If the UK is going to hit its 10GW of low carbon hydrogen production by 2030 target it’s time to stop splitting hairs and start splitting molecules to kickstart the hydrogen economy.

There’s been plenty of hype around hydrogen for some time now with debate on the merits and challenges of hydrogen, whether it should be green, blue or grey or hedging bets with a “twin-track” approach – not to mention whether it can be blended into the gas network for domestic heat. 

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“The size and scale of this issue is truly catastrophic for UK households and that’s why only a big solution can tackle it once and for all to shelter people from the worst this winter.

“We have offered Government a plan, backed by the industry, that can be delivered this year, tailored in line with their priorities and will support the UK economy - with the cap set at £3,549, what billpayers need now is to hear what additional help is coming.”

More details on the plan can be found here.

People’s concern about how they’re going to make ends meet when the price cap goes up at the start of October is palpable, and turning to genuine fear. Most will never have been in this position before, and the scale of the burden will seem unbearable.

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I was invited to speak to the Scottish Affairs Select Committee this week as it considers Scotland’s role in hydrogen production and the associated opportunities for decarbonisation.

As with all new, emerging technologies, we need clear support from government to allow solid investment to move forward, so I was pleased to take the Committee through ScottishPower’s ambitions as leaders in green hydrogen production in the UK.

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At ScottishPower, we’re working with WWF to accelerate the UK’s transition to #netzero. That includes championing the benefits of low-carbon energy solutions and driving changes that will enable more people to access them and realise their benefits.

As a company that already generates 100% green electricity from our 40 onshore and offshore windfarms around the UK, we know that #decarbonising heat and transport is next. 

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“The Prime Minister and Chancellor said they would act, and this package will help alleviate the worst of the price increases for the most vulnerable. 

“It was clear the size and scale of this crisis needed Government and industry to work together and this direct support for households on energy bills will go some way to help reduce the risk of self-disconnection or customers spiralling into unsustainable debt...

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The way we generate, distribute and consume energy matters like never before. Keeping household bills low as the cost of living crisis continues to hit hard.

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New analysis shows low-carbon technologies could cut annual energy bills by almost £2,000 and carbon emissions by over 95%.

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