Competition watchdog to examine Ofwat price review after appeals
FOLLOWING appeals from water companies, the Competition and Markets Authority will be examining Ofwat’s proposed 2020-25 price control.
Every five years Ofwat must decide how...
Kirklees tackles air pollution with a new West Yorkshire Low Emissions Strategy officer
KIRKLEES Council in West Yorkshire has approved a new plan to reduce air pollution across the borough with various means up to March 2024.
The...
‘We will continue to ensure that our energy system remains secure and reliable’, Minister...
ENERGY Minister Kwasi Kwarteng stated that the UK energy market has 'responded positively' to the challenges imposed by the coronavirus pandemic in a Group...
Birmingham ‘innovation hub’ boosts global clean energy prospects
BRITISH and German energy experts from industry and academia are creating a new Birmingham-based ‘Innovation Hub’ to deliver new approaches to energy and waste...
American investment firm KKR acquires Viridor for £4.2bn
KKR, a global investment firm, has successfully acquired recycling, renewable energy and waste management company Viridor for £4.2 billion today.
Phil Piddington, who has been...
Three new biomethane plants to be added into Cadent’s network this year
THREE new biomethane production plants are to be added into Cadent’s network this year.
Increasing the use of biomethane – using food, farm, human and other wastes as feedstocks to...
SSE Renewables acquires onshore wind project in Ireland
SSE Renewables has acquired a 29-turbine, shovel-ready consented wind farm development in Ireland with an installed capacity in excess of 100MW, subject to final...
Solar Trade Association criticises Ofgem Targeting Review decision
Today Ofgem has announced its final decision on its Targeted Charging Review, which has received a mixed reaction from the Solar Trade Association (STA).
The...
Breeze Energy ordered to pay £486,232 to Ofgem
BREEZE Energy has been issued with a provisional order by Ofgem, compelling the supplier to pay £486,232.06 including interest in Renewables Obligation on 31...
New report details electricity consumption and renewable generation in Northern Ireland
45.4% of total electricity consumption in Northern Ireland was generated from renewable sources located in the country, a new report reveals.
The ‘Electricity Consumption and...
