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Being bossy about green issues won’t get us to net-zero any faster
Environment
By John Redwood MP
Being bossy about green issues won’t get us to net-zero any faster
A recent McKinsey report reckoned the world would need to spend $275tn (£221tn) by 2050 to reach net-zero. That is almost three times current annual world income and output. The sum is so large because a full green transition requires the end of most fossil fuel energy, a radical change of electricity generation, and massive extension of electricity grids and cable systems.
Connected, flexible, resilient – building the electricity network of the future, today Partner content
Energy
By National Grid Electricity Distribution
Connected, flexible, resilient – building the electricity network of the future, today
National Grid Electricity Distribution’s President Cordi O’Hara details how, during a period of change, the electricity distribution network is enabling a decarbonised electricity grid by 2035
Partner content
Energy
By Sellafield Ltd
Sellafield electricity project powers ahead
Critical project to upgrade electrical power network hits important milestone
Seeking Safety for the Most Vulnerable – Escalating Action Against E-Bike Battery Fires Partner content
Health
By Electrical Safety First
Seeking Safety for the Most Vulnerable – Escalating Action Against E-Bike Battery Fires
The media increasingly reports lithium-ion battery fires and their devastating consequences. Here, Wayne Mackay, Head of Policy and Public Affairs, at leading charity, Electrical Safety First, explains why legislation to address them is desperately needed - particularly for the protection of vulnerable and marginalised groups - and why the issue is now being taken forward by Yvonne Fovargue MP.
Charity Seeks MP Support to Fight Deadly E-Bike Fires Partner content
Health
By Electrical Safety First
Charity Seeks MP Support to Fight Deadly E-Bike Fires
With the ballot for Private Members Bills taking place in Parliament this week, Electrical Safety First explains how their draft Bill can save lives - by reducing the growing number of extreme fires caused by lithium-ion batteries used in e-bikes and e-scooters.
Future-proofing tomorrow’s housing from future shock Partner content
Environment
By Electrical Safety First
Future-proofing tomorrow’s housing from future shock
With the government setting a target of achieving net-zero by 2050, Wayne Mackay, Head of Policy and Public Affairs at Electrical Safety First believes that electrical safety is not being given the attention it needs.
Why accelerating grid connections is essential for reaching net-zero goals Partner content
Energy
By Energy Networks Association
Why accelerating grid connections is essential for reaching net-zero goals
As the country powers towards net-zero, Lawrence Slade, Chief Executive of the Energy Networks Association, argues action is needed to respond to an unprecedented number of new connection applications and ensure a grid fit for future challenges.
Partner content
Energy
By Policy@Manchester
Electrification – technology and people
Future-Proofing Tomorrow’s Housing Against Future Shock Partner content
Environment
By Electrical Safety First
Future-Proofing Tomorrow’s Housing Against Future Shock
We must not compromise on safety as we become more reliant on electricity to achieve net zero.
Rishi Sunak Urged To Drop Green Levy To Ease The Cost Of Living Crisis
Environment
Rishi Sunak Urged To Drop Green Levy To Ease The Cost Of Living Crisis
The Chancellor is facing renewed pressure from backbench MPs to scrap the green levy on energy bills in an effort to alleviate the spiralling cost of living.