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• Reasons to be hopeful: five ways science is making the world better

  09-11-2024 11:00
  
  If Trump’s re-election is getting you down, these innovations in medicine and technology should cheer you upIan Sample Continue reading...
  
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• ‘We need to show what we’re trying to do is worth it’: voice of the UK energy industry steps down

  12-11-2024 15:47
  
  After five years making Energy UK ‘noisier’ on green issues, Emma Pinchbeck has been picked to lead the UK’s fight against global heating‘I was a risk when they hired me,” smiles Emma Pinchbeck. The chief executive of Energy UK, the voice of the industry, is hours away from a black-tie awards event that will serve as her unofficial leaving do. After almost five years in the role, she will join the government’s climate watchdog, the Climate Change Committee, in
  
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• Subsea cables to help Britain meet green energy goal get green light

  12-11-2024 13:14
  
  Ofgem gives green light to five interconnectors capable of powering millions of homesBusiness live – latest updatesProjects to lay five subsea power cables capable of powering millions of homes have been given the green light as Great Britain prepares to use its giant offshore windfarms to become a net exporter of green electricity in the 2030s.The energy regulator, Ofgem, has approved three subsea cable projects linking Great Britain to power grids in Germany, Ireland and Northern Ireland
  
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• UK sets out key goals for COP29

  12-11-2024 07:06 via energylivenews.com
  
  Secretary for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ed Miliband, detailed the UK’s focus areas for the COP29 climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan.Ed Miliband highlighted the need for a new international climate finance goal to succeed the $100 billion (£77.7bn) annual target, which has been deemed insufficient.
  Known as the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG), the updated target aims to mobilise resources from both public and private sectors.
  The UK is committed to working with international
  
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• Lords to debate cost of renewable energy and its impact on UK energy prices

  12-11-2024 06:00 via energylivenews.com
  
  On Thursday 14th November, members of the House of Lords will hold a debate on the cost of renewable energy and its effect on energy prices in the UK.The debate will be introduced by Lord Frost, a Conservative peer and trustee of the Global Warming Policy Foundation.It is a general debate, where members of the House of Lords will discuss current issues and highlight concerns for the government.The discussion will focus on the financial implications of renewable energy sources and their role in s
  
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• COP29: UK to commit to 81% emissions reduction by 2035

  12-11-2024 02:30 via energylivenews.com
  
  The UK is poised to announce one of its most ambitious climate commitments yet, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer expected to confirm a target to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 81% from 1990 levels by 2035.
  This target is developed in line with advice from the UK’s Climate Change Committee (CCC).
  According to reports, this goal will be presented as the UK’s “nationally determined contribution” (NDC), a term used in international climate agreements, at the UN’s Cop29
  
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• Nearly 37% of UK SME business leaders unaware of their energy source

  12-11-2024 02:01 via energylivenews.com
  
  Research commissioned by tem. reveals that 37% of SME business leaders in the UK are unsure whether their energy comes from fossil fuels or renewable sources, and many say their energy suppliers are not helping them switch to greener alternatives.The report highlights significant concerns among businesses regarding the green energy transition.One of the main barriers identified is the perceived cost, with 35% of business leaders believing that moving to green energy would increase their energy e
  
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• UK Prime Minister at COP29 to highlight £5tn green investment opportunity

  12-11-2024 01:01 via energylivenews.com
  
  Prime Minister Keir Starmer has arrived in Baku, Azerbaijan, for the COP29 climate summit, where he will present the economic potential of the global transition to green energy.
  Keir Starmer is expected to address nearly 100 international delegations, highlighting Britain’s commitment to addressing climate change and promoting international partnerships.Mr Starmer will outline the estimated £5.43 trillion investment opportunity associated with transitioning to green energy worldwide,
  
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• Keir Starmer to unveil ambitious new UK climate goal at Cop29

  11-11-2024 20:41
  
  Exclusive: Target is 81% emissions cut compared with 1990, but activists say it must be backed by plan of actionKeir Starmer will announce a stringent new climate goal for the UK on Tuesday, the Guardian can reveal, with a target in line with the advice given to the government by its scientists and independent advisers.The UK will pledge to cut emissions by 81% compared with 1990 levels by 2035, a target in line with the recommendations of the Climate Change Committee. Continue reading...
  
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• What are the commercial considerations around Net Zero?

  11-11-2024 15:25 via energylivenews.com
  
  Finance director Seetal Patel talks about tracking the financial impact of Net Zero decisions, and extols the virtues of internal collaboration to drive Net Zero delivery in the latest Carbon Admissions interview.
  Download the Equity Energies Carbon Admissions report here.Download the report belowName(Required)FirstLastEmail(Required)Enter EmailConfirm EmailThe post What are the commercial considerations around Net Zero? appeared first on Energy Live News.
  
