New tariffs heat give green gas from AD plants ‘vital boost’
The UK’s green gas industry has described the restoring of higher tariff levels for the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) as a ‘vital boost’ to the UK’s ability to produce renewable green gas for heating homes and businesses through anaerobic digestion (AD).
Climate Group publishes guide to integrating renewable electricity into the supply chain
The Climate Group in partnership with the CDP, has published a new guide to integrating renewable electricity into the supply chain.
Severn Trent aims to provide 20MW of flexible capacity to National Grid by 2020
Severn Trent, which provides water to 4.5 million households and businesses across the Midlands and Wales, is aiming to provide over 20MW of flexible capacity to National Grid from across its network by 2020.
Welsh Assembly targets 70% electricity generation from renewable energy by 2030
The Welsh Cabinet Secretary for Environment has announced new ambitious targets for clean energy generation in Wales – Lesley Griffiths wants Wales to generate 70 per cent of its electricity consumption from renewable energy by 2030.
New report shows US states, cities & business delivering on Paris climate agreement - despite Trump
A new report shows that the impact from the United States’ decision to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement could be significantly mitigated thanks to determined action shown by US states, cities and businesses.
New research shows cyborg bacteria could generate fuel from water, sunlight & CO2
To enable humans to capture more of the sun's energy than natural photosynthesis can, scientists have taught bacteria to cover themselves in tiny, highly efficient solar panels to produce useful compounds.
GMB: renewables subsidies should be funded via general taxation - ROCs "unfit for purpose"
The GMB union is calling for UK renewable energy subsidies to be funded via general taxation, describing the Renewables Obligation Certificate system as “unfit for purpose.”
Study warns Europe will be “hit hard” by future climate-related disasters
Weather-related disasters could affect around two-thirds of the European population annually by the end of this century, according to a new study from the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre, the EC’s science and knowledge arm.
CCC warns UK Government over lack of action to address climate change risks
The Committee on Climate Change is warning that the UK’s transition to a resilient, low-carbon economy is in danger of being derailed by a lack of Government action on climate change and that new plans for a new Parliament are urgently needed.
NAO warns Hinkley Point C deal locks consumers into “risky and expensive project”
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy’s deal for Hinkley Point C has locked consumers into a risky and expensive project with uncertain strategic and economic benefits, according to a new report from the National Audit Office.
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South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK. -
BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies.
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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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