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Toyota and EDF Energy launch UK trial of plug-in hybrid vehicles
To mark the start of a three-year lease demonstration programme for public organisations and business fleets, 20 Toyota Pruis plug-in hybrids will take to the streets of London next month.
Rooftop low-carbon education centre opens in London
A new centre on a London rooftop showcasing the latest in sustainable building design officially opens today.
UK Budget cuts could hit public sector efficiency initiatives
As the UK’s Coalition Government starts on its programme to reduce the country’s deficit, a survey by T-Systems warns that spending cuts could hit public sector energy efficiency measures.
Navigating the complexities of the consenting process
Michael Starling, renewable energy specialist at international design, engineering and risk management consultancy BMT Group Ltd, looks at the unique requirements and issues in the first phase of new renewable energy developments.
RWE Innogy to test marine tidal current device in Scottish waters
European energy company RWE Innogy is working with Voith Hydro to test a 1 MW marine tidal current turbine off the Scottish coast.
UK Government called on to deliver ‘green’ budget
Ahead of UK Chancellor George Osborne delivering the 2010 Budget tomorrow, engineers and green organisations are calling for a ‘green’ budget.
CCS should be extended to gas, says UK climate committee
The UK Government should consider extending its carbon capture and storage competition to gas demonstration projects, says the Committee on Climate Change.
npower joins Arquiva’s UK smart grid trial
Energy company and utility npower is joining Arquiva’s smart grid ‘proof-of-concept’ network.
UK Coalition Government wants new nuclear power without subsidies
Despite a split in the UK’s new Coalition Government over nuclear power, Minister of State for the Department of Energy and Climate Change Charles Hendry yesterday reiterated support for new capacity but without subsidies.
UK Government need to act to keep the lights on, say engineers
An independent assessment of the UK’s infrastructure by the Institution of Civil Engineers reports that energy and transport networks are in poor condition.