Tag: energy
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Battery Energy Storage Systems: Powering a Sustainable Future
As the world transitions towards cleaner energy solutions, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) have emerged as a game-changer in electricity management. These systems store surplus energy and release it when needed, helping stabilize power grids, optimize energy costs, and integrate renewable sources like solar and wind. By addressing energy intermittency and reducing dependency on fossil…
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Octopus Energy aiming to provide 100,000 Zero Bill Homes by 2030
Octopus Energy is stepping up efforts to combat rising energy costs by helping to build 100,000 Zero Bills homes. The company aims to deliver these eco homes across the UK by 2030 that could potentially eliminate all energy bills for 5 to 10 years. Powered by renewable energy sources such as solar panels, heat pumps,…
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Powering the Future: Commercial Solar for Energy Independence
The landscape of business energy is undergoing a radical transformation. Commercial solar panel installation strategies are no longer just an environmental statement—they’re a critical business strategy. Forward-thinking companies are discovering that comprehensive commercial solar panel installation solutions can be the ultimate game-changer in achieving true energy independence. The Energy Independence Equation Imagine your business as…
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MPs blame Brexit for soaring energy bills in key Parliamentary debate
MPs have warned that Brexit is making energy more expensive for UK households, with some arguing that leaving the EU has led to higher prices, inefficiencies and reduced energy security. During a debate in Westminster Hall today, Liberal Democrat MP Wera Hobhouse (Bath) and others called on the government to address the impact of Brexit…
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Martin Lewis predicts energy prices will rise by £100 in April
Money-saving expert Martin Lewis has warned that energy bills are set to rise again in April, with the energy price cap expected to increase by up to £100. As millions of households brace for higher costs, Lewis has criticised the current energy pricing system, calling it “broken” and urging the government to introduce a social…
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Energy Savings from Heat Exchanger Checks & Repairs
Heat exchangers are used to transfer thermal energy from one type of liquid or steam source to another kind of liquid source at a wide range of facilities. Whether heating a space or some type of fluid in a manufacturing process, using leftover heat is an energy efficient way to preheat another system. The process…
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Trump orders NEPA changes, faster energy project permits
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. President Donald Trump took steps Monday to cut back the White House’s National Environmental Policy Act rulemaking powers and to speed up permits for energy infrastructure projects powered by oil, gas, nuclear, coal, hydropower and biofuel, as…
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How to optimise your boiler flow temperature to save on energy bills
Did you know your boiler could be the secret weapon to cutting down on energy bills? With Energy Saving Week underway in the UK, now is the perfect time to take a closer look at your boiler’s flow temperature as this simple energy saving tip could save you money and make your home more energy-efficient…
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Over 600,000 households to be forced onto smart meters amid energy warnings
A smart meter warning has been issued to over 600,000 households and businesses still relying on outdated Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) meters. With the system set to shut down permanently on 30 June 2025, those who fail to upgrade risk losing heating, hot water and access to cheaper off-peak rates. Ofgem, alongside energy suppliers British…
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Trump takes action around energy, immigration, tariffs
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders on his first day in office Monday, many of them with repercussions for the construction industry. The actions embody a shift in federal priorities around critical issues like…