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Small energy supplier Iresa goes bust
Ofgem has announced small energy supplier Iresa has ceased trading. The news comes after the company, which supplied less than 100,000 households, was banned from taking on new customers after it failed to resolve its customer service problems. It was also branded the “worst energy company” for customer service by Citizens Advice amid record complaint […]
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Plastic bag sales in England plunge 86% since 5p charge
Sales of plastic bags in the big seven supermarkets in England have fallen by 86% since the introduction of the 5p charge three years ago. Latest government figures reveal that is equivalent to just 19 bags per person, compared to 140 bags in 2015. The country’s biggest supermarkets – Asda, Co-op, Marks Spencer, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, […]
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‘Unlike many other air pollutants, ammonia emissions have increased since 2013’
Unlike many other air pollutants, emissions of ammonia have increased since 2013. That’s the verdict from the Environment Agency, which says this rise is having a damaging effect on wildlife and habitats as ammonia deposits continue to acidify soils, pollute natural areas and saturate rivers and lakes. These effects reduce biodiversity in sensitive habitats creating […]
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Cheapest energy deals ‘up £50 since January’
The cost of the cheapest energy deals on the market have risen by nearly £50 since January. That’s according to a new report from MoneySavingExpert, which reveals at the start of the year, a cheap deal could be secured for around £807 a year – it says these lower priced tariffs now cost roughly £853 […]
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Latest Jobs – Data Analyst – Utility People
Do you have a passion for statistics and data analytics? Are the details important to you? Do you want to work for a reputable company that has an excellent social environment whilst also being able to build a career? We are looking to recruit a Data Analyst to work in the City of London. This […]
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Latest Jobs – Business Development Manager – Utility People
Summary: Do you have experience in identifying strategic product/ proposition opportunities and developing channel road map highlighting specific partner categories and timelines? A leading international retail energy supplier are looking for a Business Development Manager to develop new routes to market, growing product portfolio and implement an effective sales, marketing and service delivery. The successful […]
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Europe ‘too dependent on UK’ for offshore wind installations
Countries in Europe are “too dependent” on the UK when it comes to installations of new offshore wind capacity. That’s the view of industry body WindEurope, which says Britain is “striding ahead” in current installations – it installed 911MW out of a total 1.1GW of offshore wind projects in the first half of 2018. It […]
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Northumbrian Water fined £33k for three pollution incidents
Northumbrian Water has been ordered to pay £33,600 in fines and costs for three pollution incidents. The company admitted to one charge of causing a discharge of untreated sewage into Smithy Burn at Broomley on 19th August 2016. Two other similar offences were also taken into consideration as part of the case on 23rd July […]
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‘Many MPs overestimate the level of opposition to onshore wind power’
Many MPs across the country are overestimating the level of opposition to onshore wind power. That’s according to YouGov’s Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU), which says its new poll of 100 MPs reveals they are unaware of both the low cost and popularity of the technology. It suggests just 8% of MPs know onshore […]
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Croatian firm lent €130m for efficient heat and power units
A Croatian energy company has been granted loans totalling €130 million (£116m) for new electricity and heat co-generation units. HEP will replace outdated oil and gas-fired turbines and boilers with modern, efficient and environmentally friendly systems in the capital city of Zagreb. The capacity of the two combined cycle gas turbine units will be 150MW […]
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