When it comes to cutting the UK’s carbon emissions to net zero by 2050, the government is banking on new technologies coming to the fore to help make this ambition deliverable.
Blockchain is another technology that’s expected to provide much-needed answers. But here, we are beginning to see real-life solutions start to emerge that look set to deliver promising results.
As an industry that accounts for 2% of all global carbon emissions – and 12% of the greenhouse gas emissions generated by the transport sector – the aviation industry is coming under pressure to clean up its act.
With the rest of Europe looking set to follow the UK’s lead to reduce emissions to net zero by 2050, the business community is seeking to clarify what role they will be expected to play in reaching this target.
Uncertainty often breeds stagnation. Businesses, in particular, are reluctant to invest or try new things if the future looks changeable.
Certainly, when it comes to embracing demand side response (DSR), we talk to many organisations who are interested in the opportunities that increasing flexibility around energy use can provide – but are cautious about making any commitment.
However, once we carry a bespoke analysis to pin down how current and future opportunities could translate into savings to the bottom line, they often want to get going immediately.
Non-commodity elements of energy costs that are currently causing consternation for many large consumers.
So it’s been good to hear that Ofgem – which is planning major changes to the way distribution and transmission charges are calculated, as well as embedded benefits –is allowing extra time before these changes take effect
non-commodity elements of energy costs that are currently causing consternation for many large consumers.
So it’s been good to hear that Ofgem – which is planning major changes to the way distribution and transmission charges are calculated, as well as embedded benefits –is allowing extra time before these changes take effect.
The Renewables Obligation (RO) charge seeks to cover the cost of supplier obligation to source a certain proportion of supplied power from accredited renewable generators.