Renewables bring £2.5bn boost to UK economy
UK Energy Secretary Chris Huhne today revealed more evidence of the economic benefits of renewable energy as he reaffirmed the coalition’s commitment to meeting EU renewable energy targets.
Future of Cornish wave hub secured
The offshore marine energy project in Cornwall, which allows developers to test new wave energy technology, will be taken on by the Government to secure its future as a vital part of the UK's green energy sources.
EU launches carbon and water footprint mapping tool
The European Union’s One Planet Economy Network EU project (OPEN:EU) has launched a unique new tool for mapping ecological carbon and water footprint data across all the 27 EU member states.
WWF calls for Government to endorse UK carbon plan
Leading environmental organisation WWF has called for the Government to fully the UK carbon budgets.
EU predicts huge renewable energy growth in next 10 years
The European Environment Agency has published a report predicting huge renewable energy growth during the coming decade, if the EU countries meet their projections.
Water companies do well in 1st CRC energy efficiency league table
The Environment Agency has this morning published the first CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Performance League Table which ranks thousands of UK businesses according to how they manage their energy use. The water companies did well, with six in the top one hundred.
Tidal scheme at heart of £50bn Thames Hub plan
The Thames Hub scheme proposed by architects Foster + Partners, in collaboration with engineering consultants Halcrow, has placed tidal power at the heart of the £50bn plan to transform London’s Thames Estuary.
Sewage gas for Grid projects hit problem
Innovative projects by two UK water companies to pump gas from sewage into the National Grid have both hit problems.
Government proposals to stimulate renewables infrastructure investment
Proposals to support renewable electricity and intended to bring forward “a surge of investment” in the UK’s energy infrastructure were published by the Government today.
Investing in renewable energy could generate returns of over 10%
Carbon Trust Advisory analysis has found that businesses which invest in renewable energy could make average returns of 11-12%, with the potential for returns in excess of 20%.
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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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