Net Zero on the horizon for Lancaster University thanks to renewable energy investment

Lancaster University has taken a leap towards net zero, regularly generating 100% of its own electricity for the first time this spring through a...

Consortium highlights progress in synthetic kerosene – and the gap to large-scale availability

Today, KLM Cityhopper, INERATEC, Hamburg Airport and MB Energy jointly operated a passenger flight between Amsterdam and Hamburg using a blend of alternative aviation...

Three quarters of British manufacturers see ‘sustainability’ as brand image over genuine action

More than three quarters (77%) of UK manufacturing leaders believe sustainability is driven more by brand image than meaningful action, according to new research...

Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland achieves EcoVadis Platinum Rating

Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland has achieved the EcoVadis Platinum award, placing the business in the top 1% of companies assessed globally for sustainability...

Upcoming carbon changes could create new pressures for energy projects

The UK’s upcoming Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), due to come into force in 2027, is already reshaping conversations across the energy and infrastructure...

Carbon capture is now delivering greener cement, but the biggest challenge remains scale

New data shows that although first-of-a-kind carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects are now operational, less than 2% of total global emissions from the cement...

National Grid to upgrade crucial overhead electricity transmission line in the south of England

National Grid is set to begin a major programme of refurbishment works on its overhead electricity transmission lines between Mannington substation in East Dorset...

Cleantech REPS gets $23.6m to turn road traffic into clean electricity at scale

REPS patented technology converts vehicle traffic into electrical energy. In 6 months since first it has generated over 6,700 kWh of electricity from real...

British public places higher importance on new infrastructure than visual impact

New polling across England, Scotland and Wales shows strong public backing for the UK’s energy infrastructure programme, with clear priorities centred on jobs, climate...

When AI and a brewery compete for the same electricity, who wins?

Dr Phil Wu on the energy allocation question that the AI boom is quietly forcing onto the agenda Somewhere in the United Kingdom, a planning...

Is it time to realise the UK’s geothermal potential?

The UK’s geothermal sector is gaining momentum. While geothermal energy currently supplies less than 0.3% of national heat demand, this figure masks a growing...

£13.5mn government funding unlocks next phase of Bristol heat network

The Bristol heat network has been awarded £13.5 million from the Government’s Green Heat Network Fund to deliver the Temple Quarter heat network project. This is a major...

Heat network designers prioritise flexibility as REHAU reports shift in product demand

New sales data from REHAU reveals a move towards flexible district heating design, with its CLIP-FLEX shroud increasing its share of REHAU shroud sales...

NatWest Group commits £20 billion to drive growth across the North of England over...

NatWest Group has today announced a £20 billion funding commitment over the next ten years to drive economic growth across the North of England, supporting...

EU rules could make fossil-free aviation fuels unnecessarily expensive and energy-intensive

The effects of the Iran war on the oil market have brought renewed attention to the EU’s plans for domestic production of fossil-free aviation...

YLEM Energy announces new energy installation agreement for Brown-Forman bottling plant

YLEM Energy announces agreement with global spirits company Brown-Forman to install a new industry-leading energy management system at its Newbridge bottling plant and logistics...

New report urges Ofgem to go further on grid resilience ahead of ED3

Ofgem must strengthen its approach to climate resilience in the upcoming RIIO-ED3 framework or risk leaving Britain’s grid underprepared for the pressures of ageing...

GFI’s CDR Catalyst launches, unlocking £1m in financing in first-of-its-kind British biochar deal

The Green Finance Institute’s Carbon Dioxide Removal Catalyst (CDR Catalyst) launches today, introducing a new approach to unlocking finance for the UK’s fledgling carbon...

The spice Is right – Fajita kit maker Santa Maria reduces carbon emissions by...

At Santa Maria’s Milton Keynes facility, best known for producing fajita kits, seasonings, salsas and tortillas, nitrogen is an essential part of the production...

98% of UK industry lose contracts due to green fears

Reluctance to share green claims is causing a ‘silent crisis’ across the UK’s industries, with 98% of businesses admitting they have been excluded from...