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• Trump 2.0 could make even the most optimistic climate observers cynical – but it's not the whole story | Adam Morton

  11-11-2024 15:00
  Much is unclear about how Donald Trump’s return to power will affect efforts to tackle global heating but there are a few things we can sayYou’ve probably already heard the worst-case takes: that a second Trump presidency is a disaster for the climate, and will almost certainly lead to emissions being higher than they otherwise would have been. There’s obvious truth in that. But it’s also true that Trump 2.0 will almost certainly not play out in line with immediate post-e
  
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• ‘Smart meter issues cause billing problems in northern England and Scotland’

  11-11-2024 14:00 via energylivenews.com
  
  Smart energy meters in northern England and Scotland are facing significant issues, with customers struggling to receive accurate bills or submit readings due to signal problems, BBC Panorama has learned.
  The problem stems from the technology used to transmit data from the meters to energy suppliers.In southern parts of Great Britain, including the Midlands, Wales and southern England, smart meters use wireless cellular technology similar to mobile phones.
  This allows for better signal coverage,
  
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• CASE STUDY: ElecLink Dispatch System Damas MMS:Inca Implementation

  11-11-2024 13:09 via energylivenews.com
  
  Passing through the Channel Tunnel, ElecLink is a 1000 MW high-voltage direct current electrical interconnector between the UK and France. Completed in 2022, this interconnector has since achieved cross-border flows with a low environmental impact, improved energy supply security, and provided current and future cost savings.
  How Damas MMS:Inca Supports ElecLink in 5 Basic Steps:Along with the Interconnector Capability, the aggregated and netted nominations from the Nomination Platform are the i
  
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• 2024 on track to be hottest year on record

  11-11-2024 13:05 via energylivenews.com
  
  According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), 2024 is on track to become the hottest year ever recorded, with global average temperatures 1.54°C above pre-industrial levels during the first nine months of the year.
  This marks a significant milestone in the ongoing trend of global warming, which has been intensified by an El Niño event.The WMO’s State of the Climate 2024 Update, issued on the first day of COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, emphasizes the accelerating pace of
  
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• ‘I’m switched off’: frustration and fatigue as power cuts keep Ecuador in the dark

  11-11-2024 13:00
  
  Facing a severe drought and reliant on hydropower, the country is enduring relentless blackouts. But experts say opportunities have been missed to adapt and diversifyIt’s 6.30pm in Quito, and Anamary Mazorra Vázquez’s flat has fallen into darkness after weeks of government-mandated power cuts to manage Ecuador’s electricity crisis. She puts clothes away by the light of her phone while her husband, Roberto Vaca, seated on the bed by the window, uses the streetlights to he
  
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• New fixed energy deal £120 cheaper than price cap

  11-11-2024 12:00 via energylivenews.com
  
  From 11th November, MoneySuperMarket customers can access a new fixed energy deal from E.ON.
  The E.ON Next Fixed 12m v33 tariff, priced at £1,597, is the cheapest one-year fixed deal among major suppliers.
  This deal is £120 cheaper than the current energy price cap of £1,717 and will be available for two weeks exclusively through MoneySuperMarket and MoneySavingExpert.Energy experts suggest that fixing your rate now can help protect against future price hikes and provide more s
  
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• “Let’s rise together”: UN climate chief’s urgent call at COP29

  11-11-2024 09:37 via energylivenews.com
  
  UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell opened COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, with an urgent call for stronger global cooperation to confront the climate crisis.
  Reflecting on the impacts of climate disasters, Mr Stiell described the resilience of individuals like Florence, an 85-year-old woman from his community in Carriacou, who recently lost her home due to climate change.
  Her story, he said, is emblematic of millions worldwide facing similar struggles.Mr Stiell stressed that the world
  
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• ‘Levels are dropping’: drought saps Zambia and Zimbabwe of hydropower

  11-11-2024 06:00
  
  Vast human-made Lake Kariba is at near-record low, causing daily power cuts and devastating two African economiesAll is not well with the waters of Lake Kariba, the world’s largest human-made lake. A punishing drought has drained the huge reservoir close to record lows, raising the prospect that the Kariba Dam, which powers the economies of Zambia and Zimbabwe, may have to shut down for the first time in its 65-year history.Under the heat of the dry-season sun, the lake looks vast, serene.
  
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• Tory former energy secretary facing conflict of interest claim over JCB owner links

  09-11-2024 21:00
  
  Shadow cabinet secretary Claire Coutinho accepted donation from Lord Bamford while overseeing millions awarded to his family businesses in green grantsA Conservative former cabinet ­minister who took donations from the billionaire boss of the JCB digger dynasty – including a £7,000 trip on his VIP private helicopter – oversaw decisions to award his family’s business empire millions in taxpayer-funded green energy grants.Claire Coutinho also posed for ­pictures pro
  
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• After Trump re-election, UK will lead efforts to save Cop29, says Miliband

  09-11-2024 20:00
  Energy secretary says Britain must work on vital alliances with other countries following victory of climate-denier TrumpThe UK must ramp up its efforts on renewable energy to foster national security in an increasingly uncertain world, the energy secretary, Ed Miliband, has warned, on the eve of a fraught global summit on the climate crisis.He pledged that the UK would lead efforts at Cop29 to secure the global agreement needed to stave off the worst impacts of climate breakdown, in talks that
  
