New initiative asks organisations to Pledge to Net Zero
PLEDGE to Net Zero is the first industry commitment in the UK requiring science-based targets from its signatories to tackle carbon emissions within their...
Northern Ireland to review strategic planning policy on oil and gas development
Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has announced that she is commencing a review of strategic planning policy on oil and gas development. The review will...
Mitie’s first electric vans hit the roads
FACILITIES management and professional services company Mitie is revving up its electric vehicle commitment as its first fleet of electric vans hit the roads.
The...
Renewable heat schemes launched for homeowners and SMEs in Scotland
A new £4.5 million cashback incentive to help people install renewable and energy efficiency measures in their homes has been announced by the Scottish Government.
Homeowners will...
Government announces funding competition for wind farm innovation with US
UK businesses can apply for a share of up to £1.5 million to work with US partners on the $40 million US offshore wind...
Welsh Government unveils country’s new clean air plan
THE WELSH Government has today outlined the measures it will take to improve the country’s air quality under its Clean Air Plan for Wales:...
Portsmouth’s energy efficiency scheme reports results
SWITCHED On Portsmouth, a home energy efficiency programme in the city and surrounding areas, has released a report charting the past 12 months to...
Sprinklers to be mandatory in new residential towers in the new building safety changes
STEPS to further reform the building safety system with the 'biggest changes in a generation' have been announced by Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick.
New measures...
Ofwat to temporarily increase business retail price caps
Ofwat has published its decision to temporarily increase price caps in the business retail market by 0.49%, allowing retailers to share some of the...
Kent roads are rubbish with new resurfacing venture
PLASTIC waste which would otherwise have gone to landfill or incineration is being used to resurface roads for the first time in Kent.
In a...
