Friday, April 19, 2024

Sheffield University leads £1.2m research network to build sustainable food systems

The University of Sheffield has been awarded £1.2 million to lead a network of researchers working to build a sustainable, resilient global food system. Sheffield...

North West receives funding boost to figure their way to become UK’s first net...

THE NORTH West Energy and Hydrogen Cluster has been awarded Government funding to map out the region’s journey to becoming the UK’s first net...

Is your biodiesel contributing to deforestation?

A report recently published by bio-energy consultants NNFCC found that in order to meet the growing demand for used cooking oils, companies are increasingly...

National Grid launches Mersey power tender

NATIONAL Grid ESO is offering a nine-year contract for reactive power services in the Mersey region. This is the first time that the company has...

World’s first timing centre protects UK from the effects of satellite failure

THE ENERGY grid could become more resilient with the help of the world’s first National Timing Centre in the UK, Science Minister Amanda Solloway...

Ofgem allows utilities to resume debt collection as lockdown eases

UTILITY companies are allowed to restart debt collection from July but they could face enforcement action for aggressive practices against customers, Ofgem warns. Gas and...

Drivers want to accelerate shift to low carbon transport, says new research

THE PUBLIC wants to reduce the carbon footprint of their transportation but the practicalities of owning an electric vehicle cause concerns, according to new...

First successful Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme projects published and Phase 2 announced

429 projects across England have been confirmed to receive funding from Phase 1 of the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme, while Phase 2 has been...

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...

Scottish government to set up task force to support energy sector’s COVID-19 and Net...

THE SCOTTISH Government is to hold regular meetings of the Strategic Leadership Group on Oil and Gas and Energy Transition to work in partnership...