Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Plan for first zero carbon industrial cluster in Humber unveiled

NEW report outlining how the world’s first zero carbon industrial cluster can be developed in the UK by 2040 has been published. The proposals published...

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...

Ofgem confirms plans to boost investment in local electricity grids

Ofgem has confirmed its plans to boost investment in local electricity grids needed to support the growth in electric cars, small scale renewables, storage...

Utility sector collaborates to close 277,000 workforce gap

UTILITY industry leaders have joined forces to form Energy & Utilities Skills Partnership, which seeks to launch the 2020-2025 Workforce Renewal and Skills Strategy. The...

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...

10MW Shropshire solar farm to be managed by new community energy group

TWEMLOWS Solar Farm near Whitchurch is reportedly to be managed by a newly formed community energy group. The 10MW scheme was built in 2015 using...

Northumbrian Water uses ultraviolet light to transform water treatment

NORTHUMBRIAN Water is set to begin using an ultraviolet light disinfection process to clean drinking water at one of its large water treatment works...

New report reviews the Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting scheme

New report reviews the emissions reporting, energy consumption and related matters under the new Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) rules. The Thematic Review, created...

Civic buildings in Leeds to get waste-powered heat and hot water

CIVIC buildings in the Leeds city centre are due to be connected to waste-powered heat and hot water ahead of schedule thanks to progress...

Funding to tackle fuel poverty opens for applications

The UK’s biggest electricity distributor is inviting not-for-profit organisations, charities and community groups to apply for new funding, to help tackle the threat of...