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• Hospital’s green makeover set to slash energy costs

  30-08-2024 16:14 via energylivenews.com
  
  Royal Shrewsbury Hospital will undergo a major green upgrade thanks to a £16.2 million investment aimed at cutting its carbon footprint by more than 3,000 tonnes each year.
  The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, which manages the hospital, has secured this funding through the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme and has partnered with Vital Energi for the project.The company will install a 1.6MW air and water source heat pump system to provide low carbon heating, hot water and chil
  
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• ‘Not on my watch’: how windfarms became a key issue in NSW local elections

  13-09-2024 17:00
  From Port Stephens to Illawarra, candidates are running against renewable schemes because of ‘lack of consultation’ Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPart of what’s driving Mark Watson’s pitch for mayor is his opposition to a project he says is the talk of the town and the “biggest issue” in his coastal home’s history.The former One Nation candidate for the state government is now running as an independent for mayor of Port Steph
  
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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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• Energy Secretary approves major grid upgrade

  13-09-2024 12:00 via energylivenews.com
  
  The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero has approved the Bramford to Twinstead Reinforcement project.
  This development is part of The Great Grid Upgrade and aims to enhance the electricity transmission network between Bramford substation in Suffolk and Twinstead Tee in Essex.The project involves removing approximately 27 kilometres of existing overhead lines and replacing them with new overhead lines and underground cables. It will address current constraints and improve the tran
  
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• Customers to win cash with new solar and EV battery trial

  13-09-2024 11:07 via energylivenews.com
  
  A new trial aims to help solar panel owners save money and cut carbon emissions by using their electric vehicle (EV) batteries as storage.
  EDF is testing this approach, which lets users store extra solar power in their EV batteries.
  The stored energy can then be used to power their homes or sold back to the grid when prices are higher.Participants in the trial will use EDF’s Smart Export Guarantee tariff and bi-directional chargers from Indra Renewables.
  They could earn around £650 a
  
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• Bournemouth electricity network to get £12m net zero upgrade

  13-09-2024 10:50 via energylivenews.com
  
  Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) is investing £12 million in an upgrade to the electricity network serving Bournemouth and the surrounding areas.
  The project, which begins on 30th September 2024 and is expected to be completed by 2026, will replace older infrastructure with modern equipment to support nearly 200,000 customers.The upgrade will involve the replacement of almost six kilometres of underground cabling and the decommissioning of outdated equipment at one of the
  
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• Former E.ON boss to lead NESO

  13-09-2024 10:23 via energylivenews.com
  
  A new public body, the National Energy System Operator (NESO), will begin its role on 1st October, overseeing the planning of Britain’s electricity and gas networks.
  The new organisation aims to support the UK’s transition to clean energy and help meet the 2030 clean power target.NESO will integrate planning for both electricity and gas systems, which previously were managed separately.
  This approach is expected to streamline the development of new energy infrastructure and enhance c
  
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• New chair elected for Energy Security and Net Zero Committee

  13-09-2024 10:01 via energylivenews.com
  
  Bill Esterson has been elected as Chair of the Commons Energy Security and Net Zero Committee.As Chair, Mr Esterson will oversee efforts to meet clean power targets by 2030 and address the associated challenges and opportunities.
  His role will include consulting with stakeholders from government, industry, trade unions and the scientific community.Bill Esterson said: “I am very grateful to have been elected Chair of the Committee working on one of the greatest questions of our time: how to
  
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• Progress on Orkney connection to GB electricity grid

  13-09-2024 09:32 via energylivenews.com
  
  Construction is set to begin on a major project that will connect the Orkney Islands to the UK electricity grid for the first time.SSEN Transmission has secured contracts with Siemens Energy and BAM Joint Venture, Nexans, and RJ McLeod for the Orkney-Caithness 220kV link project.
  This project will connect Orkney to the Scottish mainland for the first time.Construction is set to begin this month.
  The link will include a high voltage alternating current (HVAC) subsea cable and new substations at F
  
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• National Grid agrees £630m sale of ESO to UK Government

  13-09-2024 09:19 via energylivenews.com
  
  National Grid has announced it has reached an agreement with HM Government to sell its Electricity System Operator (ESO) for £630 million.
  The final cash amount will be adjusted for standard closing items, including timing differences.This sale is a key step in the formation of the independent National Energy System Operator (NESO).
  The NESO will be a new, independent public body tasked with overseeing the planning and operation of the UK’s electricity and gas networks.Building on th
  
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• Liverpool unveils zero energy bill homes

  13-09-2024 09:16 via energylivenews.com
  
  Liverpool City Region has announced a new project focused on zero-bill homes.This initiative is part of the Future Homes LCR programme, which aims to improve housing through innovative construction methods.A new house built for the project is located outside ACC Liverpool and demonstrates Modern Methods of Construction (MMC).
  The home is designed to be energy-efficient and reduce building time and energy consumption.The project seeks to address the housing crisis and help meet carbon reduction t
  
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• Will Great British Energy set up offices in Aberdeen?

