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The role of Power Purchase Agreements in decarbonising business

There has been increasing emphasis around the significance of power purchase agreements, or PPAs, in recent years. But what are they and how can they help businesses meet their electricity needs and progress their decarbonisation goals. Leah Timmins, Senior Originator at Shell Energy, explains more.

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Policy and regulation
Energy market
Decarbonisation
30 Sep 20244 minutes
With the UK’s last coal-fired power station ceasing operations in September, Jodie Eaton, CEO of Shell Energy UK, explains what this means for the energy transition and discusses how business can take advantage of renewable energy options to reduce their emissions.
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Policy and regulation
Energy market
15 Aug 20245 minutes
Eligible energy intensive industries (EIIs) have until 31st August to register for the Network Charging Compensation (NCC) scheme in order to claim up to 60% compensation on their network charging costs. But what is the NCC and how does it fit into the UK government’s wider plans to support British industry? How can EIIs benefit from the compensation, and what steps must be taken to receive accurate and timely rebates?
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Policy and regulation
12 Aug 20244 minutes
New regulatory obligations require energy suppliers to disclose Third Party Costs paid to all non-domestic energy consultants.
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Policy and regulation
Energy market
30 Jul 20244 minutes
As part of the UK’s strategy to reach Net Zero by 2050, the government committed to a fully decarbonised power sector by 2030 , with nuclear-powered electricity generation identified as one of the key enablers to achieving both of these goals.
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Manufacturers working on turbines
Policy and regulation
09 Jul 20246 minutes
Following the consultation phase closing in June, this blog explores the UK Government's proposed structure for the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and what it could mean for manufacturers.
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Colleagues holding a business meeting
Policy and regulation
17 Jun 20244 minutes
The government has updated the application process for its Energy Intensive Industries (EII) Exemption Relief Scheme. In this article, we explore the changes in further detail, confirm when they come into force and explain what they mean for major energy users.
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Aluminium plant with sheets of aluminium
Decarbonisation
01 May 20245 minutes
With its widespread use in products and technologies that are essential for decarbonising industries, aluminium is of key importance. Ulf Nahrath, VP of Energy Transition & Infrastructure at Shell, takes a closer look at both the challenges and opportunities for the industry in this Q&A.
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Colleagues discussing packaging
Decarbonisation
01 Mar 20245 minutes
Find out more from Jodie Eaton, Shell Energy UK's CEO, as she examines the complexities of decarbonising the diverse packaging sector.
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Energy explained
14 Feb 20245 minutes
The right procurement strategy can help you to manage energy costs and minimise risk. Here we look at some of the best ways to navigate this potentially complex area and get the most value from your business energy spend.
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