Day: 27 October 2014

Ofgem greenlights Scottish subsea energy link

Ofgem has given the go-ahead to a £1.1bn funding package for an undersea transmission link in northern Scotland which would connect 1.2GW of renewable energy to the mainland grid.

Hurricane helps wind energy sector overtake nuclear

Wind power energy production in the UK overtook nuclear power-plants last week following Hurricane Gonzalo, prompting a major energy production milestone this quarter.

M&S unveils sustainable alternative to wire clips

Marks and Spencer (M&S) has rolled out a recyclable alternative to the nemesis of millions of children on Christmas morning - the fiddly plastic wires used in toy packaging.

B&Q brings carrier bag charge to England

Following the success of mandatory carrier bag charges in Wales and Scotland, B&Q has announced a charging scheme of its own in England; in an effort to encourage customers to re-use old bags and reduce pollution.

EXCLUSIVE: Circular Economy Task Force to put policy reform in the spotlight

The newly appointed chair of the Circular Economy Task Force has revealed that changing Government policy will be the central focus of a 'new and ambitious phase' for the business-led group in the run-up to the next General Election.

BT hopes to cut energy costs by 10% with new boiler technology

BT has rolled out a new 'intelligent boiler optimisation' across 246 sites on its estate, after a trial run at three locations netted energy savings between 8% and 13%.

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