Read our top five energy-related news stories from the last couple of weeks. Energy is always in the news in one way or another, from renewable energy technology advancements and the latest from the ‘big six’ energy suppliers to advancements in energy saving and sustainability. In this blog, we share more about our favourite energy news stories from the last couple of weeks:
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UK holds the ‘highest decarbonisation rate’ in the world for the 21st century so far: The UK has the highest long-term reduction in greenhouse gas output in the world over the course of the 21st century. That’s one of the findings of new research by the accounting firm PwC, which suggests the UK’s carbon dioxide emissions fell by 3.7% every year. Find out more...
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Cross-channel electricity link begins full flow: An undersea electricity connection between England and France has become fully operational. The IFA2 interconnector between Hampshire and Normandy began to flow at full capacity at 11:00 GMT, National Grid said. Find out more...
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Electricity supplier SSE Airtricity increases prices by 3.9%: Northern Ireland's second-biggest electricity supplier, SSE, is to increase prices by 3.9% from 1 March. The firm said the rise reflected increased costs from the network provider and the market operator. Find out more...
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Renewables overtook fossil fuels as UK's main electricity source in 2020: Renewables generated a record 42% of the UK's electricity in 2020, while fossil fuels accounted for 41% of electricity generation, according to a major new analysis. Find out more...
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How prepared are UK businesses for the net-zero transition?: The UK Government's 2050 net-zero target is legally binding, meaning that businesses of all sizes and sectors must accelerate decarbonisation efforts. But two new major surveys have highlighted major challenges for the private sector. Find out more...
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