National Grid ESO to pay £1.5 million into Ofgem voluntary redress fund following investigation...
In 2017, energy regulator Ofgem introduced a financial incentive to drive National Grid Electricity System Operator (National Grid ESO) to produce more accurate forecasts.
The...
Human waste used for sustainable food production in Sheffield research
RESEARCHERS at the University of Sheffield are working on solutions to ‘clean up’ sewage sludge, extracting toxic heavy metals to leave behind phosphate.
This will...
Restrictions on sale of coal and wet wood for home burning begin
Restrictions on the sale of coal, wet wood and manufactured solid fuels for burning in the home have came into force on first of...
UK businesses planning to spend £16bn on electric vehicles, research says
UK businesses are set to invest £15.8bn in the electrification of their vehicle fleets over the next year, a 50% uplift on their spending...
Work to tackle pollution continues in Air Aware Staffordshire
GETTING employees to use more sustainable travel to and from work, encouraging pupils and parents to travel sustainably and looking at the future demand...
Birmingham University generates nearly £25m for the economy by providing energy support for SMEs
UNIVERSITY of Birmingham’s Energy Institute SME engagement programme has generated a net income of almost £25 million for the regional economy.
Funded by the European...
Revised energy National Policy Statements under consultation
A new consultation seeks views on the revised energy National Policy Statements that support decisions on major energy infrastructure.
First designated and published in 2011,...
‘Post-coronavirus recovery could be used as opportunity to boost climate adaptation investment’
CHAIRS of the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Committee and the Environmental Audit Committee (EAC), have written to the Chancellor warning that time...
Mixed pollution results for London during lockdown
Levels of the pollutant nitrogen dioxide (NO2) has reduced significantly during lockdown, research from King’s College London has found.
Concentrations of NO2 have lowered as much...
Call for evidence launched for review on support for water customers in financial hardship
A major review has been launched into existing assistance schemes for customers struggling to pay their water bills.
The Consumer Council for Water (CCW) has...
