Technology Strategy Board to host free energy and sustainability event
The Technology Strategy Board is to host a free Innovations in Energy & Sustainability event on 14 June 2012.
ETI announces project to cut costs of tidal technologies
A project by the Energy Technologies Institute (ETI) to identify ways of providing a cost effective deployment of tidal stream technologies at commercial scale in UK waters, has been announced at All-Energy by DECC Minister Charles Hendry.
Wave and tidal power sector not a priority for Government
The Government has published its responses to an Energy & Climate Change (ECC) Committee report of February 2012, revealing that marine energy is relatively low on its agenda in the development of low-carbon solutions.
Environment Agency chief backs fracking
Chairman of the Environment Agency Lord Chris Smith has given his backing to expansion in the UK of fracking - the controversial process to extract natural gas from shale rock using massive amounts of water.
Scottish Government publishes offshore renewables investment map
The Scottish Government has published a map highlighting recent investment announcements in offshore wind, wave and tidal power.
85% of British population supports renewable energy, new poll shows
A new poll from Friends of the Earth reveals 85 per cent of British public would like to see the Government increasing the use of clean British energy and reducing the use of overseas gas, with marine energy seen as most desired renewable energy source.
EC: Green economy ‘could create 20 million jobs by 2020’
The European Commission (EC) has identified a green economy as a key opportunity for a ‘job-rich’ recovery in Europe in proposals announced yesterday (18 April), with future water challenges helping job creation.
NGOs back MPs calls for transparency on emissions
Leading Non-Governmental Organisations have responded positively to the report published yesterday (18 April) calling for more Government openness on the impact that UK consumption is having on the climate.
National Trust plans to run its properties on hydropower
Plans have been unveiled by the National Trust for a hydroelectric power scheme in Snowdonia to provide energy to its Welsh properties.
DECC opens £20m marine energy scheme
The Department of Energy & Climate Change (DECC) has today launched its eagerly awaited £20 million Marine Energy Array Demonstrator scheme (MEAD).
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Barhale completes two Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects for Severn Trent
Barhale has completed work on two separate Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects it is carrying out for Severn Trent. -
Börger UK relocates to larger premises as sales continue to grow
Börger UK, which has firmly established itself as a leading pump brand since it was set up in Staffordshire in 2004, has moved into bigger, brand-new premises in Shrewsbury. -
Register for HUBER Technology UK webinar on water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications
HUBER Technology UK & Ireland are inviting people to register for their March webinar where they will be providing information about HUBER water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications. -
Sulzer launches global Water Treatment Center of Excellence for integrated water solutions
Sulzer has launched a new global Center of Excellence (CoE) for Water Treatment Solutions - the CoE consolidates Sulzer’s wastewater treatment expertise in a unified and global manner.
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