Day: 7 February 2013

Government buys multimillion pound equity stake in six windfarms

The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) has announced that it has invested £50m in five onshore wind farms and one offshore.

Greg Barker announces ‘go-to’ guide for PV installers

Climate change minister Greg Barker has unveiled a new guide for solar PV installers that will ensure grid-connected PV systems meet current UK standards and best practice.

Ecotricity’s ‘Urbine’ could transform micro wind turbine market

Green energy company Ecotricity is carrying out final tests on a micro wind turbine which it claims could be 40% more efficient than similar sized turbines on the market.

UK losing out as precious metal waste shipped abroad

The Government has been urged to put a halt to the export of recoverable precious metals as a review of the waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) legislation draws closer.

Scottish food and drink sector cooks up first sustainability strategy

The Scottish food and drink industry has laid out its sustainability ambition through a cross-industry strategy.

Local authorities condemn Government over SuDS commitment

Local authorities are concerned over the Government's long-term commitment to implementing the compulsory use of Sustainable Drainage Schemes (SuDS) in England and Wales, according to a survey.

Government flood risk fund will ‘unlock UK’s economic potential’

The Government is investing £294m in flood risk management this year, which will protect businesses and encourage new companies to 'set up shop', the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) announced today.

Charles Hendry appointed chairman of major renewables company

Former energy minister Charles Hendry has been appointed the chairman of Forewind, a consortium comprising of four major international energy companies.

Ladbrokes slash waste odds with uniform reuse programme

Betting shop operator Ladbrokes is to donate thousands of old uniforms to developing areas of the world.

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