The UK has suffered two years of drought and the latest heavy rain, whilst it has left most reservoirs nearly 80% full, they are far from solving our water crises. In fact, Lord Smith of Finsbury, chairman of the Environment … Continue reading
Oxford is proposed as a “centre of excellence” for its high density of electrical vehicles charging points. It has 64 across the city and surrounding area creating one of the highest densities of EV chargers anywhere in Europe. Chargemaster Plc, … Continue reading
Policy-makers looking to safeguard millions of homes and businesses from spiraling fuel costs are being encouraged to look at ground-breaking research by Dr Lubo Jankovic of Birmingham University. He is reader in sustainable design. His research claims to inspire policy-makers … Continue reading
Vital home running cost savings are being ignored by some 37m (75%) of British people because they are not taking full advantage of the benefits provided by smart meters, according to new research from energy company E.ON. This important information … Continue reading
Dispersing fine (sub-micron) light-scattering particles into the upper atmosphere could help to combat climate change, suggests a former UK government advisor and chemical engineer. The technology concept developed in the UK and first revealed in this month’s tce magazine, advocates … Continue reading
A legal challenge has been made by The National Trust, English Heritage and East Northamptonshire Council against planning permission for a wind farm that would be built within one mile of a Grade I listed building and registered park and … Continue reading
The bathroom appliances new water rating system was highlighted on the BBC Today programme by Yvonne Orgill, chief executive of the Bathroom Manufacturers Association. She explained to radio journalist, James Naughtie, and millions of listeners that the new rating system … Continue reading
The severe shortage of social homes across Scotland is once more in the spotlight as Shelter Scotland reveals new analysis showing would take more than seven years to clear waiting lists. Scotland’s leading provider of housing and homelessness advice based … Continue reading
DECC has launched a second tranche of the Renewable Heat Premium Payment (RHPP) which will provide one-off payments for measures, partly to continue to support the industry while they consider how the RHI could work. DECC are now consulting … Continue reading
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