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Hydrogen for heating? Considering the storage solution (Part 3)

Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Cambridge University, David Cebon, investigates whether energy storage makes hydrogen heating a viable option for a low-carbon future

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Response to the UK’s consultation on improving boiler efficiency standards

The UK Government recently launched a consultation on Improving Boiler Efficiency Standards. This briefing covers the HSC’s formal response to this consultation in relation to hydrogen-ready boilers.

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Briefing on the UK Energy Bill

Submitted to the UK House of Lords by the Hydrogen Science Coalition on 28/8/2022, updated on the 9/12/2022.

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Hydrogen for heating? A comparison with heat pumps (Part 2)

This two-part article covers the most frequently proposed ways to heat buildings in a low-carbon future. In Part 1 the focus was comparing energy efficiency and carbon emissions. Here, Part 2 continues by looking at technology readiness and infrastructure requirements.

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Hydrogen for heating? A comparison with heat pumps (Part 1)

Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Cambridge University, Prof David Cebon, compares two ways to heat the UK in a low-carbon future: hydrogen-powered hot water boilers and electric-powered heat pumps.

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Blue hydrogen – what is it, and should it replace natural gas?

Blue hydrogen is often touted as a low-carbon fuel for generating electricity. But according to a new report it may be no better for the climate than continuing to use fossil natural gas.

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Hydrogen: UK government sees future in low-carbon fuel – but what’s the reality?

The UK’s long-awaited hydrogen strategy has set out the government’s plans for “a world-leading hydrogen economy”. On the face of it, this vision of a low-carbon future sounds like good news. But is it? And are there other options for delivering net zero that will be better for the public?

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