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Heat pumps

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7/12/2022 News

Energy crisis to drive surge in heat pump sales

Worldwide sales of heat pumps are set to soar to record levels in the coming years as the global energy crisis accelerates their adoption, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA).

Innovation

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5/11/2025 News

Innovations save energy across oil and gas, wind power and battery storage

Three cutting-edge innovations are saving money and energy in enhanced oil recovery (EOR), small wind turbines and battery energy storage systems (BESS).

Data centres

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2/9/2025 Comment / Jon Healy

How data centres can become allies in the net zero heat transition

Data centres are hungry for energy and produce large volumes of ‘waste’ heat. Energy efficiency key is to make use of that heat locally, writes Jon Healy, Managing Director (EMEA), of data centre services provider Salute.

Boilers

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11/6/2025 Comment / Robert Presser

Electric boilers could hasten Europe’s clean energy transformation

At the forefront of the EU’s transition, Finland is accelerating its clean energy agenda by deploying high-efficiency electrode boilers across district heat networks, writes Robert Presser, President of Acme Engineering.

Research and development

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29/5/2024 News

Research in hard-to-abate sector offers new possibilities to tackle climate change

Scientists in the UK claim to have developed the world’s first process for making zero-emissions cement, while in the US, researchers have found a potential new pathway for fossil fuel-burning operations to capture emissions.

Thermal energy

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7/8/2024 Comment / James Macnaghten

How solar thermal storage can decarbonise industrial heat

While the growth of solar power for electricity generation has been spectacular, the use of solar-generated power to produce and store heat for industrial users is at a much earlier stage. But the technology and potential is there, writes James Macnaghten, CEO of the UK-based energy storage supplier Caldera.

Building

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19/7/2023 Comment / Ruth Kerrigan

The UK is lagging in the decarbonisation race – now is the time to act

The Climate Change Committee’s (CCC) latest damning report emphasises that the UK is currently way behind in the race to meet its 2030 net zero targets. Ruth Kerrigan, Chief Operating Officer at climate tech firm IES, discusses the importance of buildings and the role of government to get the UK back on track.

Energy efficiency / management

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26/2/2025 Comment / Jane Goddard

Clean energy – and efficiency – begin at home

Targeted improvements to the energy performance of homes are an essential part of the UK government’s journey to net zero carbon emissions, writes Jane Goddard, Director of Building Performance Services and Deputy CEO of BRE.

Energy policy

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves lifting budget box in Downing Street

6/11/2024 News

Energy industry ‘disappointed’ by increase in windfall tax, but reaction to other parts of UK Autumn Budget more positive

Announcing her Autumn Budget last week, UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed that oil and gas companies will contribute more as the Energy (Oil and Gas) Profits Levy (EPL; or 'windfall tax') rises from 35% to 38%. Alongside this, the government is removing the 29% investment allowance, and extending the levy until 31 March 2030. The government will retain the availability of 100% first year capital allowances within the EPL, and will consult in early 2025 on how the oil and gas tax regime should respond to price shocks once the EPL ends in 2030.

Energy policy

UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt

22/3/2023 News

UK budget extends energy subsidies and supports carbon capture and mini-nuclear reactors – but overlooks energy efficiency and renewables

Jeremy Hunt’s first budget as UK Chancellor of the Exchequer brought welcome relief to hard-pressed energy consumers, froze the fuel duty cut, and promised to pump billions into carbon capture and storage projects as well as support the development of small nuclear reactors. However, there was no support for energy efficiency initiatives or significant renewable energy infrastructure investment, despite lobbying by numerous industry and non-governmental organisation groups, writes New Energy World's Brian Davis.

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