Ofgem approves securing Shetland’s future electricity needs via transmission link
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks has received an Ofgem approval to its proposal to secure Shetland’s future electricity needs by contributing towards the Shetland...
New inquiry examines the role of community energy in net zero
The Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) will be examining what role community energy could be playing in decarbonising energy and heat in a new investigation.
Community...
Green groups urge Chancellor to back green heat scheme
LEADING green groups have written to the Chancellor, urging him to prioritise capital investment in decarbonising the UK’s homes in his economic statement.
The letter...
Scotland accelerates its role in the autonomous vehicle industry
FUTURE vision of the connected and autonomous vehicle industry in Scotland has been laid out by the Scottish Government.
Newly published CAV Roadmap sets out...
Energy demand in Great Britain reaches last year’s levels for the first time since...
Lockdown measures created a sudden fall in electricity demand at the end of March and into April, with demand falling by 15% below 2019...
Local authorities encouraged to apply for EV chargepoint funding
Local authorities are being urged to take advantage of a £20 million cash injection to boost the number of on-street electric vehicle chargepoints in...
Developing sustainable plastic packaging: apply for funding
BUSINESSES can apply for a share of up to £37 million to support projects that look at ways to radically reduce waste from plastic...
Climate Change Agreement scheme to be extended
BUSINESSES across the UK are set to save up to £300 million a year, as the government launched a consultation on extending the Climate...
Nottingham declares Climate and Ecological Emergency and unveils carbon neutrality plan
NEW decade begins with Nottingham City Council declaring a climate emergency and urging others to help it meet its ambitious target to be carbon...
Ofwat consults on regulatory reporting for water companies
Ofwat has launched a consultation on regulatory reporting for water companies for the 2021-22 reporting year.
One of the three goals set out in Ofwat's...
