Ofgem investigates United Gas and Power’s billing and communications activities
OFGEM is launching an investigation into whether United Gas and Power breached rules around billing, meter reading and communications.
The Leeds-based business energy supplier was...
Research breakthrough turns waste biomass into high value chemicals
PROCESS to transform waste materials into high value chemicals has been simplified in a new study by University of Manchester.
A collaboration between the UK...
Northern Ireland launches consultation to improve energy efficiency in new buildings
The Department of Finance (DoF) has launched a consultation proposing increased energy efficiency standards for new buildings.
According to the DoF, their proposals are the...
Government to review ‘greenwashing’ of electricity tariffs
The government will review how energy retailers market ‘green’ electricity tariffs to consumers, amid concerns that some are overstating how environmentally friendly their products...
Renewables accounted for over one third of total electricity generation, report reveals
RENEWABLES had a record-breaking year on 2019 with wind playing a major role, the latest annual report on energy generation in the UK reveals.
The...
East Suffolk Council leader ‘disappointed’ with energy scheme
LEADER of the East Suffolk Council has voiced his concerns regarding offshore windfarm developments by ScottishPower Renewables ahead the council's cabinet meeting.
While East Suffolk...
Private water supplies more likely to fail water quality tests
Private water supplies in England are more likely to fail stringent water quality tests than public supplies, warns the UK plumber approval body WaterSafe.
WaterSafe...
Consultation on Scotland’s Low Emission Zones opens
NEW consultation on regulations and guidance for Scotland’s Low Emission Zones has been opened.
This second consultation on Scotland’s Low Emission Zones seeks views on...
Industry survey reveals impact of COVID-19 on water supply chain
Large parts of the UK water and wastewater supplier community have seen a fall in business turnover during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a...
Ofwat consults on the scope and balance of developer charges and incentives
Ofwat seeks views on the structure and scope of charges for developer services, particularly on the balance of costs recovered from developers and other...
