Category: energy
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Submit your meter reading now to avoid higher charges
From 1 October 2015, millions of households will see their energy bills rise again as the price cap increases by 2%, taking the average annual bill from £1,720 to £1,755. Experts are warning families to act fast by submitting meter readings before the rise kicks in to avoid paying over the odds. The warning comes…
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UK reliance on Chinese renewable tech rises with Octopus deal
Britain’s largest electricity supplier, Octopus Energy, has signed a deal with Chinese wind turbine maker Ming Yang Smart Energy, potentially bringing Chinese-built turbines to the UK for the first time. The partnership aims to expand wind power capacity, reduce energy costs, and accelerate the country’s clean energy transition. However, the deal also highlights the UK’s…
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National Grid renews commitment to STEM careers programme
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National Grid and STEM Returners are joining forces for the third time to help more STEM professionals return to work after a career break. The new programme will see roles based across the country and is part of National Grid’s Accelerate social mobility initiative, which has already helped 10 people return to the workplace. The 12-week…
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Energy Transition Skills Hub receives funding boost
The project has already received £4.5 million from the Scottish government’s Just Transition Fund, £2.3 million from ETZ, and £500,000 from NESCol. Shell has also committed £1.8 million towards the running costs of the skills hub for the first five years, with a view to supporting 1,000 jobs in the region. The hub will include a community…