Day: 23 November 2011

Huhne outlines details of Green Deal scheme

A consultation on the Green Deal was launched today, outlining plans to stimulate billions of pounds of private investment home energy improvements over the next 10 years. However, Mr Huhne also said energy prices would rise by some 27% by 2020.

Capital expenditure leads to United Utilities profit slip

Underlying pre-tax profit falls 5% for the half year to September 30, 2011, capital expenditure reached £275m and complaints drop 20%

Google pulls plug on cheap renewable energy project

In a move described by the company as 'off-season spring cleaning', Google has announced it is scrapping its 'Renewable Energy Cheaper than Coal' initiative.

Thames Tunnel report branded ‘illogical’

A commission report which suggests alternatives to the proposed Thames Tunnel, and that a level of sewage in the Thames should be 'accepted', has been strongly rejected by environmental, wildlife and amenity groups.

Agrivert gets green light for AD food waste plant

Agrivert has won planning permission from Surrey County Council for a new anaerobic digestion (AD) facility in Longcross, which will co-located adjacent to an existing green waste composting facility.

MITIE educates university on cutting clinical waste costs

Outsourcing firm MITIE and University College London (UCL) have pioneered a clinical waste management solution that has generated significant cost savings and carbon reductions.

Britvic unveils first of seven on-the-go recycling pilots

Soft drinks manufacturer Britvic has launched its first on-the-go national recycling pilot in conjunction with Recoup, to encourage shoppers to reduce the amount of waste they throw away.

Solar industry protestors march on government over FITs cut

Hundreds of campaigners backing the UK's solar industry have taken part in a protest over government plans to cut the Feed-in-Tariff' (FIT) scheme by marching to the House of Commons to question their MP.

Nick Clegg gives boost to Welsh textile recycling project

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg demonstrated his support for community recycling during a visit to Cardiff last week (November 18).

Ofwat unveils new price limits consultation

Ofwat has today published a consultation document on how it intends to set limits on the prices water and sewerage companies can charge customers in the future.

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