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Day: 14 March 2013

EEA calls for shipping industry to ‘systematically’ tackle emissions

Air pollutants and greenhouse gases emissions from the shipping sector have increased substantially in the last two decades, according to a report from the European Environment Agency (EEA).

Boris Johnson bids to boost market for London’s small energy producers

Boris Johnson is bidding to enable the capital's small electricity producers to sell power to the market at a better rate.

Wales’ ‘thriving’ marine energy sector has potential to become world leader

Wales has the potential to be a world leader in marine energy technology and production, says Business Minister Edwina Hart.

Taylor Wimpey develops energy reduction plan that could save £38m

UK residential developer Taylor Wimpey is working with the Carbon Trust to identify and save £38m by 2020 by improving energy efficiency across the business and its supply chain.

Red Nose Day: What to expect from cause-related entertainment

As Comic Relief celebrates its 25th anniversary, Debbie Griffiths believes it still leads the way.

Energy

Renewable electricity investors to benefit from streamlined support process

The support application process for renewable electricity projects is to become simpler under a Government policy update published today.

World’s largest plastics plant hits recycling milestone

Coca Cola Enterprises' (CCE) joint venture with recycling firm ECO Plastics, called Continuum Recycling, has ramped up its capacity to 100% and has now sorted a quarter of a billion bottles.

Mixed reactions as Green Deal figures reveal 1,800 assessments in first month

The Government has revealed today that more than 1,800 assessments have been carried out in homes and businesses since the Green Deal scheme launched in January.

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