Day: 7 November 2012

Biofuel industry ‘needs time to mature’

Biofuel is not only helping decarbonise the UK's transport sector it is reducing the need to import livestock feed from the Americas and South East Asia, says the National Farmers Union (NFU).

German renewable output soars in 2012

German solar power generation increased 50% in the first nine months of 2012, compared with the same period in 2011, helping to push total renewable energy supply to over one-quarter of total power production.

Schools could save £70m through energy efficiency measures

Implementing energy efficiency measures could help schools dramatically cut their £500m annual fuel bill, according to Carbon Trust.

Europe records rise in waste flow activity across borders

Waste is increasingly moving across EU borders for recovery or disposal according to the latest assessment from the European Environment Agency (EEA).

ANALYSIS: Time for a reality check on closing the loop

Debate around the circular economy may have moved on significantly over the past 12 months, but for many it's still stuck in the realms of high level thinking with little counsel on how might it work in practice.

Savings and income from solar PV up almost £100

The average combined savings and income made from households installing solar PV panels has increased by nearly £100, according to data from the Energy Saving Trust.

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