New guidance puts social, environmental and community benefits at heart of land development
Guidance published this week by the Scottish Land Commission places well-being as a central consideration when assessing the business case for developing vacant or...
Ofgem scraps cheaper industry gas tariffs in October this year
OFGEM is ending the so-called “short-haul tariff” from 1 October to comply with EU regulations on harmonised prices amidst varied industry response.
The regulator has...
New energy-from-waste facility begins commercial operation
Ferrybridge Multifuel 2, referred to as one of the UK’s most efficient energy-from waste facilities, has now entered full commercial operation.
The new energy-from-waste facility...
2 out of 5 people living in water-stressed regions think water is plentiful, research...
41% of people living in parts of England where water resources are under the most pressure think that water is plentiful where they live,...
Ofwat investigates whether Thames Water is contravening the Wholesale Retail Code
OFWAT has launched an investigation into whether Thames Water is contravening the Wholesale Retail Code.
The Code is the statutory code that sets out the...
Project that allowed island of 18 turn to green energy wins award
CANNA Renewable Energy and Electrification, on the westernmost of the Small Isles archipelago in the Inner Hebrides, has won the 2019 Best Community Project...
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...
Closure of Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive to new applicants under consultation
The Government is seeking views on proposals for the closure of the domestic Renewable Heat Incentive-scheme (DRHI) to new applications on 31 March 2022.
Last...
Heat from abandoned mines one of green projects to win government backing
RESEARCH and innovation projects across the UK addressing urgent challenges such as climate change and low carbon heating will receive up to £50,000 each...
NI Water Wins Queen’s Award for Sustainable Development 2020
NORTHERN Ireland Water has won the coveted Queen’s Award for Enterprise for Sustainable Development 2020.
The awards recognise companies across the UK that display best...
