IEA report calls for public spending on low-carbon technology R&D to be tripled
The International Energy Agency is calling for a concerted push for clean-energy innovation as the only way the world can meet its climate goals and for public spending on low-carbon technology R&D to be tripled.
United Utilities and Peel Energy submit plans for 16 new wind turbines
United Utilities and Peel Energy have submitted plans to expand an existing East Lancashire wind farm on Scout Moor by 16 new turbines.
EC approves Portuguese state aid for ocean energy technologies scheme
The European Commission has found a Portuguese scheme aimed at promoting renewable energy technologies to support demonstration projects producing renewable energy from the ocean (wave energy, tidal energy) and innovative offshore wind technologies to be in line with EU state aid rules.
Investment opportunity in new Devon hydro scheme
Working in partnership with Triodos Bank, Dart Renewables Ltd, a company set up to develop a hydro power scheme on the Totnes weir in Devon, has launched a £1.3 million bond issue.
Government enters negotiations on Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon scheme
As part of yesterday’s Budget Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne has announced that the government has decided to enter in to the first phase of negotiations on a Contract for Difference for Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon.
Cameron, Clegg and Miliband sign joint climate change agreement
In a highly unusual move, the Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition have agreed to work together across party lines to tackle climate change.
Demand for renewable energy in Europe surges in 2014 – hydro tops list
The European market for renewable energy, documented with Guarantees of Origin, increased by 26.5 % in 2014 compared to 2013.
New plans to double capacity of Snowdonia Pumped Hydro project to 99.9MW
Snowdonia Pumped Hydro Limited have notified the Planning Inspectorate of an intended application for the Glyn Rhonwy Pumped Storage scheme.
Power firm seeks licence for River Thames hydropower scheme
South East Power Engineering Limited have made an application to the Environment Agency to impound water on the River Thames for a hydropower generation scheme.
UN warns on climate change funding gap
Despite public funding of climate change adaptation measures reaching as high as $26 billion in 2012-2013, a new United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) report predicts a significant funding gap after 2020 unless new and additional finance for adaptation is made available.
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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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