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UKIFDA appoints new president
...ensure biofuels play a key role in the future of the 1.5m heating oil consumers in the UK and 686,000 in Ireland who are not on the gas grids.” ...
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Wanted – a total rethink on the UK’s low carbon heat strategy
...boilers. “Presently, the current low price of oil makes switching to renewables even less attractive for many off-gas grid households,” added Jeremy. “According to the latest figures from the Sutherland...
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Oil heating cheaper than mains gas
...methods used by off gas grid households – and oil remains considerably cheaper, currently coming in at 47% less expensive than LPG and 37% cheaper than electricity. Most analysts agree...
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DCC not blown off course
...a presence, building a profile and ultimately picking up leads. After the initial outlay, the turbine will provide security for dairy farmers and lessen their reliance on the national grid.”...
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Ken’s Corner: Unintended consequences
...for which there may be challenges in installing a clean heating system – due to grid constraints or other reasons” and in associated documents clarification regarding how the government will...
Analysis
A step in the right direction
...thorough response to the consultation. Detailed powers provided by the amendment The amendment provides the Secretary of State with a power to make regulations: (i) imposing on off-gas grid heating...
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Fast track: how bold action can accelerate the world’s multiple energy transitions
...and build a flexible grid. Action now around these areas, led by energy and resources companies but, in collaboration with government, other sectors and all of us, can accelerate the...
Opinion
Fuel industry responds to Transport Decarbonisation Plan
...no doubt continue to materialise over the coming years, the Government still needs to focus on how the UK’s power grid infrastructure will deliver the extra power required to deliver...
Opinion
Wales earmarked to be a global innovation leader in the adoption of hydrogen as aviation fuel
...levels (up to around 2,000 tonnes per year), local hydrogen production is plausible using, initially, locally generated, renewable electricity and then grid-supplied power. The hydrogen standards This brings us nicely...
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Energy Minister challenges JCB to accelerate hydrogen engine development
...locations where access to grid connections is often limited. Trying his hand at the quick and easy task of refuelling a prototype hydrogen-powered JCB backhoe loader, the Energy Secretary added:...
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Essar Oil UK – ‘a significantly better year’
...the configuration, the company has connected the refinery to the natural gas grid, materially diversified its crude slate, significantly improved the production of high value products and delivered a variety...
Analysis
Climate report welcomes progress but highlights gaps in low carbon heating plans
...stronger policy around decarbonisation of domestic heating including the report’s suggestion that from 2025, new homes should be disconnected from the gas grid, with gas boilers banned within the next...
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Welsh strategy supports 2050 net zero heat targets
...the transition. A greater challenge Welsh homes are some of the oldest and least efficient in Europe, with almost 20% (277,000) off the gas grid, which means the scale of...
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British invention could help industry slash energy bills and cut CO2
...the grid, which can take years, and means the factory owner can generate and use all of their solar energy at cost. “This transforms the economics of solar power and...
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Campaign-leading distributor first to lift US imported HVO following tariff removal
...proposed an innovative approach that will deliver decarbonisation to UK off gas grid homes and businesses quicker, cheaper and with the least amount of disruption. Prepared to ‘put its money...
Opinion
Renovare Fuels: establishing the pathway towards a greener future
...form of grid connection. This paves the way for landfill operators around the UK and across Europe to embrace this new technology and tap into the potential of trapped landfill...
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Products and markets
...“Absolutely!” said Andrew. “As one of the biggest suppliers of kerosene in the UK, we’re very committed to this excellent heating oil which is particularly suited for those off grid.”...
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Greenergy puts safety first
...daily routine. We want to harness that knowledge to deliver safety improvements on an ongoing basis. “We have an official safety representative for Greenergy Flexigrid at all of our operating...