Business Green

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Our green industrial revolution will be powered by the wind turbines of Scotland and the North East, propelled by the electric vehicles made in the Midlands and advanced by the latest technologies developed in Wales, so we can look ahead to a more prosperous, greener future.".

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Hydrogen Fuel News

AUGUST 31, 2023

The US Department of Energy (DOE) is placing a major focus on nuclear hydrogen as a component of the US government’s proposed $7 billion push for clean H2 production. The idea is to be able to focus on carbon emission-free production powered by energy already installed.

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Business Green

DECEMBER 24, 2021

Once this largest source of carbon emissions is greened up, the second-largest, transportation, can tap renewable energy via electric vehicles. France built nuclear power. Even today, the firm's state-of-the-art offshore wind to green hydrogen facilities receive a $5m subsidy from the Danish Energy Agency.

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Business Green

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Announcing the first stage of the 10-point plan, Johnson will tomorrow confirm a new increased target for 40GW of operational offshore wind power capacity to be delivered by the end of the decade, up from the existing target of 30GW by 2030, and marking a sizeable increase on the 10GW in operation today.

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Business Green

JUNE 24, 2020

The analysis also highlights how a new generation of nuclear projects could underpin other green industries by enabling the production of low carbon hydrogen and other fuels while also supporting district heating projects through the deployment of local small modular reactors (SMRs).

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Business Green

MARCH 30, 2023

Prior media reports suggested the government had intended to badge all of its announcements under the banner of 'Green Day', but instead it appears to have gone with the name 'Powering Up Britain', evidently keen to place as much focus as possible on energy security issues.

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Business Green

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Specifically, it points to a £11.4bn gap in investment in net zero infrastructure during the current financial year alone across transport, buildings, the circular economy, and natural infrastructure such as trees, peatland, and habitats.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Germany is striving to make the switch to clean energy and developing hydrogen infrastructure as quickly as possible is one of its goals to make the transition as fast as possible. The country is working on making a “hydrogen acceleration law” a reality. Most of Germany’s existing grid can transport hydrogen.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

APRIL 24, 2024

This stagnation starkly contrasted the burgeoning developments in the electric vehicle (EV) and solar sectors, which seemed to advance with unstoppable momentum. terawatt-hours of electricity in 2023. Such an output is capable of powering nearly 90% of the European Union’s electricity needs.

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Business Green

DECEMBER 14, 2020

The government has today finally published its long-awaited Energy White Paper , setting out its vision for building a zero emission energy system for the UK featuring ambitious plans to scale up renewables, clean heating, nuclear, energy efficiency, smart grid, carbon capture, and hydrogen technologies over the coming decade and beyond.

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Business Green

OCTOBER 19, 2021

The government confirmed a new package of 18 deals worth £9.7bn, which are set to ramp up investment in a host of clean infrastructure projects, including offshore wind, hydrogen development, carbon capture and storage (CCS), and green homes.

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Business Green

JULY 19, 2022

What could the UK's energy system look like in 2050, once offshore wind energy is the backbone of the electricity grid, fossil fuel vehicles are increasingly scarce, hydrogen fuel has gone from vision to reality, and energy efficiency is an everyday consideration for families and businesses alike?

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Business Green

JULY 22, 2021

A rapid shift away from fossil fuels is also needed alongside a major ramp up in renewable electricity capacity - largely provided by wind and solar projects - which will form the backbone of the future energy system, while development of hydrogen, carbon capture and new modular nuclear technologies is also crucial, the report warned.

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Business Green

DECEMBER 22, 2021

It covers the development of nuclear power, investment in electric vehicles and other green technology, and the decarbonisation of homes. This is a philosophy that has long driven Octopus's approach to investing - as exemplified by our recent partnership with RES, which will build green hydrogen plants across the UK.

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Business Green

AUGUST 26, 2022

The move, which follows similar proposals from the EU, is a first for the US and would deliver a huge boost to electric vehicle (EV) demand in America's largest auto market. The plan would represent a major policy reversal a decade after the Fukushima disaster triggered a move to phase down the country's reliance on nuclear power.

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R-Squared Energy

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

In a July campaign speech in Delaware, Biden discussed decarbonizing the transportation sector. He said his administration would “build and install a network of 500,000 charging stations along our existing and new highways” so electric vehicles (EVs) can displace gasoline.

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Energy Innovation

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

The six states have unique emissions profiles with Louisiana, Pennsylvania, and New Mexico having the largest industrial sectors, Minnesota and Michigan the largest transportation sectors, and Wisconsin the largest power sector. Many states already have clean electricity standards or renewable portfolio standards in place.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

OCTOBER 11, 2023

A University of Wyoming (UW) research team has received $693,514 in funding from the Wyoming Innovation Partnership (WIP) for a new blue hydrogen project, to support their efforts to create a new hydrogen economy in the state. The project focuses on nuclear powered hydrogen production.

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Business Green

OCTOBER 5, 2020

And, forming the first stage of the 10-point plan, Johnson will tomorrow announce a new increased target for 40GW of operational offshore wind power capacity by the end of the decade, up from the existing target of 30GW by 2030, and marking a sizeable increase on the 10GW in operation today.

