Environmental permit sought for waste-to-energy facility in Cumbria
THE ENVIRONMENT Agency is holding a public consultation on an environmental permit application to operate a waste incinerator near Kingmoor Park Industrial Estate, Carlisle.
Fortum...
New survey reveals falling values of green electricity certificates
A SNAPSHOT of 50 organisations in the energy industry has revealed that Renewable Energy Guarantee of Origin (REGOs) certificate values have dipped below 30p.
The...
10MW Shropshire solar farm to be managed by new community energy group
TWEMLOWS Solar Farm near Whitchurch is reportedly to be managed by a newly formed community energy group.
The 10MW scheme was built in 2015 using...
Research seeks to improve CO2 storage in coal reserves
CARDIFF University engineers are leading a pan-European project to explore the feasibility of enhancing carbon dioxide (CO2) storage in European coal seams.
State-of-the-art technology will...
This year’s Essex Energy Switch saw residents save average of £258
AN INITIATIVE designed to help Essex residents reduce their gas and electricity bills saved an average of £258 for each of the 1,644 households...
Energy companies voice their concerns as Ofgem opens RIIO2 consultation
CONCERNS over net zero and energy industry jobs have been raised by the industry as Ofgem has begun consultation on its RIIO-2 draft determination.
RIIO,...
Greener contracts eyed for the London Underground
MAYOR of London and Transport for London (TfL) are seeking greener contracts to power the Underground network with the publication of TfL’s renewable energy...
ADE: ‘Green Homes Grant is the industry’s time to shine’
THE ASSOCIATION for Decentralised Energy has joined voices with MPs and campaigners who are concerned about the upcoming Green Homes Grant scheme, calling for...
New Heat Commission calls for a ban on installing new gas boilers from 2025
A NEW Heat Commission convened by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and University of Birmingham has called on the Government to ban the...
New Hydrogen Council launched
THE UK Government has launched a new Hydrogen Advisory Council as part of their plan to cut down greenhouse gas emissions.
The committee will act...