REA warns strong UK renewables growth threatened by recent policy changes
The Renewable Energy Association is warning that strong growth in the UK renewable energy sector is being threatened by recent policy changes - multiple “sudden and severe” policy interventions over the past twelve months threaten to slow the industry’s progress.
North Yorks Council debates shale gas application
North Yorkshire County Council is currently processing a planning application relating to testing for shale gas at an existing well site near Kirby Misperton in North Yorkshire – planning officers have recommended that Third Energy should be allowed to proceed.
EY: Scaled-back renewable energy ambitions dampen Europe’s investment potential
Almost without exception, European markets slipped down EY’s Renewable energy country attractiveness index (RECAI) rankings while less mature markets across Latin America, Africa and Asia continued their ascent, reveals the latest edition of the report.
New world first standard for cutting carbon in infrastructure released
The Green Construction Board and British Standards Institution have launched a new Publically Available Specification (PAS) document for carbon management in infrastructure.
Mott MacDonald launches first carbon calculator for BIM design
Mott MacDonald has developed the Carbon Portal, the first carbon calculator capable of measuring the capital and operational carbon footprints of building information modelling (BIM) designed assets.
UN: Paris Agreement on climate change must aim for long-term environmental stability
As global leaders prepare to sign the Paris Agreement on climate change today at United Nations Headquarters in New York, the head of the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction has called on signatories to go beyond their existing commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions if the world is to avoid catastrophic future weather events.
Good Energy: new gas tariff includes 6% biomethane from sewage and manure
Green energy company Good Energy has launched a carbon neutral gas tariff to celebrate the signing of the UN Climate Change Agreement which is taking place in New York today.
£5m boost for two new Scottish hydropower schemes
Albion Community Power (ACP) has committed close to £5 million to the development of two new hydropower schemes in the Scottish Highlands.
Scottish Power: £400m investment could double Cruachan hydro plant capacity
ScottishPower, the operator of the 440 megawatt (MW) Cruachan Pumped Storage hydro plant near Oban, has completed a two-year feasibility study to determine whether it is possible to expand the station.
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.
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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. -
Börger UK relocates to larger premises as sales continue to grow
Börger UK, which has firmly established itself as a leading pump brand since it was set up in Staffordshire in 2004, has moved into bigger, brand-new premises in Shrewsbury. -
Register for HUBER Technology UK webinar on water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications
HUBER Technology UK & Ireland are inviting people to register for their March webinar where they will be providing information about HUBER water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications. -
Sulzer launches global Water Treatment Center of Excellence for integrated water solutions
Sulzer has launched a new global Center of Excellence (CoE) for Water Treatment Solutions - the CoE consolidates Sulzer’s wastewater treatment expertise in a unified and global manner.
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