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New government must act decisively to grip the energy crisis, says CBI

Envirotec Magazine

69% of firms expect their energy costs to increase in the next three months, with almost a third anticipating rises of more than 30%. Firms are doing their best to absorb costs, with around 1 in 3 saying they do not expect to pass on additional energy costs. Governments in devolved nations should do the same). (3)

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Government announces funding for green hydrogren, and blending green light

Envirotec Magazine

The UK government announced backing for 11 new projects to produce green hydrogen from electrolysis, on 14 December, in addition to giving a tentative green light to hydrogen blending in existing gas distribution networks. InchDairnie Distillery in Scotland, who plan to run a boiler on 100% hydrogen for use in their distilling process.

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Comment: Government can easily avoid a costly legal battle on energy efficiency

Envirotec Magazine

Responding to the news that Greenpeace is exploring legal action over the likelihood that the Government will miss its energy efficiency-related target to lift millions out of fuel poverty , UK100’s Interim Chief Executive, Jason Torrance, said: “Brits are amidst a bleak winter. Millions are facing fuel poverty.

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Origin Energy offered to sell Eraring power station to NSW government for $544m

The Guardian: Energy

The energy company, which last week announced a pact with the government to keep the nation’s biggest coal-fired power station open for at least another two years, had offered to sell back the privatised facility for $544m during negotiations in 2021.

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ADBA welcomes Government response to Green Gas Support Scheme mid-scheme review

Envirotec Magazine

The Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) welcomed the government’s full outcome published on 25 January on the Green Gas Support Scheme (GGSS) Mid-Scheme Review. With the right policy support, biogas can provide more energy than nuclear in 2031.

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UK government announces funding for green installers training

Envirotec Magazine

Thousands of training courses will be rolled out across England to grow a skilled workforce of heat pump and energy efficiency installers, said the UK government as it announced winners of its Home Decarbonisation Skills Training competition.

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Quebec government approves 7GWh energy storage manufacturing plant

Energy Storage News

The government of the Canadian province of Quebec has approved the construction of an energy storage manufacturing facility from Réseau Allégé Québec (RAQ).