News from 11 October 2011 on edie

Solar thermal carbon and cash savings revealed

New research by the Energy Savings Trust has revealed for the first time the reductions householders can achieve through using solar thermal.

Scottish Water completes £34.5m wastewater upgrade works

Scottish Water has finished £34.5m upgrade works on two of its wastewater sites and is set to start work on the final stage of improvements at a third site.

VIDEO: World-wide energy management standard due?

A leading energy management expert has outlined the need for a world-wide energy management standard.

Exclusive: WRG targets C&I waste sector for future growth

Waste Recycling Group (WRG) is looking to significantly bolster its trade waste and recycling service offering to businesses over the coming years, as part of a major repositioning exercise.

Veolia Water employees threaten strike action over pay

GMB members working for Veolia Water Central (VWC) in the northern home counties have voted in favour of strike action unless the company improves a pay offer.

VIDEO: Carbon Trust gives six tips for energy efficiency strategy

The man running the acclaimed Carbon Trust certification scheme says business will become more energy efficient through either voluntary or regulatory measure.

Government changes pose potential ‘challenge’ to Feed-in Tariffs

Feed-In Tariffs (FITs) have been too successful and future reviews will be 'crucial' to its future success.

VIDEO: Not all CRC costs can be simplified claim DECC

Some calls for simplifying the financial admin around the CRC have gone too far, according to the Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC).

Engagement key to future of renewables

Centre for Sustainable Energy chief executive Simon Roberts told Energy Solutions visitors this morning that engagement of the UK's 'citizenry' is key to delivering renewable energy.

Energy Solutions opens its doors

The Energy Solutions exhibition at London's Olympia has opened today(October 11) and as the official news provider edieEnergy is operating a live newsroom from its stand F115.

High-rise flats ‘no excuse’ for not recycling, says London watchdog

High-density housing is not an insurmountable barrier to Londoners recycling more of their waste, according to a report released by the London Assembly today (October 11).

Day: 11 October 2011