Friday, March 29, 2024

Ofwat proposes to strengthen financial ring-fencing provisions to protect customers

Ofwat is consulting on updating the ring-fencing provisions contained in the licences of the 17 water companies in England and Wales, which protects customers...

New technology launched to help care for Scotland’s traditional buildings

INNOVATIVE new technology which could transform how Scotland’s historic buildings are managed, maintained and repaired has been launched. A new software tool, which allows surveys...

Consultation launched on planting and management of England’s trees

PLANS to accelerate tree planting and improve the management of our existing trees and woodlands are underway as the government launched a consultation to...

Solihull’s Affordable Warmth Solutions celebrates a decade of tackling fuel poverty

Affordable Warmth Solutions celebrates its ten year anniversary, having helped 90,000 families to live in a warm, dry home. The Community Interest Company, based in...

Plans to decarbonise UK power system by 2035 unveiled

A 'landmark commitment' to decarbonise the UK’s electricity system by 2035 has been confirmed by Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Business and Energy Secretary...

£8 million boost for low carbon heat projects in south Wales

Hundreds of homes and buildings across Cardiff and Bridgend will receive low-carbon energy from new heat network projects thanks to a £8 million boost...

‘Scotland and Norway are natural partners’, Sturgeon tells conference

SCOTLAND and Norway can work together to play a major role in tackling climate change, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon told Norwegian business leaders. Addressing the...

EU adopts a common language for sustainable investors

THE EUROPEAN Parliament has adopted a new Taxonomy Regulation – a key piece of legislation that will boost private sector investment in green and...

Ofwat consults on further measures to protect business retail customers

OFWAT has launched a consultation on a further package of measures aimed at protecting business retail customers and minimising disruption in the market as...

Ofgem will review its 2020 work plans due to COVID-19

OFGEM has announced it is to review its work plans for 2020 in light of the coronavirus pandemic. An Ofgem spokesperson told Current±: “From Wednesday...