Thursday, April 25, 2024

Water Industry National Environment Programme under consultation

The Environment Agency and Ofwat have set out the review of the Water Industry National Environment Programme (WINEP). The WINEP, which sets out the actions...

Scotland announces £64 million for local heat and energy efficiency projects

A programme to tackle fuel poverty and improve energy efficiency is set to receive an extra £9 million of funding this year to support...

Winning projects under Natural Environment Investment Readiness Fund revealed

Projects to restore kelp forests, create new woodland, deliver natural flood risk management, and improve water quality are among an initial 27 schemes to...

New consultation looks at new guidance for permitted facilities that transfer or treat waste...

The Environment Agency is seeking views on proposed new guidance for appropriate measures for permitted facilities that transfer or treat waste electrical and electronic...

National Grid ESO unveils Future Energy Scenarios 2021

The electricity system operator for Great Britain describes what the future of energy may look like between now and 2050. The Future Energy Scenarios (FES)...

‘Progress made but too many water companies are still falling short’, says Environment Agency...

The Environment Agency has released its annual report on the environmental performance of England’s nine water and sewerage companies. Whilst there were improvements in 2020, according...

Water sector set to invest £2.7 billion on building back greener

The water sector will invest £2.7 billion to deliver lasting environmental improvements. Ofwat, in collaboration with Defra, the Environment Agency, the Drinking Water Inspectorate, and...

Ofwat outlines eight ways water companies can provide support to customers

Ofwat has set out a number of actions water companies can take to help customers who may be struggling through the pandemic in a...

Government publishes ‘world’s first greenprint’ to decarbonise all modes of domestic transport by 2050

The UK's Transport decarbonisation plan has been announced by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps. The plan is set to provide a world-leading ‘greenprint’ to cut emissions...

New consultation examines reforming Warm Home Discount

New consultation on proposals to extend, expand, and reform the Warm Home Discount scheme to 2026 has been launched. The Warm Home Discount scheme obliges...