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Britain’s smart meter programme – more needs to be done

Smart Energy International

Britain’s smart meter programme has failed to hit targets and secure public support, the parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has reported. In that period the deadlines have been pushed back three times and the targets reduced from “all homes and small businesses” to have smart meters by the target date to the current 74.5%

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'No plan nor meaningful delivery': MPs slam government's 'woefully inadequate' domestic energy efficiency plans

Business Green

Environmental Audit Committee warns government has underestimated challenge of decarbonising UK’s housing stock, putting net zero goal in jeapordy. Less than half of the £9.2bn budget for energy efficiency measures promised in the Conservative party manifesto in 2019 has been allocated, and most of it remains unspent, the report warns.

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Government to spend £1.5bn on UK home efficiency upgrades ahead of winter

Business Green

Around 130,000 low-income households could see bills slashed as homes receive energy efficiency upgrades through the government's Help to Heat funding. The £1.5bn is coming from funding which was first announced in the government's Heat and Buildings Strategy which was announced last year.

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How can Canada meet net-zero goals? Focus on the grid

Smart Energy International

Whether switching from gas powered cars to EVs or from oil heating to electric, Canada has the chance to lead the transition to a cleaner and greener world. The biggest question that comes to mind is how to make this transition happen in accordance with the timeline that the Canadian government has set in 2050.

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Net zero: Green grid innovation takes centre stage in UK energy sector plans

Business Green

Energy Networks Association and National Grid reveal plans to harness green and flexible energy technologies through latest innovation strategies. The coronavirus crisis reminds us of electricity's indispensable role in our lives," he wrote in a blogpost.

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South Carolina’s Past Failures and New Policies Contribute to a Brighter Future for Solar and Battery Storage

Renewable Energy World

By Shelley Robbins, Clean Energy Group. In those states, where clean energy is now gaining a stronger foothold, valuable lessons can be found. Actions by these states to change the direction of energy policy are a powerful confirmation that clean energy is a viable, cost-effective alternative to fossil fuels.

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US renewables hit milestone in surpassing coal output

AGreenLiving

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted nationwide energy supply-and-demand patterns. Stay-at-home social distancing measures have altered U.S. electricity consumption. In turn, this economic slowdown has shifted electricity generation to rely more on the renewable energy sector. renewables first beat coal last year.