Government says removal of CCL exemption for renewables will save £3.9bn
In a move which the Government said would save £3.9 billion over the lifetime of this Parliament, Chancellor George Osborne yesterday removed the current exemption for electricity from renewable sources from the climate change levy.
National Trust to invest £30 million in renewables
The National Trust is to invest £30 million investment in renewable energy to heat and power its properties- the organisation’s biggest-ever investment in renewables.
Canal and River Trust seeks abstraction licence for hydropower scheme
The Canal and River Trust has applied to the Environment Agency for an abstraction licence in Yorkshire for a new hydropower generation scheme.
IEA:early peak in energy emissions is key to success in Paris climate talks
A peak in global energy-related emissions could be achieved as early as 2020 and at no net economic cost, the International Energy Agency said in its new World Energy Outlook Special Report on Energy and Climate Change published today.
PWC: Energy trilemma emphasis shifts towards sustainability by 2020
The potential for a robust global climate deal at the Paris Climate Summit in December 2015 is driving an increased emphasis on renewables and clean tech in the next five years according to energy companies surveyed in PwC's new global power and utilities survey.
Cornwall and Isles of Scilly launch Marine Renewable Energy Roadmap
The Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Local Enterprise Partnership (C&IoS LEP), Cornwall Council and the Council of the Isles of Scilly have jointly launched their Marine Renewable Energy (MRE) Roadmap.
Bradford Council to develop hydropower scheme
The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is planning to develop a hydro-electric power scheme.
IEA report calls for public spending on low-carbon technology R&D to be tripled
The International Energy Agency is calling for a concerted push for clean-energy innovation as the only way the world can meet its climate goals and for public spending on low-carbon technology R&D to be tripled.
United Utilities and Peel Energy submit plans for 16 new wind turbines
United Utilities and Peel Energy have submitted plans to expand an existing East Lancashire wind farm on Scout Moor by 16 new turbines.
EC approves Portuguese state aid for ocean energy technologies scheme
The European Commission has found a Portuguese scheme aimed at promoting renewable energy technologies to support demonstration projects producing renewable energy from the ocean (wave energy, tidal energy) and innovative offshore wind technologies to be in line with EU state aid rules.
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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
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