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The Water Market is Changing
The Water Market is Changing Nov 21, 2016 george marshall Industry Round-up 0 Get ready for lower prices and better customer service Everything you need to know about business water deregulation (and what it means for your business) What’s happening to business water supplies in England? In April 2017, the water industry in England begins […]
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Heathrow protest leads to 15 arrests
Heathrow protest leads to 15 arrests Nov 21, 2016 Jonny Bairstow Sustainability Environment 0 Image: RisingUp! An access road to Heathrow airport was blockaded on Saturday morning during a protest over the proposed third runway. Activists for RisingUp! claim Theresa May’s go-ahead for the expansion will break UK emission limits and make achieving the Paris […]
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UK investment in renewables ‘to drop by 96% by 2021’
UK investment in renewables ‘to drop by 96% by 2021’ Nov 20, 2016 Jacqueline Echevarria Markets Finance, Top Stories 0 Image: Shutterstock Investment in renewables in the UK is expected to drop by 96% by 2020/21. Total investment in domestic energy efficiency declined from £1.5 billion to £0.7 billion in 2015 and the number of energy […]
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‘Science-based’ carbon reduction targets reach 200 milestone
‘Science-based’ carbon reduction targets reach 200 milestone Nov 18, 2016 Jacqueline Echevarria Sustainability Environment 0 Image: Shutterstock The number of companies that have committed to reduce their carbon emissions in line with global efforts to keep warming to well below 2°C has increased to 200. A total of 45 firms have joined the ‘Science Based […]
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Middle East and North Africa to receive £1.5bn climate funding per year
Middle East and North Africa to receive £1.5bn climate funding per year Nov 18, 2016 Jacqueline Echevarria Sustainability Environment 0 Image: Shutterstock The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is to receive a climate funding worth $1.5 billion (£1.2bn) per year until 2020. The funding from the World Bank, which was announced at COP22, will […]
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Lack of awareness about what energy sector offers
Lack of awareness about what energy sector offers Nov 19, 2016 Priyanka Shrestha EL2016 Highlights, Latest Videos, Markets Finance, Top Stories 0 There’s still a lack of awareness about how much the energy industry has to offer. That’s the view of Jaz Rabadia, Senior Energy Manager at Starbucks, who spoke to a group of […]
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Latest Jobs – Operations & Maintenance Country Leader – McLean Ross
Latest Jobs – Operations Maintenance Country Leader – McLean Ross Nov 18, 2016 george marshall Latest Jobs 0 Location: Coventry, with UK and European travel E.ON is a global provider of specialised energy solutions. We work hard to provide the best deals and energy solutions for our customers. Right now, we’re looking for an experienced […]
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SSE freezes energy prices this winter
SSE freezes energy prices this winter Nov 18, 2016 Priyanka Shrestha Markets Finance, Top Stories 0 Image: Shutterstock SSE has confirmed it won’t be increasing standard household energy prices this winter. The average standard variable dual fuel bill paid by householders annually currently stands at £1,068. The Big Six supplier said it will be capping […]
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It’s official! UK ratifies landmark Paris climate deal
It’s official! UK ratifies landmark Paris climate deal Nov 17, 2016 Priyanka Shrestha Policy Legislation, Sustainability Environment, Top Stories 0 Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson signs the Paris Agreement. Image: BEIS The UK Government has ratified the landmark climate deal agreed in Paris last December. Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson signed the agreement, which commits countries to […]
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Decarbonising heat campaign launched in UK
Decarbonising heat campaign launched in UK Nov 17, 2016 Jacqueline Echevarria Sustainability Environment 0 Image: Shutterstock A campaign highlighting the role of biomass as a source of renewable heat has been launched. The Renewable Energy Association (REA) and the Wood Heat Association (WHA) are urging the government to prioritise decarbonisation of heat and support the continued […]
