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National Grid to lose Great Britain electricity role to independent operator

New controller will be part of overhaul to make the energy system ‘fit for the future’The government plans to strip National Grid of its role keeping Great Britain’s lights on as part of a proposed “revolution’” in the electricity network driven by s...

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Green transport can only succeed with a greener grid

Analysis - UK power infrastructure needs a big upgrade to tackle a surge in electric vehicles and manufacturing of alternative fuelsThe challenge of decarbonising the UK’s roads, railways and flight paths will rely on harnessing the UK’s cleaner energ...

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Rising oil price may speed shift to electric vehicles, says energy watchdog

IEA analysis offers hope for climate action but says inflated oil price may slow global economic recovery from Covid-19Rising oil prices could help speed climate action by accelerating the shift to electric vehicles, but would come at the expense of ...

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