Tag: decarbonisation
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Heat-pump Homes Prove Gentle on the Grid: UK Study Finds
New evidence from the front lines of housing energy As the UK accelerates its shift to all-electric housing, a recent study suggests that heat-pump homes may not tax the electricity grid as much as planners feared. The research, focused on a small cluster of recently built homes in Handsworth, Birmingham, examined how heat pumps interact…
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Trump Pressures Vulnerable Nations as IMO Prepares to Vote on Shipping Carbon Levy
Background: a landmark shipping carbon pricing proposal Global shipping accounts for about 3% of greenhouse gas emissions today, with projections suggesting that share could rise to 10% by mid-century if no action is taken. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has been negotiating a carbon pricing mechanism designed to levy charges on ships based on their…
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UK Offshore Energy: Next Steps for Growth and Decarbonization
Overview The Westminster forum on UK Offshore Energy this week spotlighted the next steps for North Sea development, with a clear aim to triple offshore energy capacity by 2030. The agenda centers on expanding offshore wind, accelerating green hydrogen, and advancing carbon capture and storage (CCS) to support industrial decarbonisation. The scale of ambition requires…