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AT&T dials up ‘Bloom Boxes’ to power US facilities
US communications giant AT&T has become the largest non-utility user of Bloom Energy’s fuel cells with a new order for 9.6 MW of capacity.
UK coal generation up 60% but renewables taking off
Energy generation from coal was up nearly 60% in the UK during the second quarter of the year, according to the latest statistics from the government, which also reveal a 6.5% boost in renewables generation.
New gas-fired power station in Manchester could be one of many
Plans for a new 880 MW gas-fired power station outside Manchester could be the beginning of a major expansion of gas capacity in the UK.
UK coal power station closes as gas gets going
Energy company RWE npower has confirmed that its Didcot and Fawley power stations in the south of England are to close under new European regulations.
US bill threatens to revoke environmental standards
The US House of Representatives approved a bill on Friday that would remove much of the regulation of the coal industry, threatening the Environmental Protection Agency’s power to curb emissions from power plants.
EU and China to tackle climate change together
The European Union and China have signed an agreement promising to work together on reducing China’s greenhouse gas emissions and moving toward a low-carbon economy.
Shale gas no ‘silver bullet’ for UK but will bring benefits
Exploiting the UK’s shale gas reserves is no ‘silver bullet’ for the country’s future energy security but will bring economic benefits, said the Institution of Mechanical Engineers yesterday.
UK to help China tackle climate change
UK energy strategists are in China this week to help the country’s government tackle climate change and secure its future energy supply.
Climate Change Committee condemns UK government’s ‘dash for gas’
The Committee on Climate Change has written to the UK government warning that moving towards extensive use of unabated gas-fired capacity would be in breach of legally binding carbon budgets.
UK Energy Secretary defends Energy Bill against “myths”
UK Energy Secretary Ed Davey has hit out at the “myths” surrounding the government’s flagship Energy Bill, which is due to go before Parliament this year.