  13-09-2024 08:35 via energylivenews.com
  
  Great British Energy (GB Energy), the UK’s state-owned energy company, has reportedly started looking for a location for its new headquarters in Aberdeen.According to the Press & Journal, potential sites being considered include Marischal Square on Broad Street.BBC Scotland reported last week that GB Energy will be setting up its headquarters in Aberdeen.Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow were previously reported as the top contenders for hosting the headquarters of the new UK Government-
  
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• UK energy demand expected to rise amid cold snap

  13-09-2024 08:17 via energylivenews.com
  
  Power demand in the UK is forecast to approach 30 gigawatts on Thursday and Friday, driven by a cold front across Europe.
  This would be the highest demand since April, according to Bloomberg models.Temperatures in London are expected to fall to around 6°C (43°F) on Saturday, following a week of freezing weather.
  The cold spell, due to arctic air moving south, has also brought snow to Scotland.An ESO spokesperson told Energy Live News: “The ESO has a full operational toolkit to mana
  
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• Labor’s new ‘renewable hydrogen’ targets aim for Australia to produce 15m tonnes by 2050

  13-09-2024 07:57
  
  In announcing the strategy, climate minister Chris Bowen also took a swipe at the ‘climate inactivism’ of critics of the nascent industryFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Albanese government has set annual targets of at least 15m tonnes of “renewable hydrogen” by 2050 and dismissed critics who had “gloated” about setbacks to the nascent industry.The energy minister, Chris Bowen,
  
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• Elexon takes next step in boosting flexibility

  13-09-2024 07:53 via energylivenews.com
  
  The Energy Networks Association (ENA) has announced that Elexon will lead the Open Networks Challenge Group.Elexon will also join the Open Networks Steering Group, which directs the programme.
  This announcement follows a year of substantial growth in UK energy flexibility, with network operators tendering a record 6.4GW of capacity in local flexibility markets and contracting 4GW, nearly double the previous year’s figures.A few months ago, Ofgem confirmed Elexon as the market facilitator f
  
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• How researchers are turning carbon dioxide into protein and vitamins

  12-09-2024 17:00
  
  Similar process to brewing beer can create yeast from CO2 with more protein in a serving than beef, pork or lentils
  
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• Spain’s largest green hydrogen plant gets go-ahead

  12-09-2024 16:35 via energylivenews.com
  
  bp and Iberdrola have decided to invest in a new 25MW green hydrogen plant at BP’s refinery in Castellón, Spain, set to begin operations in 2026.
  This project, developed through a joint venture called Castellón Green Hydrogen S.L., aims to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by replacing grey hydrogen currently used in the refinery.The plant will receive €15 million (£12.6m) in funding from the Spanish Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan, supported by Ne
  
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• Government rules out underground cabling in National Grid upgrade

  12-09-2024 15:38
  
  Rollout of pylons in countryside is a cheaper, quicker way to integrate green electricity, energy adviser saysThe government has ruled out burying electricity cables underground as part of its energy strategy, which will involve the unrolling of hundreds of pylons across the British countryside, Ed Miliband’s clean energy adviser has said.Chris Stark, the former leader of the Climate Change Committee, now heads the government’s “mission control” department for decarbonisi
  
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• Energy Secretary “disappointed” but £100m plan set for Grangemouth oil refinery

  12-09-2024 12:50 via energylivenews.com
  
  Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has expressed disappointment at Petroineos’ decision to close its Grangemouth oil refinery.
  The UK and Scottish Governments havetoday announced a £100 million investment plan aimed at supporting the site’s future and assisting the local community.Petroineos has confirmed that the refinery will cease operations by the second quarter of 2025.
  The decision follows years of financial losses and increasing competition from more modern facilities abroad.T
  
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• ‘Warm home prescription could save thousands this winter’

  12-09-2024 12:27 via energylivenews.com
  
  Preventing winter deaths and easing the NHS’s burden could be achieved through the warm home prescription (WHP).
  The WHP has been providing energy credits and home improvements since 2020.
  Recent trials revealed that 95% of participants maintained home temperatures above 16°C, reducing hospital admissions and delivering £5.10 in social value for every £1 spent.The Energy Systems Catapult now urges a national trial of WHP.
  Experts note that a national rollout could prevent t
  
