Westlakes Science and Technology Park in Cumbria has appointed contractor Forrest to deliver a ‘pioneering’ transformation of its site to become grid independent for power and heat.
A leak that dumped thousands of tonnes of untreated sewage into the River Medlock in Greater Manchester has landed United Utilities with a hefty fine that sends a ‘strong message’ to others.
Bowland High School in Clitheroe is expecting to save more than £400,000 in electricity costs over the next 30 years after installing the largest school rooftop solar array in Lancashire.
The UK is among the first nations to ratify a UN agreement to phase out harmful HFCs from 2019, with Aldi already moving quickly to roll out natural refrigerants across all its stores.
The number of firms pledging to switch their fleet to electric is continuing to grow, while several car manufacturers have launched scrappage schemes to help owners move away from diesel.
An event on 25 September arranged by Manchester Cathedral will bring together faith leaders and climate change experts to explore how to contribute to the city’s zero carbon plans.
Lancaster University’s Environment Centre was able to work through a blackout after installing an innovative DC-only computer system which is achieving at least 70 per cent energy savings.
A multi-million pound energy facility opened in Ellesmere Port in August will be a national centre for companies developing, testing and demonstrating energy technologies of the future.
