Southern Water awarded Carbon Trust Standard
Southern Water has been awarded the Carbon Trust Standard for continued efforts to reduce its impact on the environment.
Planning Inspectorate considers plan to double Snowdonia pumped storage capacity
The Planning Inspectorate has received an application from Snowdonia Pumped Hydro Ltd to expand the output of the proposed 600 MWh pumped electricity storage facility at Glyn Rhonwy near Llanberis from 49.9MW to 99.9MW.
New report says EU 23% emissions cut shows climate change leadership ahead of Paris
The European Union is on track towards meeting and overachieving its 2020 target for reducing greenhouse emissions by 20%, according to a new report published by the European Environment Agency (EEA).
United Utilities invests £3.5m in 12k floating solar panels for reservoir
United Utilities is investing £3.5 million to install Europe’s largest floating solar power array system at the town’s Godley reservoir at Hyde in Greater Manchester.
Research flags up significant energy efficiency opportunity in global wastewater management
Increasing energy efficiency through the adoption of readily available wastewater management technologies can slash related emissions by nearly half, according to a new study released today by leading global water technology company Xylem Inc.
Climate action ahead of Paris: more ambition needed to achieve below 2°C goal
Countries' climate plans announced ahead of the UN summit reveal unparalleled efforts to tackle climate change. However, an ambitious global climate deal needs to lay the foundations for further efforts to keep global warming in check, a high-level Forum co-hosted by the European Commission has concluded.
Carbon Trust launches new Supply Chain Carbon Standard
The Carbon Trust has launched a new international certification for organisations working to measure, manage and reduce carbon emissions outside their direct operational control.
New proposals for cross-border co-operation on energy between Scotland and Ireland
A suite of detailed reports has been published today concerning the coordinated development of offshore electricity grid and marine renewable energy projects between the jurisdictions of Scotland, Northern Ireland and Ireland.
AD electrical capacity now beyond 500MWe – 600% growth from non-water sector in 5 years
The anaerobic digestion (AD) industry now delivers an electrical equivalent capacity (electricity and biomethane) of 514 megawatts across 411 plants in the farming, waste and water sectors - the AD sector has grown by over 600% outside of the water sector over the past five years.
Feed-in Tariffs: Welsh Government warns of bleak future for renewables
Carl Sargeant, Natural Resources Minister in the Welsh Assembly is warning that schemes like the Abergwyngregyn hydro scheme are unlikely to ever get built in the future if the recent Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) proposals to change the process for application to Feed-in Tariffs are introduced.
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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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