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• Scotland’s £1.5m boost for community renewable energy projects

  12-09-2024 11:47 via energylivenews.com
  
  The Scottish Government has allocated £1.5 million to support community renewable energy projects across Scotland.
  This funding will benefit 19 groups in locations such as the Hebrides, Shetland and Arran, helping them develop wind and solar energy projects.The projects include installing wind turbines and solar panels, and will also allow communities to earn money by selling excess energy back to the grid.The funding comes from the Community Energy Generation Growth Fund and is part of th
  
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• UK data centres join energy in critical infrastructure status

  12-09-2024 10:59 via energylivenews.com
  
  The UK Government has officially recognised data centres as Critical National Infrastructure (CNI), placing them alongside essential services such as energy and water systems.
  This designation is aimed at strengthening protections against cyber threats and IT disruptions for these vital facilities.By elevating data centres to CNI status, the government plans to improve support and resources for managing risks.
  This change will help ensure data centres, which are crucial for the UK’s digita
  
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• New earthquake maps set to boost UK offshore energy safety

  12-09-2024 10:16 via energylivenews.com
  
  New hazard maps have been released to improve safety for the UK’s offshore energy sector.
  The British Geological Survey (BGS) has published updated seismic hazard models for the first time in over 20 years.
  These maps offer detailed insights into earthquake risks across the UK’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), which includes areas used for offshore energy production.The updated maps come as the UK expands its offshore renewable energy infrastructure to meet net zero targets.
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• New power links between Ireland and Britain discussed

  12-09-2024 09:51 via energylivenews.com
  
  Potential electrical interconnections between Ireland and Britain were a key topic in the first in-person meeting between Irish Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications Eamon Ryan and UK Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero Ed Miliband.The meeting took place on Wednesday, marking their first engagement since Miliband’s appointment in July 2024 and the anniversary of two energy cooperation agreements signed last year.The Memorandums of Understanding (MoU), sig
  
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• MSP criticises ‘inadequate’ consultation on ‘super pylon’ project

  12-09-2024 09:28 via energylivenews.com
  A petition for better public consultations on a North East Scotland energy project has moved forward at Holyrood.
  Supported by over 3,300 people, the petition was reviewed by a Scottish Parliament committee on Wednesday.SSEN Transmission plans to build a 400kV power line, or “super-pylon,” stretching 70 miles from Kintore to Tealing.
  While this project aims to help meet the Scottish Government’s net zero goal by 2030, campaigners and some MSPs have criticised the consultation p
  
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• National Grid wins Ofgem funds for net zero projects

  12-09-2024 09:09 via energylivenews.com
  
  Three innovation projects led by National Grid have received £15.3 million in funding from Ofgem’s Strategic Innovation Fund to help develop the UK’s electricity transmission and distribution networks.National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) has been awarded £8.5 million to create a strategy for removing the greenhouse gas SF6 from the electricity network.
  National Grid Electricity Distribution has been granted nearly £6.9 million for two projects: one to suppo
  
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• New body formed to address misinformation on EVs

  12-09-2024 08:49 via energylivenews.com
  
  A new organisation, Electric Vehicles UK, has been launched to address the gap between public perceptions and the actual experiences of electric vehicle (EV) owners.The group, formed through a partnership between Octopus Energy and the Fully Charged Show, aims to educate consumers about both the benefits and challenges of owning an EV.The launch event was held at Octopus Energy’s headquarters in central London and attended by over 120 professionals from the UK’s EV, renewable energy
  
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• Minister calls for fairer standing charges on energy bills

  12-09-2024 08:23 via energylivenews.com
  
  A Scottish Government minister has called on the UK Government to provide more support for people struggling with rising energy bills.Minister for Climate Action, Dr Alasdair Allan, has urged the introduction of a social tariff, which would offer cheaper energy prices to those most in need and has called for changes to standing charges on home energy bills.Dr Allan will chair a meeting with energy suppliers and consumer groups today to discuss measures that could be taken to support consumers fa
  
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• Don’t eat up the claim, peddled by the Coalition and conservative media, that greenies are ‘coming for your steak’ | Temperature Check

  12-09-2024 02:00
  
  Climate Change Authority’s report didn’t even contain a recommendations section, let alone a command to eat less red meatGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe notion that “greenies” are coming for the Aussie barbecue and want to rip that eye fillet from your cold dead hands is a recurring culture war flash point for many conservatives.Last week came a flood of media stories and furious commentary that claimed the government’s Climate Change
  
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• Dominion hits foundation, cable milestones at CVOW

  11-09-2024 17:51 via renews.biz
  Dominion hits foundation, cable milestones at CVOW
  
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