Civils contractors warn UK renewables policy will “drive sector off cliff”
Civils contractors have today warned that unless the Government adopt a sea-change in its approach to the renewables sector, the industry will “fall off a cliff”, costing jobs and growth, particularly in Scotland.
Environment Agency issues guidance on hydropower schemes
The Environment Agency has issued detailed guidance on applications to build new hydropower schemes.
Liberal Democrats: discarding the Tidal Lagoon is “utter madness”
The Conservative UK Government must give its full backing to the £1 billion Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon and allay fears about its future, Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron told the Welsh Liberal Democrat conference on Saturday in Cardiff.
Green Highland Renewables starts £13.6m Kinlochleven hydro scheme
Green Highland Renewables is about to start work on a significant new hydro scheme at Loch Eilde Mor, in the hills above Kinlochleven.
Welsh Water completes phase 2 of solar panel project
Leading renewable energy developer Dulas has completed work on the second phase of a 2.5 MW solar project which will provide energy for Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water’s Five Fords waste water treatment works in Wrexham.
ADBA expresses “relief” on reforms to feed-in tariff scheme – but DECC ambition “startlingly low”
The Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association has expressed its relief that the Department for Energy and Climate Change has listened to industry on their planned reforms to the feed-in tariff (FIT) scheme.
Carbon Trust outlines four key tools for zero carbon business plans
The Carbon Trust has flagged up supply chain sustainability, internal carbon pricing, 100% renewable energy commitments and science based targets as practical tools being used by corporates to achieve zero carbon business plans.
Global climate deal agreed in Paris
The United Nations conference on climate change in Paris has agreed an historic new global climate agreement.
EU water rules increase UK carbon emissions and cause £millions in extra costs
A new report from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers is warning that EU waste water quality demands are costing UK water companies millions every year and leading to extra carbon emissions.
AD gas has potential to meet up to 30% of UK’s domestic gas or electricity demand
The £1.15 billion allocation for the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) budget announced in the Spending Review could support the construction of an additional 140 biomethane plants –a technology with the potential to meet up to 30% of UK’s domestic gas or electricity demand.
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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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