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.
Government climate change adviser publishes 5th Carbon Budget
The Committee on Climate Change, the independent, statutory body which advises the UK Government and Devolved Administrations, has published its 5th Carbon Budget.
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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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