low carbon

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    Hydrogen uncertainty could delay uptake of low-carbon heating

    Without clear evidence on hydrogen's role in home heating, the development of other low-carbon alternatives could be delayed, according to a new report from Cornwall Insight. The Hydrogen Index1 report urges the UK government to ramp up research to conclusively determine whether hydrogen is a viable option for domestic heating,...

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    Despite slow progress, Ireland has strong potential for developing a low carbon hydrogen economy

    Ireland is making strides towards a low carbon hydrogen economy, with the potential to climb up the ranks of Cornwall Insight's Hydrogen Index1. While currently holding the lowest ranking in the Index, Ireland has announced plans to publish a "policy and regulatory roadmap for green hydrogen use" in 2023. This,...

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    On-site energy generation could wield significant savings for companies

    Research from Cornwall Insight, included in their report - ‘A corporates guide to decarbonising power’ - has demonstrated how on-site energy generation could help cut corporation energy bills and their carbon footprint. By moving the generation of energy to their site, or through engaging in a private wire arrangement -...

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    The UK must provide more certainty to investors as it pushes forward with decarbonisation and energy security

    New research from Cornwall Insight and Transatlantic law firm Womble Bond Dickinson has laid out what the UK government must do to achieve an affordable, sustainable and secure energy system and reach its goal of Net Zero by 2050. The report ‘UK and the energy transition: Leading the way?’ analysed...

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    Cornwall Insight’s response to the Queen’s Speech

    Gareth Miller, CEO at Cornwall Insight:   ”The Energy Bill proposed in the Queen’s Speech today is a logical conclusion of policy development in the period since the net zero commitment was made in the summer of 2019. It accommodates support for the government’s preferred production technologies alongside more recent...

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    UK falling behind Germany and South Korea in its plan to increase low-carbon hydrogen and reach net zero

    Research conducted by Cornwall Insight into countries that have branded themselves as potential leaders in the new hydrogen economy, has seen the UK rank 5th out of 15 countries. The low-carbon hydrogen index explores countries with a strong potential for production or consumption of the fuel. Germany tops the index...

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    We must focus on cutting energy bills now, if we want support for net zero in the future

    Before conflict erupted in the Ukraine, it was clear that a long-term restructuring of our energy markets to deliver net zero sustainably, with security was essential. We now see a focus on accelerating plans, as the current crisis imposes greater urgency. But results of strategies aiming at outcomes over periods...

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    Net zero investment needs to be protected through the energy crisis

    According to Cornwall Insight, the ongoing energy crisis in the UK supply market has possible spill-over effects for the wider net zero transition. Therefore, focusing on how best to maintain investor resilience should be a critical part of the current response. How the crisis is affecting investors? The large swing...

  • Media Mentions

    The Independent | UK’s energy grid

    Tom Edwards Modelling Consultant at Cornwall Insight was quoted in The Independent discussing the energy grid and how it is holding back the transition to net zero. There is a need for change according to Tom. Network charging arrangements were built in the 1990s when it was thought we were...