ENW now in hands of Iberdrola
Second largest network sold for £4bn to Spanish giant which already owns ScottishPower ScottishPower’s parent company, Iberdrola, has officially taken control of Electricity North West (ENW), after the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) cleared its acquisition of an 88% stake in the electricity distribution network. The deal cements Iberdrola as the second-largest electricity distribution operator in […]
Yorkshire Water pays £40m for foul behaviour
Money will come from shareholder funds to make up for uncontrolled discharges Yorkshire Water has been hit with a £40 million redress package after an Ofwat investigation into its wastewater treatment works and sewage networks. The penalty, which has been reduced from the original £47 million fine, will be paid entirely by the company and its shareholders, […]
Bins overflowing with fresh fruit and veg waste
Potatoes top food waste list, as we literally chuck billions worth of veg into the bin Fresh fruit and vegetables remain the most wasted food items in UK households, with more than 2.5 million tonnes discarded annually. Of this, 1.7 million tonnes could have been eaten, costing households an estimated £4 billion per year! The […]
Ofgem cuts barriers to grid growth
Regulator clears the way for £4bn investment in speeding up connections Britain’s electricity grid is set for a major expansion after Ofgem approved £4 billion of accelerated investment to fast-track the delivery of high-voltage transmission projects. The regulator’s new Advanced Procurement Mechanism (APM) will allow National Grid, SSE and ScottishPower to secure essential equipment, materials and services […]
Declining carbon sequestration threatens climate progress
Nature is not absorbing enough carbon to cope with our output say scientists The natural ability of plants to absorb carbon dioxide (CO2) is weakening, posing a significant threat to climate stability, according to new research from the University of Strathclyde. The study reveals that carbon sequestration rates, which were increasing at 0.8% per year in […]
Smart meter rollout hits 25 million mark
Massive milestone hit however latest figures show a slow down in installations The UK’s smart meter rollout has smashed through the 25 million installation milestone but the pace of deployment is slowing, according to new figures from ElectraLink. A total of 25.15 million smart meters have been installed since tracking began in 2012, marking a major step […]
Market-Wide Half-Hourly Settlement (MHHS): What it Means for Your Business
The UK electricity market is undergoing its most significant transformation in decades, with the Market-Wide Half-Hourly Settlement (MHHS) introduction. This change is set to revolutionise how energy is measured, settled, and optimised thus bringing significant benefits to businesses and energy consumers. What is MHHS? MHHS is a new system that will replace the existing Non-Half-Hourly […]
£10 million for Port of Nigg expansion
Public investment to expand the port’s offshore wind capabilities and boost Scotland’s green economy A Scottish port is getting big investment to gear up for offshore wind expansion. Public cash is earmarked for redeveloping the Port of Nigg near the Cromaty Firth, after Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) approved £10 million to support the port’s […]
Kids – on your bikes!
Children across the land set to take on challenge promoting active travel and sustainability Children across the country are being encouraged to take part in the country’s largest active travel challenge, Sustrans’ Big Walk and Wheel, running from 24 March to 4 April 2025. The event, sponsored by Schwalbe Tyres, promotes walking, wheeling, scooting and cycling to school, […]
Cut electricity prices so we can create 2m jobs
New spin off from Made UK says electrification is the goal for businesses but is just too costly Britain’s manufacturers want to switch to cleaner, electric-powered operations but sky-high electricity prices are holding them back. New data from Electrify Industry, a coalition of leading manufacturers and investors, reveals that if industrial electricity costs were tackled, […]
