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Smart meter network passes 20 million milestone

Envirotec Magazine

The firm behind the telecommunications infrastructure underpinning the UK’s smart meters rollout, the Data Communications Company (DCC), says the 20 millionth smart meter has been connected to its national network. The group’s CEO, Angus Flett, said: “These 20 million meters have been added in less than 4 years.

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Mortgage rate cuts for energy efficient homes? Pilot scheme appraises possible options

Envirotec Magazine

Homeowners who make their properties more energy efficient could see their mortgage rate cut under a new government-backed pilot. million of government funding. They are aimed at encouraging and helping homeowners make their properties more energy efficient, with measures such as loft insulation and double glazing.

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£80m boost to help UK businesses tackle carbon emissions

Envirotec Magazine

The UK government announced the disbursement of over £80 million funding on 28 June, intended to give a boost to a range of projects geared towards ditching fossil fuels in favour of cleaner energy sources. Projects include hydrogen-powered cornflake production and low-carbon Scottish whisky distillation.

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Why smart grids are essential to meeting the UK’s housing needs

Smart Energy International

While the Future Homes Standard (FHS) is a welcome roadmap for the future of decarbonised homes, explains Dan Nicholls of SNRG Group, it will not be realised without accompanying policy measures, which encourage the uptake of enablers like smart grids. Have you read: 34.8

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A new love story: Electric vehicles and the electric grid

GreenBiz

A new love story: Electric vehicles and the electric grid. How will the electrical grid handle so many vehicles charging at once? Especially when fast-charging stations gulp down prodigious amounts of power? You can shift a lot of the electric vehicle charging to line up with those times," Langton said.

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‘First of a Kind’ UK Project Aims to Unleash Residential Grid Flexibility

GreenTechMedia

A new residential grid flexibility service available in parts of the U.K. will combine energy storage, vehicle-to-grid and smart EV charging for the first time. The project, led by energy technology firm Kaluza, will trade that flexibility in close to real-time conditions. Western Power Distribution serves about 8 million U.K.

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Could green hydrogen be key to a carbon-free economy?

GreenBiz

Could green hydrogen be key to a carbon-free economy? The $500 billion city — complete with flying taxis and robotic domestic help — is being built from scratch and will be home to a million people. And what energy product will be used both to power this city and sell to the world? Jim Robbins. Thu, 11/19/2020 - 01:30.