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Kwasi Kwarteng says biomass wood imports are “not sustainable”

Envirotec Magazine

Cooling towers at Drax, North Yorkshire (image credit: Shutterstock.com / Phil Silverman). In a further blow to Drax, which receives billions in government subsidies, Kwarteng admitted that while BEIS has discussed biomass with industry, “we haven’t actually questioned some of the premises” of the sustainability of pellets.

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Plugging into electricity’s energy challenge

Envirotec Magazine

How is technology helping to address the challenges faced by power grids? According to the International Energy Agency, global electricity demand rose by more than 6% in 2021, the largest increase since the recovery from the financial crisis in 2010. The energy distribution model is becoming decentralised.

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These Are the Benefits of Going Solar at Home

The Environmental Blog

This includes reducing your monthly energy costs. This article takes a look at the incredible benefits of going solar. Keep reading to discover insight into the reason you should make the shift to solar panels for your home so that you can save money while helping to save the planet. Reduce Energy Costs.

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How Modern Poultry Farming Practices Contribute to a Sustainable Environment

The Environmental Blog

On the other hand, climate-controlled environments enhance the well-being of the birds and reduce energy usage by optimizing temperature, humidity, and ventilation. Energy Consumption Modern poultry farms have taken substantial strides in energy conservation. Poultry farms are also using renewable energy.

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What Alberta Premier Danielle Smith Gets Wrong About Heat Pumps

DeSmogBlog

A major cold snap led to record electricity usage in the Canadian province of Alberta over the weekend, culminating in demands from provincial utilities to limit consumption. The extreme cold and record-setting electrical consumption has reignited local debates about whether heat pumps are a viable option in the province.

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Infographic: How will the energy transition affect our homes?

Business Green

Industry Voice: The buildings in which we live and the energy they consume play a fundamental role in the process of decarbonisation, according to Schroders. From the use of renewables such as solar power to the latest technologies, including heat pumps and smart meters, the homes of the coming decades will need to become net zero.

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Coronavirus dampens 2020 outlook for clean energy and electric vehicles, as IEA calls for green stimulus

Business Green

BNEF downgrades growth forecasts for global solar and battery sectors this year, as markets suffer fallout from escalating pandemic. In addition, the global car market is set to be hit particularly hard by coronavirus impacts - particularly in China - which "will have ramifications for electric vehicles and battery demand", the update added.