UK unprepared for surge in electric car use, thinktank warns

20th April 2017 | Commercial Energy

According to a report, the UK’s energy networks are not ready for a surge in electric cars and solar panels, which is coming in the next few years. Clusters of battery powered cars could result in 1% of the UK experiencing unplanned drops in voltage the Green Alliance said. This could potentially damage electronic equipment….Read more

London’s plastic water bottle waste out of control

17th April 2017 | Recycling

The amount of waste from a single-use plastic bottles in London has risen out of control. This is according to a report from the London assembly environment committee. It calls on the mayor to consider introducing a deposit return scheme and to provide free tap water as an alternative. The report finds that the London…Read more

Align planning system with Circular Economy

12th April 2017 | Recycling

UK waste and recycling trade body, The Environmental Services Association (ESA), has published a report. It sets out a number of recommendations to more closely align the planning system with the strategic objectives of the Circular Economy. According to the organisation there is significant scope to improve the planning culture within many local authorities.  This…Read more

UK Government trying to scrap green energy targets

6th April 2017 | Commercial Energy

Official in the Treasury and the business department are looking for a way to abandon the national goal of getting 15 percent renewable energy by 2020. This is almost double the current level. Removing the target would allow Britain to skirt fines which could reach tens of millions of pounds since it’s on track to…Read more

Energy projects like Hinkley Point threatened by Brexit

5th April 2017 | Commercial Energy

Energy experts have warned that vital energy projects including Hinkley Point C are under threat due to Brexit. This includes interconnectors used to import cheap electricity from Europe. Such projects could be at risk if the energy sector is denied entry to Europe’s internal energy market. This looks increasingly likely after the European parliament passed…Read more

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