News from 15 January 2013 on edie

NI kerbside trials look to maximise recycling rates

Councils in Northern Ireland are exploring new ways to drive up household recycling rates in a cost-effective manner through kerbside pilots.

Coire Glas pumped storage one step nearer

Scotland's largest ever hydro project has been given the go-ahead by the Highlands council. Natasha Wiseman reports on the proposed £800m scheme.

Circular economy

First turbine installed at Teeside offshore windfarm

The first UK offshore development undertaken by EDF Energy Renewables has seen the installation of its first turbine at its Teeside offshore windfarm.

Local energy schemes receive £46m cash injection

The Government has today awarded £46m to 132 projects across the UK, aimed at reducing fuel poverty, boosting energy efficiency and encouraging collective switching and purchasing.

Hitachi closes in on UK nuclear reactors plan

Hitachi's plans to construct six nuclear reactors in the UK came a step closer to fruition today, after Ministers called for an assessment of the reactor design.

IRENA launches Global Atlas for renewable energy

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has launched the world's first open-access global atlas of renewable energy resources to help countries assess their renewable energy potential.

Cameron shows C&D recycling sector support

Prime Minister David Cameron has visited a construction and demolition (C&D) waste recycling plant in Oxford as the sector aims to hit ambitious EU targets by 2020.

GE contracted for world’s largest wastewater treatment plant

General Electric's (GE) Power Conversion business has won a contract worth more than $10m (£6.2m) to help with the construction of the world's largest wastewater treatment plant in Abu Dhabi.

NFU calls for long-term water security on farms

The NFU is urging farmers to build resilience into future water availability on farms so that they are in a better position to face the next drought.

Day: 15 January 2013