Foreword
A huge amount of the UK’s energy
is used in homes and businesses. Cutting the carbon emissions of energy
supplied to the UK’s households and businesses will be a big step towards the
UK’s net-zero goals and hopefully have the added benefit of cutting costs for
the consumer. Some recently announced funding will mean the UK takes steps in
this direction. £70 million is to be spent on technologies for low-carbon
energy production plants, which includes hydrogen and wind. In addition, £20
million will be spent on ‘smart energy’ projects which focuses on local
renewable sources of energy. Working to reduce carbon at a local scale means
that communities adopt renewable energy most suited to the area. Examples where
this funding will go towards include Rugeley, where geothermal power will be
derived from local canals and disused mineshafts, and Coleraine, where wind
power will provide all the energy for a small group of 100 homes.
For homeowners
wishing to use renewable energy in their homes.........
Other News this Month Includes:
Policy
- £90 million energy funding
- Consumer heat network protection
- Building regulations consultation targets
renewable heating
Markets
- Financial close achieved on Newhurst energy
from waste plant
Research & Development
- Wind power in Storm Ciara
- Renewable power growth stalls, but subsidy
free renewables emerge
- CCC addresses land use management needs to
contribute to Net Zero
- Bioenergy innovation needs assessment
- WRAP publishes guidance over compostables
- HETAS review effects of biomass combustion
on air quality
Biomass Heat and Power
- Drax meets gold standard
- First steps for new US plant
Biogas
- British Gas offer renewable tariffs
- Warrens Emerald Biogas set for 40% capacity
increase
- AD facility to use distiller’s wastewater
- Bristol's biomethane buses
Events
ROC Prices