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Local Leaders and mayors call for power shift to meet net zero

Envirotec Magazine

A communiqué signed by UK mayors and local leaders calls for a ‘power shift’ from Whitehall so that local and regional authorities can deliver Net Zero. Call for powers and resources to shape local energy markets, decarbonise transport, and tackle emissions from homes and offices. license ). Full list in Editors’ Notes).

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Tech Talk | Smart grids and the importance of the four ‘Ds’

Smart Energy International

With the energy transition focussed on what has become known as the four ‘Ds’ – i.e. decarbonisation, decentralisation, digitalisation and democratisation – and public support critical for its success, questions arise on issues such as public awareness and expectations that can drive this support. Have you read? Europe’s DSOs – Fit for 55?

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Energy firms to face 'ambitious' new annual smart meter targets

Business Green

Government sets out plans to accelerate smart meter rollout across UK homes and businesses, in bid to boost post-Covid-19 recovery. Advocates of smart meters see them as crucial for boosting public awareness of energy use and automating billing processes.

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Comment: Smart water reuse and flood management technology “could be a vital strategic water asset”

Envirotec Magazine

The National Infrastructure Commission has called for a water supply and demand reduction of 4,000 megalitres per day to avoid severe drought risk by 2050 (published in its 2021 Annual Monitoring Report). Some, like compulsory water metering, or nationwide 110 litres p/p/d water use limits are essential.

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Government’s Net Zero Strategy is a major step forward, says CCC

Envirotec Magazine

The UK Government’s new Net Zero Strategy sets out for the first time how the Government intends to halve UK emissions in little over a decade, and to eliminate them by 2050. It is also a strong example to bring to the COP26 summit of how to follow climate change targets with action. And they have proposed policies to do it.

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'Power shift': Mayors and council leaders demand new powers to support net zero action

Business Green

New communique warns government that without new devolved powers local authorities, cities, and regions will struggle to deliver decarbonisation necessary to meet net zero goals. Now, alongside other UK leaders, we're asking ministers to give us the powers and the funding to do more," he said. "We

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Market and security benefits of a decarbonised energy system – study

Smart Energy International

Britain could provide greater energy security to businesses and families, expand its ability to deliver home-grown renewable energy and insulate its economy from future shocks if it speeds up the transition to a decarbonised energy system, new National Grid ESO research shows.