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• Ofgem plans faster clean energy grid connections

  08-11-2024 17:37 via energylivenews.com
  
  Ofgem has unveiled new proposals to speed up grid connections for wind, solar, and storage projects, helping Britain reach its clean energy target by 2030.
  This plan will prioritise projects that can go live within five years and contribute to a balanced, reliable energy mix across the country.Under the new system, outdated processes will be reformed to clear a backlog of applications, allowing only viable projects to move forward.Ofgem also proposes stricter rules, including penalties for opera
  
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• Octopus Energy’s offshore wind tariff saves Grimsby residents on energy bills

  08-11-2024 14:30 via energylivenews.com
  
  Octopus Energy’s first-ever offshore wind tariff has delivered significant savings to customers from Grimsby to Skegness.
  The ‘Fan Club’ tariff has been running for one year, saving customers an average of nearly £200 annually, with the top 5% of users saving close to £400.The ‘Fan Club’ works by offering a 50% discount on electricity bills when local offshore wind turbines are generating power.
  Customers are notified through the Octopus Energy app, allo
  
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• Ofwat sets new standards to improve services for vulnerable customers

  08-11-2024 13:00 via energylivenews.com
  
  Ofwat has introduced new standards for water companies on managing priority service registers (PSRs) for customers who need extra support.
  The standards, now open for consultation, build on earlier guidance and discussions from this year’s Ofwat/Ofgem Vulnerability Summit.The standards define what a PSR is, what services it should provide, and who should be included. Water companies are expected to continue expanding their PSRs to reach eligible customers.
  Companies must ensure data is acc
  
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• elementalLONDON announces partnership with the Sustainable Energy Association

  08-11-2024 12:41 via sustainableenergyassociation.com
  
  The post elementalLONDON announces partnership with the Sustainable Energy Association appeared first on Sustainable Energy Association.
  
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• Manchester to lead new £8m research centre on fair low carbon living

  08-11-2024 12:00 via energylivenews.com
  
  The University of Manchester is set to lead a new £8 million research initiative called the Centre for Joined-Up Sustainability Transformations (JUST).
  Funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), the centre will focus on creating fair approaches to low carbon living across the UK.Launching in February 2025, the JUST Centre will work with communities in five Northern regions—West Yorkshire, West Cumbria, Merseyside, Greater Manchest
  
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• River Thames project secures major funding to boost London’s energy grid

  08-11-2024 11:39 via energylivenews.com
  
  A project to decarbonise the River Thames and support London’s energy system has secured funding from the UK Government’s Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF).
  Following initial success, the project has entered its Alpha phase, expanding its partnerships to include the Port of London Authority (PLA) and energy firm ev.energy.Led by UK Power Networks, the project aims to use electric vessels to store renewable energy such as wind and solar power – when supply exceeds demand, then fee
  
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• Crown Estate funds study into tidal energy potential of Severn Estuary

  08-11-2024 11:31 via energylivenews.com
  
  The Crown Estate has announced a £150,000 funding grant to the Severn Estuary Commission, enabling crucial research into the potential of tidal energy in the Severn Estuary.
  Launched by the Western Gateway Partnership in March 2024, the Severn Estuary Commission is tasked with assessing if tidal energy solutions can sustainably tap into the estuary’s resources, which could contribute up to 7% of the UK’s energy needs.This funding aligns with the Crown Estate’s focus on pr
  
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• Leeds PIPES heating network reaches milestone with over 3k homes connected

  08-11-2024 11:15 via energylivenews.com
  
  The Leeds PIPES district heating network celebrated a major milestone this week, having connected over 3,000 homes since its launch in 2018.
  This fast-growing network now serves around 55 buildings across Leeds, including public venues like St James’s Hospital and Leeds Playhouse, as well as private residences, student accommodations, and social housing.The Leeds PIPES initiative, led by Vital Energi in partnership with Leeds City Council and Ener-Vate, has been instrumental in reducing lo
  
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• Sizewell C and University of Liverpool sign agreement to drive sustainability and skills growth

  08-11-2024 11:00 via energylivenews.com
  
  Sizewell C has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Liverpool and the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority to advance sustainability, skills, and economic opportunities in the Liverpool region.The MoU sets the stage for extensive collaboration between Sizewell C and the University’s Department of Physics, which will provide research expertise and workforce training in nuclear safety and radiation protection.
  This partnership aims to support the region
  
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• Elexon rule change opens wholesale electricity market to independent aggregators

  08-11-2024 10:48 via energylivenews.com
  
  Independent electricity aggregators gained a new opportunity today as Elexon implemented a pivotal rule change, allowing these providers to register in the UK’s wholesale electricity market.
  Known as Virtual Lead Parties (VLPs) in the Balancing and Settlement Code (BSC), these independent aggregators were previously restricted to offering services within the Balancing Mechanism.The modification, named P415, enables VLPs to register as Virtual Trading Parties, allowing them to compete direc
  
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