The Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce (@chambertalk) has called for a new body, independent of government, to oversee the UK's transition to #netzero and #energysecurity.
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.@nationalgrid has announced a digital innovation project under which electricity network data is shared with local authorities is being trialled in the West Midlands. #data #netzero
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.@nationalgrid is accelerating up to 20GW of clean energy project connections to its networks in England and Wales. #netzero #energytransition
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The @GFI_green has unveiled a new tookit aiming to help local authorities unlock what could be worth a potential £3bn in #greeninvestment opportunities, helping them to deliver on their #netzero ambitions. #localenergy #communityenergy
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.@EnergyUKcomms has warned SMEs need more advice and support to cut their energy costs and make their mark in the shift to #netzero. #energyefficiency
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Taking what it calls “further steps to support the UK’s transition to #netzero”, the government has confirmed new licensing opportunities for North Sea #oilandgas.
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Eastbourne District General Hospital has become the first hospital in the UK to install a #solarcarpark as part of a £27mn energy management contract with @Veolia. #carbonmanagement #energymanagement
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The UK and Germany have reaffirmed their shared #netzero and #energytransition ambitions through a new partnership, committing both to enhancing cooperation in renewables - especially #offshorewind.
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.@sserenewables is set to commence work on what will be one of the UK's biggest #batteryenergystorage systems. #energystorage #netzero
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Around 62GW of projects in the queue to connect to the grid are so-called "phantom" projects, holding back the UK's drive for #energysecurity and #netzero, according to a @centricaplc commissioned report.
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Today's policies already promise a significantly different energy world come 2030, though much stronger policies are still needed to limit warming to 1.5°C, according to the @IEA. #globalwarming #climatechange #energytransition #netzero
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After @bathnes became the first local authority to adopt a #netzero planning policy, researchers from @UniofBath have reviewed its first six months in operation - exploring the successes and challenges. #localenergy #communityenergy
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The progress on rolling out #smartmeters is too slow and not enough has been done to convince the public of the benefits they offer, the government has been told by @CommonsPAC. #netzero #energytransition #smartenergy
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The government needs to take action of the UK’s renewable sector is to maintain its position as a world leader, @ScotRenew has warned. #netzero #renewableenergy
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The #EnergyAct has received Royal Assent, laying the foundations for a cheaper, cleaner and more secure energy system. #netzero #energytransition
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The government has unveiled a £230mn funding package for schools, hospitals, leisure centres and other public buildings to make #lowcarbon energy upgrades. #decarbonisation #publicsector
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Dogger Bank - which is set to become the world's biggest #offshorewind farm - has powered up for the first time. #netzero
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As a general election looms next year, @UKLabour has outlined the five national missions with which it will build its manifesto, with one devoted to #cleanenergy. #netzero #labour
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The @NatInfraCom has called #electrification the only viable way to decarbonise buildings, cut #fossilfuel reliance, lower bills and meet climate targets in its second National Infrastructure Assessment. #netzero
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Consumers want to see government intervene to make green alternatives cheaper, rather than high carbon options more expensive, @PwC research has found. #netzero #energytransition
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