more Continue reading...
  
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• bp to sell US wind business

  16-09-2024 15:33 via energylivenews.com
  
  bp has announced its decision to divest its US onshore wind energy business unit, which encompasses ten operational wind farms spread across seven states.The company holds stakes in ten operational assets, with a total gross power generation capacity of 1.7GW.According to the company, all wind assets are connected to the grid, supplying electricity to various buyers and are managed from their Houston headquarters.The company has projects in Colorado, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Pennsylvania and Sout
  
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• Consumer trust in UK energy suppliers remains low

  16-09-2024 13:56 via energylivenews.com
  
  Trust in energy suppliers remains low, despite some positive trends in household bill payments.
  The latest survey by Ofgem shows that while 60% of consumers now trust their own energy supplier to treat them fairly, a 6% increase since July 2023, overall trust in the energy sector is still limited.The survey also highlights a reduction in the number of households falling behind on their bills, which has decreased from 12% to 9%.
  However, energy costs continue to impact many households, with over
  
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• UK vaccine chief joins Rolls-Royce to lead nuclear power plans

  16-09-2024 12:48 via energylivenews.com
  
  Rolls-Royce SMR has appointed Ruth Todd as its new Operations and Supply Chain Director.
  Ms Todd, who led the UK’s Covid-19 Vaccine Task Force and previously held a senior role at HS2, will join the team on 30th September.
  Her immediate focus will be on the industrialisation and scaling up of the company’s small modular reactor (SMR) technology.SMRs are designed to provide low carbon energy, with each factory-built reactor capable of powering a million homes for over 60 years.Rolls-R
  
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• UK needs 16-fold increase in heat pumps and faster smart metering for 2030 targets

  16-09-2024 12:24 via energylivenews.com
  
  The UK must increase heat pump installations 16-fold and accelerate smart metering to meet its 2030 targets.
  That’s according to BEAMA’s latest report, which emphasises the need for increased investment in the UK’s supply chain to meet net zero targets.The energy trade body’s report reveals a critical mismatch between current supply chain capacity and future demand for low carbon technologies.The analysis reveals that current heat pump deployment rates are insufficient to
  
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• Alice lives off-grid, but not by choice. ‘Hecs for households’ could radically improve her dilapidated home

  15-09-2024 02:00
  
  For most of her life she’s lived without running water, electricity and a fridge. Her toilet is often clogged so she goes to the bathroom in the bushGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOn the side of Alice Underwood’s house is a list of things she wants written in chalk. “Shower. Electricity” are at the top, in bright red. “Flowers. Berries” follow.Alice is 32 years old. For most of her life she has lived without running water, electrici
  
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• Simply Blue outlines Canadian green fuel hub

  13-09-2024 17:32 via renews.biz
  Simply Blue outlines Canadian green fuel hub
  
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