New report reveals impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on UK’s total energy use
Total energy use in the UK dropped 13% in 2020, according to a new brief by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy...
Smart meter minimum annual targets at the centre of new consultation
The government has launched a consultation on annual tolerance levels associated with smart meter installation targets for energy suppliers in Great Britain and the...
UK energy industry sees rise of women in management
38% of the UK’s top energy companies still have no women on their management boards, the latest statistics show.
The 2020 annual board statistics by business...
Bats inspire new invention to help prevent oil and gas pipe leaks
ENGINEERS have developed a new scanning technique inspired by the natural world that can detect corroding metals in oil and gas pipelines.
By mimicking how...
SSEN seeks flexible energy services on the west coast of Scotland
LOCAL generators on the west coast of Scotland will have the opportunity to contribute to delivering a low-carbon, smarter energy system as SSEN seeks...
All new homes to be zero carbon in North Somerset climate plan
SERIES of initiatives, projects and policy changes have been devised by North Somerset Council to help tackle the climate emergency.
The measures are set out...
East Hampshire District Council on course to adopt a new Climate and Environment Strategy
EAST Hampshire District Council (EHDC) has pledged to reduce its carbon emissions to zero by 2050 as part of a new strategy to tackle...
Amazon announces UK wind farm
AMAZON has announced the largest corporate wind power purchase agreement in the UK, which can power 46,000 homes.
Located on the Kintyre Peninsula, Scotland, the...
McDonald’s to roll out rapid charging points in all their UK restaurants
MCDONALD'S will roll-out electric vehicle (EV) rapid charging points across its Drive Thru restaurants in the UK.
The work will be carried out in partnership with...
Ofwat revokes Tor Water’s license
THE DECISION about the Devon firm comes after months of problems related to unpaid bills to three separate water companies: Bristol Water, Wessex Water...
