Canals and Rivers Trust seek abstraction licence for West Yorks hydro power
The Canals and Rivers Trust has applied to the Environment Agency for a full licence to abstract water for hydro-electric power generation from the River Calder in West Yorkshire.
European Commission proposes 30% energy savings target for 2030
The European Commission has proposed what it describes a ‘higher and achievable’ 30% energy savings target for 2030.
Government announces over £200m boost for renewables
From October, renewable energy projects will compete for a budget of over £200 million a year, as part of the Government’s reforms to the electricity market, Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Davey announced today.
Mott Macdonald to hold free master classes on cutting carbon and costs at Anglian Water
Mott Macdonald are to hold two free master classes in London next month exploring how Anglian Water has used carbon reduction to drive capital and operational efficiencies over the last five years, and what savings the company is targeting next.
UK calls for major changes to EU’s “cap and trade” emissions system
The UK is calling for major reforms to improve the emissions “cap and trade” system put in place by the European Union since 2005 to tackle climate change.
Government publishes estimates of shale gas and oil in Scotland
The Government has published the British Geological Survey’s report of the resources in the Midland Valley, Scotland, suggesting only a modest amount of gas and oil in place.
Crown Estate invests £5.7m in Scottish offshore renewables in 2014
The 2014 Crown Estate Scotland Report, published today, shows a 13.6% increase on net capital investment to £5 million, with a significant proportion of overall investment over the year supporting Scotland’s emerging low-carbon energy industry.
UK- China climate change agreement to include offshore renewables
For the first time, the UK and Chinese governments have agreed a ground-breaking joint statement on climate change.
Make or break for climate change - world must invest $48trn on clean energy to 2035
A new International Energy Association (IEA) report, released today, says that the current trend of energy investments falls well short of the amount needed to avoid dangerous global warming, and policies in place are insufficient to give guidance to investors to reduce their carbon exposure.
EU reports lowest greenhouse gas emissions on record
The European Union's greenhouse gas emissions continued to fall in 2012, as a 1.3 % decrease cut emissions to 19.2 % below 1990 levels, according to official data from the European Environment Agency (EEA).
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ABB launches digital platform for optimizing operation of water networks
ABB has launched AquaMaster+™, a digital platform for smart water network management, designed to help water utilities monitor, analyze and manage their water networks, preventing pipeline water losses and optimizing operations. -
Safe access solutions a key requirement for water sector and other Critical Infrastructure Providers
Craig Nienaber, Business Development Manager for Safe Access Solutions (SAS) at HUBER Technology, explores why the company is seeing a growing level of interest in its safe access solutions for critical infrastructure providers, including their application in wastewater treatment assets. -
Albion Water appoints new Director of Business Development
Albion Water, the first NAV (New Appointment & Variation) to have been established in1999 and now under the ownership of SDS Water Group, has appointed Andy Holland as its new Director of Business Development. -
Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
Southern Water has released film and images showing what it’s like to walk inside Hampshire’s expanded Yew Hill underground reservoir for the very last time, before it gets filled with water. -
Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
Hear how Scottish Water has completed its £235 million Ayrshire Glasgow Resilience Project - customers across Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire will now benefit from a more secure and resilient water supply. -
United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest.
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