13th Jul 2023
Businesses and green hydrogen
Many large businesses are coming together to urge the government to further the UK’s position with green hydrogen to pioneer more green advantages for the UK. These businesses have formed a new Green Hydrogen Alliance (GHA) with the aim to accelerate the rollout of green hydrogen technology In the UK. There have been plans to use green hydrogen as a form of clean energy in the UK, however,...
26th Jun 2023
UK U-turn on increasing hydrogen
The government were considering a levy to increase hydrogen use for domestic heating, However, the viability of this has recently been questioned. The government have said that this could raise people’s energy bills at first and doing this at the moment, during a cost of living crisis would be unjustified. There is a lot of potential for hydrogen to be used as a heating source, however,...
19th Jun 2023
Ofgem to have a stronger role in renewables
Ofgem’s role in renewables is expected to be expanded by the government, which the energy sector has welcomed. This will further help the UK move towards net zero carbon emissions over the next 3 decades. Ofgem is currently the UK’s energy regulator, however, this switch will expand its role to help the country get on track with its energy security and carbon goals. Too many renewable...
13th Jun 2023
New record level of renewables is to be broken
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), renewable energy capacity is expected to grow by a staggering 33% this year, setting a new world record. This remarkable achievement is largely thanks to increased investment in wind and solar energy - the two main drivers of growth in renewable energy. Renewable energy now accounts for more than 25% of global electricity generation,...
9th Jun 2023
Net zero to transform the economy with green jobs
By committing to Net zero targets the UK has already begun to materially transform a lot of the economy. This gives the country an opportunity for high-quality green jobs across UK regions.However, the full potential of the growth the UK could reach has to be backed with stronger policies to harness this potential and manage risks. Over the whole transition to Net Zero, the government needs...
7th Jun 2023
How to account for greenhouse gas
What are greenhouse gases? Greenhouse gases are gases that trap heat in the atmosphere and contribute to global warming. Greenhouse gases are created from a variety of activities, including burning fossil fuels for energy, and land-use changes such as deforestation and industrial processes. Greenhouse gases that companies produce usually come from fossil fuel combustion, industrial...