Day: 13 February 2012

Solving the supply-demand conundrum

As the UK's energy market changes to answer a complex set of challenges, how should energy buyers respond? Should they stick with traditional procurement strategies focused on lowest price outcomes, or consider alternative approaches to deliver long-term value-for-money? Sid Cox explains the issues and suggests some answers

Bristol University scientists develop magnetic soap

A scientific breakthrough in the development of 'magnetic' soap could significantly improve environmental clean-up operations and water treatment processes.

The water-energy connection

The close links between water and energy mean that efficiencies made in one sector have a beneficial effect in the other. Businesses and investors must be alert to the fact, says Mike Scott.

Public sector most committed to carbon reduction

The UK's public sector is demonstrating a greater commitment to reducing carbon than the private and third sectors, a new survey has revealed.

Sod the greenwash, just stick to the brief

When it comes to designing stuff better, it all starts with the right brief. Companies need to first question their sense of purpose then apply value to it, argues Mark Shayler

Protestors pledge to fight energy giant nuclear power plans

Anti-nuclear protesters have taken squatting rights on farmland owned by energy giant EDF after it was given the go-ahead to clear the proposed nuclear power site in Somerset.

Compliance costs for global aviation sector forecast to fall in 2012

The cost to airlines joining the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) fell "significantly" this year to Euro505m, as a result of a struggling economy and could fall further if the full offset quota was used.

New entrant targets energy-from-waste market in UK

Start-up company EFW Mechanical Services has announced that it will be entering the energy-from-waste market as it looks to build on recent contracts won in the sector.

Anti-Valentine poem dedicated to energy companies

The energy ombudsman has teamed up with poet Matt Harvey to send a tongue-in-cheek Valentine's Day poem to energy companies, written from the viewpoint of a disgruntled customer.

Recession results in over 100 landfill site closures

Over 100 landfill sites have closed in the UK since the recession began in 2008, according to latest research.

Forth Energy pulls plug on energy plant

Forth Energy has withdrawn plans to build a combined heat and power (CHP) plant at the Port Of Leith, after new proposals to develop it as a hub for offshore renewable energy emerged.

ANALYSIS: New sense of urgency builds around resource security

The Government is facing mounting pressure to take a stronger stance on resource security as market forces won't be enough in themselves to drive the issue forward, according to industry experts.

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