Day: 18 May 2011

Trial pays business to cut energy use

A trial - claiming to be the first of its kind in the UK - will pay businesses to cut their energy use.

Cornwall aims to have first solar powered town

A town in Cornwall is hoping to become the first 'solar powered town'.

Foil packaging reaches recycling milestone

Two-thirds of councils now collect aluminium foil trays for recycling in what is being hailed as "a major milestone" for the aluminium packaging industry.

‘Squid’ tests new marine energy facilities in Orkney

The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) is opening new nursery testing grounds at its marine energy test facilities in Orkney.

Waste framework targets £85m savings for councils

A framework to help local authority waste departments generate collective cost savings of up to £85 million has been developed.

Interim report backs nuclear safety

Britain's nuclear industry has been given the green light for its safety record but it must learn lessons following Japan's nuclear disaster.

Tidal energy comes to heart of London

Thousands of central London homes could benefit from the energy potential of the Thames if a new trial is successful.

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