Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Trump calls for easing water pressure standards after hair complaints

The U.S. government proposed rule changes on Wednesday that would allow shower heads to boost water pressure, after President Donald Trump repeatedly complained that...

Ofwat announces partner for water innovation competitions

Water regulator Ofwat has announced Nesta, supported by Arup and Isle Utilities, as its partner for its £200 million water innovation competitions, with the...

Resilience funding supports Scottish communities this winter

FUNDING from Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks will help communities across the north of Scotland with energy issues such as resilience, heating and change...

Ofgem investigates National Grid and Scottish Power over subsea cable

OFGEM has launched an investigation into National Grid and Scottish Power Transmission over the Western high-voltage direct current (HVDC) subsea cable. The Western HVDC is...

Cornwall Local Energy Market wins industry award

CENTRICA'S Cornwall Local Energy Market has won its fifth industry award of 2019. On 27th November, the Local Energy Market claimed the best ‘Clean Energy...

Regional green light for £58.7m Welsh low carbon programme

FOLLOWING the thumbs-up at a meeting of the Swansea Bay City Deal’s Joint Committee, the business case for the £58.7 million Supporting Innovation and...

Bristol City Council revives its electric vehicle charging network

REVIVE is a new council-owned public EV-charging network in the West of England, which was taken over by Bristol City Council from the previous...

Government to consult on recycling of batteries for electric vehicles

Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng has told the Environmental Audit Committee that there will be a consultation in the coming months to examine the recycling...

‘Improving UK homes could create 8,000 new jobs, reduce emissions, cut energy bills, alleviate...

IMPROVING UK homes could create 8,000 new jobs, reduce carbon emissions, drive down energy bills, alleviate fuel poverty, and save the NHS £1 billion,...

Work restarts on ‘first plant in the world to convert waste into grid quality...

FOLLOWING a 14-month suspension, work has restarted on a waste-to-gas plant in Swindon, Wiltshire. The facility is expected to convert 8,000 tonnes per year of household...