Parliamentary Committee to ask CCC Chief tomorrow how UK can stay on track to reach Net Zero - with "no credible plans" in place
The House of Commons Select Committee for Energy Security and Net Zero (ESNZ) will hear evidence tomorrow from the leadership of the UK’s Climate Change Committee (CCC) as part of its ongoing inquiry into the Work of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
Climate Change Committee warns over lack of Government progress on climate change and cutting emissions
The Climate Change Committee (CCC) is warning over lack of Government progress on climate change and cutting emissions, saying its confidence in the UK meeting its goals from 2030 onwards is now “markedly less than it was” in its previous assessment a year ago.
Scottish Water : major £5 million solar power scheme goes live in East Dunbartonshire
A major £5 million solar power scheme is now live at Scottish Water’s most energy intensive site - led by Scottish Water Horizons the scheme has seen 8,448 ground-mounted solar Photovoltaic (PV) panels installed at Balmore Water Treatment Works in East Dunbartonshire.
Royal HaskoningDHV partners with ABB to provide standardized solution for its Nereda wastewater treatment technology
ABB has been selected by Royal HaskoningDHV as a preferred global automation supplier for its Nereda® Technology, a sustainable and cost-effective wastewater treatment solution that purifies water using aerobic granular sludge (AGS).
Anglian Water tenders £4m AMP7/8 contract for efficiency & optimisation consultancy services
Anglian Water has gone out to tender with an AMP7/8 contract for efficiency and optimisation consultancy services for clean water worth an estimated £4 million.
Water sector experts predict upcoming trends for 2023
Northumbrian Water Group’s Head of Innovation, Angela MacOscar and HP Nanda, Divisional CEO (Water Utility) at global water and pump solutions company Grundfos have shared their predictions for the water sector in 2023.
Scottish Water – construction work starts on £5m solar PV scheme at Balmore Water Treatment Works
Construction work has started on a £5 million solar PV scheme at Balmore Water Treatment Works - one of the largest treatment plants in Scottish Water’s portfolio.
Anglian Water launches supply chain market engagement initiative on energy challenges
Anglian Water has launched a pre-market engagement initiative ahead of going out to tender for its upcoming Energy Challenge.
Scottish Water installs innovative ‘dual-sided’ £985k solar scheme at Fraserburgh Treatment Works
An innovative solar scheme which produces energy from both sides of a solar panel has been installed at a Scottish Water site to support the company’s drive towards net zero emissions.
Northumbrian Water increases green energy generation with solar power at six new sites
Northumbrian Water has taken further steps to achieve Net Zero in 2027 and reduce energy costs with the installation of more green energy generation on a number of its sites.
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Pumps prove to be smooth operators for Anglian Water
“SAS (Surplus Activated Sludge) is a bit weird and can do odd things,” says Stuart Chatten, Lead Bioresources Technician at Whitlingham Water Recycling Centre (WRC), one of Anglian Water’s principal centres for processing sewage, serving a population of 400,000. -
Owen Mace takes over as Director of BPF Plastic Pipes Group
Owen Mace has taken over as Director of the British Plastics Federation (BPF) Plastic Pipes Group on the retirement of Caroline Ayres. He was previously Standards and Technical Manager for the group. -
Ledbury engineering firm strengthens senior team as demand for water process systems grows
PureTec Separations, the Ledbury-based water treatment engineering firm, has appointed Dan Norman as its new Sales Manager – Water Process Systems, supporting the company’s continued growth in the UK and international markets. -
BactoCloud platform for bNovate’s BactoSense instruments brings new understanding of water quality
bNovate has launched BactoCloud, a secure cloud-based platform that connects and manages its BactoSense instruments, enabling real-time monitoring and optimization of microbial water quality.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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