CLIMATE CHANGE BY NUMBERS
1.5C
The temperature rise across a whole year (February 2023 to January 2024) as recorded by the EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service. The Paris Agreement on Climate Change aims to limit change to the climate to a maximum of 1.5°C in the long term to avoid the worst impacts.
June 2023
The hottest June in the UK since records began in 1884; July 2023 saw the world's hottest day with heatwaves across many parts of Europe, China, and the US.
Decrease in total water supply expected by 2045 because of the climate emergency (data from Water UK).
Percentage of adults in Britain who say they are “somewhat” or “very worried” about the impact of climate change, according to the Office for National Statistics.
Number of homes and businesses in England at risk of flooding, says the Environment Agency.
Number of smart meters were in British homes in 2023.
is the target for solar generation capacity in the UK by 2035 as part of the British Energy Security Strategy
Target for low carbon hydrogen production capacity by 2030.
Number of homes that can now be powered by our combined on- and offshore wind capacity (from Renewable UK)
What the global market for marine energy could be worth to Britain in years to come (says Renewable UK).
The revised grant now available from the government to install a ground source or air source heat pump.
Amount of energy that came from electricity generation by renewables in the UK in 2021 (source: Statista).
Utility Week has launched the inaugural Flex Awards - held at Utility Week Live 2024 (21 May, NEC, Birmingham)
Net zero cannot happen without flexible energy – it’s as simple as that. Market makers, regulators and industry pioneers are working together to create an active flexibility market in the UK – but there are significant challenges ahead. Utility Week is delighted to support the emerging energy flexibility market with the launch of the Flex Awards hosted on the show floor at Utility Week Live, NEC, Birmingham, 21 May 2024.
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