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

He said the creation of the new Department for Energy Security and Net Zero was "a pretty clear guide or indication" the government would be moving ahead with plans for a Great British Nuclear (GBN) agency to help identify new sites for nuclear power plants and support their development, adding that an announcement was likely in the coming weeks.

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Business Green

APRIL 7, 2022

After weeks of speculation, the government is set to publish its plan to boost Britain's energy security later today, with fresh targets announced for offshore wind, nuclear and low-carbon hydrogen alongside measures to accelerate the adoption of smart grid technologies.

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Business Green

MARCH 15, 2023

Plans to devolve more power to local authorities and set up investment zones with a mandate to ramp up green industries have been applauded, as were fresh tax credits for research-intensive firms and a new capital allowance scheme designed to make the UK a more enticing place for corporate investment.

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Business Green

JANUARY 13, 2023

Consider creating separate delivery agencies - The Review urges Ministers to explore whether further dedicated delivery agencies are needed to drive long-term decarbonisation programmes in specific sectors, such as for electric vehicle charging infrastructure roll out or new nuclear power plans.

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Kwasi Kwarteng's 'mini-Budget' sets out aim to streamline planning for roads, nuclear, renewables, hydrogen, CCUS, and oil and gas, and confirms modest boost for energy efficiency funding. A simpler, smarter approach to tax can pay dividends, and firms will be keen to make the most of the investment incentives on offer.

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Business Green

OCTOBER 27, 2021

There were notable fresh announcements regarding business rates relief for green technology investments, £1.7bn funding for a new nuclear power plant this Parliament, and fresh funding for skills, but these were counterbalanced by a hike in Air Passenger Duty and yet another freeze in fuel duty. Our research shows that 1.7?million

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Business Green

OCTOBER 19, 2021

While the government's new ambition for no new gas boilers to be sold after 2035 and a pledge to introduce zero emission vehicle sales targets for carmakers have received plaudits from campaigners and business leadres alike, commentators have also been quick to argue the government's green vision suffers from a number of shortcomings.

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Business Green

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Overall it paints a hugely complex, but largely holistic picture for how the UK generates, manages, and uses heat and power, as it strives to deliver on its net zero emissions goals. Electric heat pumps and hydrogen, green gas and shared heat networks all have their part to play.". Carbon capture and hydrogen are on the cards.

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Business Green

MARCH 9, 2023

It factored in a 50 per cent increase in power demand in 2035 compared to today, so as to reflect the expected rise in electricity use from electric vehicles (EVs), industry, heat pumps, and buildings in the coming years. The CCC's analysis tested the resilience of a zero carbon grid very strenuously indeed.

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Renewable Energy World

JANUARY 17, 2022

With the planet facing increasingly intense heat waves, drought, wildfires and storms, a path to tackle the climate crisis became clear: Transition the electric grid to carbon-free wind and solar and convert most other fossil fuel users in transportation, buildings and industry to electricity. is headed in that direction.

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Business Green

MAY 17, 2021

Decarbonising energy, transport, and industry worldwide by 2050 is 'perhaps the greatest challenge humankind has ever faced', but the delivery of a net zero energy system is achievable, cost-effective, and promises to deliver jobs and health benefits for billions of people worldwide.

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Clean Energy Trust

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Credit: Rethink Electric Illinois Commits to 100% Clean Energy Illinois passed major climate policy in September, the first state in the Midwest to do so. Battery Supply Chain Sustainability and Resilience With the surge in new electric vehicle models and sales, there has been a huge amount of activity lately in the battery supply chain?—?specifically

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Clean Energy Trust

AUGUST 5, 2020

July 2020 Cleantech Roundup: Electric Vehicles Go Public | Energy Policy Scandals | SunRun Acquires Vivint Solar Clean Energy Trust’s cleantech roundup highlights interesting cleantech news and perspective, across industry, technology, policy, and investing. Nikola , Fisker , Lordstown Motors are three electric vehicle companies.

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Getting more renewables onto the system, including green hydrogen and more energy storage to provide greater flexibility, will protect consumers against the eyewatering fossil fuel price shocks which are currently pushing bills up. This year we risk energy bills rising by £700. Dan McGrail is CEO of RenewableUK.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 14, 2022

It also has set and met ambitious clean energy and has the potential to produce an enormous amount of clean electricity, heat, and hydrogen with offshore wind and nuclear power. It will also require an extensive build out of nuclear power and a 3.5x increase in the pace of renewables deployment.

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Business Green

APRIL 8, 2022

And some of the measures set out in the plan were duly welcomed by the green economy, with developers and investors broadly praising the increased targets for offshore wind, nuclear, and hydrogen projects. Instead, the government has prioritised policies that will keep us dependent on high cost fossil fuels and nuclear power.

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GreenTechMedia

DECEMBER 17, 2020

The United States can set a course to net-zero carbon by midcentury if it can radically overhaul its energy generation, transport, building and industrial sectors over the next decade, according to a major study from Princeton University. To transport that power to where it’s needed, the existing U.S.

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Business Green

JUNE 4, 2021

Emissions also fell in other industrial sectors and residential buildings that year due to a warmer winter and lower demand for heating, but CO2 from the transport sector continued to increase, largely driven by growing fuel consumption from passenger cars on Europe's roads. France seeks culture change towards plant-based diets.

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