Lithium is a naturally occurring metal found on almost every continent, but the top five producers of lithium are Australia, Chile, China, Argentina and Zimbabwe.
Gas crunch threatens industry in UK and Europe
Centrica, owner of British Gas, has warned of soaring prices caused by a global supply crunch that could raise household bills and force energy-intensive businesses in the UK and Europe to curb activity this winter.
Spurs v Chelsea – ‘world’s first’ major net zero football match
Tottenham Hotspur, Britain’s most sustainable club has partnered with Sky to host the world’s first net-zero carbon football game at an elite level.
Only 15% of businesses have set a target to reach zero emissions, according to a new survey of 1,400 companies across the UK.
‘Greenprint’ Plan Looks to Decarbonise Transport Across UK
The UK Government has announced measures working towards decarbonised transport to reduce pollution and make Britain greener. According to Transport Secretary Grant Shapps, the Transport Decarbonisation Plan will create “cleaner, quieter cities and communities,” improving quality of life and the movement of goods.
UK Grid will say bye to coal by 2024
Monday 30th September 2024 will mark the last day coal is used for power generation in the UK.
The UK government has today announced it has brought forward the date to remove unabated coal from the UK’s energy mix. This follows a consultation that was launched a few months ago regarding the early phase-out of unabated coal generation in Britain.
Wholesale Market Complexities
Whilst markets were trading at record lows due to the covid-19 it was correct for businesses and consultants to take a long-term view and purchase a large majority of your energy volume to guarantee low prices for a set period. What is more difficult is how you and your business approaches your next energy renewal contracts.
Delivering Net Zero for SME Businesses
SME businesses in the UK are being urged to begin their net zero journey now by taking ‘small, practical steps’ as the run up to the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow draws closer.
Business Water Rates Savings…
In England, the water retail market opened in April 2017. Set up by the government and led by Ofwat, Defra and MOSL, 1.2 million businesses in England can now tender water services to find a deal which is best suited to them.
Delays to the Targeted Charging Review
Ofgem’s targeted charging review will change how suppliers price your future electricity contracts. All TCR changes were initially planned to be implemented by Ofgem in April 2022, however, there is now expected to be a delay in the implementation of some of these changes.