Clean Energy

USDA’s $78.3 million investment in rural clean energy

It was announced yesterday, December 16, 2024, by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack that rural America would receive a loan to support clean energy projects.

District heating with heat pumps- ‘A no-regret option’

A critical pathway to delivering low-carbon heat is revealed in the shift from natural gas to electrified heating systems, and an increasingly decarbonised power grid; heat pumps combined with district heating schemes are set to play a key role in this.

UK government backs the development of sewer power project to heat homes

In an announcement from the UK Government, over 2,000 homes and businesses could expect to be heated with sewer power as part of a new Green Heating Project backed by £11 million.

University of St Andrews secures £2 million grant for Green Hydrogen Accelerator

To boost the goal of sustainable energy solutions, the University of St Andrews has received a £2 million grant from the Wolfson Foundation to establish the Green Hydrogen Accelerator.

The UK Government’s push for solar on industrial rooftops

Otto Terrell, Senior Sustainability Consultant, True, powered by Open Energy Market, navigates the challenges and opportunities in the UK Government’s push for solar on industrial rooftops.

Energy self-consumption is vital to fight climate change and energy poverty

Pierre Jean Coulon, Rapporteur for the EESC opinion on Individual and collective energy self-consumption as a factor in the fight for the green and energy transition, and for economic and social balance, argues that energy self-consumption is vital to fight climate change and energy poverty.

New electricity market: Liberalisation and regulation?

In this European energy policy focus, Jan Dirx, Rapporteur for the EESC opinion on Electricity market reform, advocates for liberalisation and regulation where appropriate.

Transforming chicken feathers into clean electricity

Food industry generates vast poultry-related waste, with 40 million tonnes of chicken feathers. This is why clean energy is so necessary.

A step closer to Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)

England is one step closer to embracing "Biodiversity Net Gain" (BNG) as a fundamental principle for future developments On Wednesday, September 27th, the government revealed...

Will the Rosebank oil and gas project to strengthen UK economy or harm the environment?

The UK government has welcomed the regulatory approval of the Rosebank oil and gas project despite continued environmental concerns.

Meeting global climate targets to create 8 million energy jobs by 2050

Researchers predict that striving to meet global climate targets, like the Paris Agreement, will result in an additional 8 million energy sector jobs by 2050.

Revolutionary electrocatalyst boosts clean energy efficiency

The discoveries in nanomaterial phase engineering present exciting prospects for creating effective catalysts, which in turn can play a vital role in advancing clean energy efficiency solutions and sustainable development.

A clean energy future: UK launches a review of Energy Treaty Membership

The UK Government has announced a review of its Energy Charter Treaty membership as they contemplate withdrawal without a key modernisation agreement.

Why green hydrogen energy is more in focus now than ever before

David Hall, VP Power Systems, Schneider Electric UK & Ireland, argues that green is good and explains why green hydrogen energy is more in focus now than previously.

Hydrogen production in the energy transition: Exploring Protium Project Pioneer 1

Protium explores green hydrogen production in a case study of the Protium Project Pioneer 1, exploring carbon storage and net zero possibilities in energy.

UK’s green policies: Understanding delays and challenges

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) formulator Thomas Lindquist expresses concerns over UK green policy approach to waste and recycling policies, citing delays and industry challenges.

Stabilising UK energy security in an effort to bolster economic growth

The UK Government is set to unveil a series of measures this week, placing energy security at the heart of its strategy.

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