Ofwat’s Water Breakthrough Challenge winners announced
Water regulator Ofwat has awarded £5.2m to innovative projects using new technology and cross-sector collaborations to improve water quality, reduce pollution and enhance services...
Trial aims to make EV charging easier for professional drivers
NEW collaboration between Centrica and National Car Parks aims to make electric vehicle charging more easily available to professional drivers.
Potential ways of charging commercial...
Northern Powergrid begins UK-first trial of energy-saving transformers
NORTHERN Powergrid will be the UK’s first distribution network operator to trial super low loss ground-mounted Amorphous transformers.
The transformers can reduce core losses by...
Take part in questionnaire on UK attitudes to coronavirus pandemic
ONE of the first research projects aimed at gauging the UK public’s attitude and responses to the coronavirus pandemic is being launched.
Experts at Cardiff...
Government to set aside £350m to fuel green recovery
UK industry will receive around £350 million to cut down carbon emissions under new plans to step up efforts to tackle climate change, Boris...
UK confirms pledge for zero-emission HGVs by 2040
The UK will become the first country in the world to commit to phasing out new, non-zero emission heavy goods vehicles weighing 26 tonnes...
Application date announced for £270 million Green Heat Network Fund
The new £270 million Green Heat Network Fund will open for applications from public, private and third sector applicants in England in April 2022.
The...
Bulb has paid £1.76 million for switching, overcharging, and Priority Services Register issues
BULB failed to comply with Ofgem’s rules in three separate areas between 2017 and 2020, which affected around 61,000 customers.
Around 3,800 consumers were blocked...
National Grid starts construction on world’s longest interconnector
Work has begun on Viking Link, an interconnector which will allow the exchange of electricity between Denmark and the UK.
This 765km long undersea cable will...
New venture aims to help Scotland’s water sector contribute to country’s 2040 net zero...
Scottish Water is working on a £3.5 million initiative with the Scottish Funding Council to make Scotland 'a world leader in water industry research.'
The...
