New report examines potential impacts of COVID-19 on water sector
Ofwat and Water UK have published a report exploring the potential impact COVID-19 might have on the water sector in England and Wales.
In May...
Northern Ireland’s Finance Minister calls for VAT exemption on energy bills
Northern Ireland's Finance Minister, Conor Murphy, has called on Treasury to waive the VAT costs on energy bills to help families and businesses struggling...
Tyre particles are contaminating our rivers and ocean, new study says
A NEW government-funded research study published today suggests particles released from vehicle tyres could be a significant and previously largely unrecorded source of microplastics in...
Have opinions on energy efficiency? Our government needs you!
Government is asking for views on how to support energy efficiency as a contributor to an efficient energy system alongside generation, DSR and energy...
Energy cap to return to pre-pandemic levels from April
The price cap will return to pre-pandemic levels from 1 April 2021, mainly due to changes in wholesale energy prices, Ofgem has announced today.
The...
Independent report finds strong investment case for smarter water meters in non-household market
There is a strong benefit case for water companies rolling out enhanced metering technology to non-household customers, an independent research report has concluded.
The report,...
Water companies make progress in cutting leaks, but some must do better on pollution,...
Water companies have made progress towards meeting challenging targets set by the regulator to tackle issues such as leakage, but some companies’ environmental records...
The Renewables Obligation Certificate market risks being oversupplied, research shows
The Renewable Obligation Certificates (ROCs) supply and demand gap will be narrower in the 2020-21 compliance period than in previous years, due to lower...
Ofwat’s Water Breakthrough Challenge winners announced
Water regulator Ofwat has awarded £5.2m to innovative projects using new technology and cross-sector collaborations to improve water quality, reduce pollution and enhance services...
More English bathing waters rated ‘excellent’ than ever before
HIGHER percentage of bathing water has been classed as ‘excellent’ than ever before, new figures released today reveal.
According to Defra, an additional 18 bathing...
