£200m pumped storage hydro scheme planned for Isle of Lewis
Eishken Ltd has announced plans for an innovative scheme that will deliver a significant boost to energy production in Scotland.
EU funds Arctic station network to boost climate change research
A € 9.5 million+ EU-funded INTERACT project has built a network of Arctic research stations, allowing them to coordinate and share resources more efficiently.
Nationwide gains Carbon Trust certification for carbon, water and waste
Nationwide Building Society has become the first high-street financial services provider in the UK to achieve triple recertification to the Carbon Trust Standards for carbon, water and waste.
Radical Energy Ltd applies for hydropower water abstraction licences
Radical Energy Ltd has applied to the Environment Agency for three water abstraction licences for hydropower generation.
New Govt figures show huge growth in biogas for electricity and heat
New official figures show 40% more renewable electricity was produced from biogas from waste and farms in 2015 compared to 2014. The government's annual Digest of UK Energy Statistics (DUKES), also reflects growth in biomethane to grid with the generation of heat from anaerobic digestion more than doubling.
Biomethane supply is dominant gas source in SW England for much of 2015
Data from Wales & West Utilities, the gas emergency and pipeline service that serves the south-west of England and Wales, shows that biomethane supply was the dominant gas source for the area during much of 2015.
Brexit: Lords to question experts over impact on UK energy and climate change policy
The House of Lords EU Sub-Committee on Energy and Environment will this week question experts from UCL and Chatham House about the possible impact of Brexit on EU and UK energy and climate change policy.
Biogas grows 30% in a year to power 800,000 homes – new industry report
Almost a third more biogas energy is being produced in the UK compared to this time last year, according to new figures from industry trade body ADBA.
ADBA to launch best practice scheme at UK AD & Biogas
Following on from a consultation on improving standards for AD operations which closed this week, the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association has announced that a Best Practice Scheme will be launched at UK AD & Biogas on 6 July.
Scotland exceeds 2020 climate targets 6 years early
Scottish Climate Change Secretary Roseanna Cunningham has confirmed that Scotland has exceeded the level of its 2020 target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 42% six years early.
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Making storm overflow data make Sense – Metasphere launches dedicated monitoring device
With the UK government demanding a 50% reduction in storm overflow spills by 2029, the era of reactive management is over. Speaking in the House of Commons on 21 July 2025, then environment secretary Steve Reed said, “This Government will cut water companies’ sewage pollution in half by the end of the decade.” -
King’s Award for Enterprise shows ERG moving forward with growth in UK and Asia
ERG, the leading supplier of odour control systems and industrial gas cleaning & thermal systems, has been awarded the coveted King’s Award for Enterprise. -
Welsh Water’s ORAI system shortlisted for three categories at the British Data Awards 2026
Welsh Water’s new artificial intelligence-driven tool, ORAI, has been shortlisted for three categories at the prestigious British Data Awards 2026 – underscoring the company’s commitment to using cutting-edge technology to deliver better outcome for customers. -
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.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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