Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Sellafield research reveals microbial life in their fuel ponds

SELLAFIELD research has uncovered microbial life in fuel ponds, against all expectations. Two new research papers from The University of Manchester, working with Sellafield Limited and the National...

E.ON allies with Octopus Energy in a UK retail business overhaul

E.ON has partnered up with Octopus Energy, as the German company aims to revamp its UK retail business and shift away from the Npower...

Newcastle City Council achieves significant reduction in carbon footprint

A NEW report shows that Newcastle City Council has reduced its carbon footprint by 13% over the last financial year. The latest greenhouse gas report...

Ofwat makes final decisions on how to address increases in bad debt

Ofwat has confirmed its view that levels of bad debt costs across the business retail market are exceeding 2% of non-household revenue, therefore deciding...

Cambridge vows to tackle climate change and invest in energy projects in new budget

CAMBRIDGE City Council sets out its priority of taking action on climate change and biodiversity in its budget for 2020-21. The General Fund Budget Setting Report, which...

Tariff extension for renewable heat projects announced by government

GREEN-MINDED companies that applied to the government’s tariff guarantee scheme before June 29 will have an extra 14 months to get their low-carbon heat...

200k fined after contractors were injured at a Cheshire power station

An ELECTRICITY power station company was was fined £200,000 after three contractors were injured by a sudden release of water and sludge at a...

Ofwat warns water customers could pay more following CMA findings on price review

Water regulator Ofwat has warned that customers will pay more on their water bills and investors could scoop up the extra as higher dividend...

Ofwat seeks information on protecting customer credit balances in the business retail market

Water regulator Ofwat seeks information on the current arrangements for protecting customer money held by retailers in the business retail market. In April 2017, the business...

Innovative ideas sought to mitigate radar risk of wind farms

NEW technology to ensure future wind farms will not affect the UK’s Air Defence radar system will be developed as part of a £2m...