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Watchdog accuses government of major legal failings over sewage pollution Office for Environmental Protection warns Defra digital, data, technology and security, the Environment Agency, and Ofwat could face court action unless immediate efforts are made to remedy alleged breaches of laws governing sewage overflows The government and regulators have been accused of major breaches of environmental laws governing sewage pollution by the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP), which today warned they could face court... Check out the full story 👉 https://zurl.co/SC171224 (BusinessGreen) #defra #ofwat

UK, Norway unveil Green Industrial Partnership. Cooperation will support GB’s aim to secure homegrown energy and vision to be ‘clean energy superpower’ The UK and Norway have launched a Green Industrial Partnership to combine respective capabilities on clean energy and drive economic growth... Check out the full story 👉 https://zurl.co/SC161224 (reNEWS - Renewable Energy News) #UK #cleanenergy

United Living Group to divert Midlands gas pipeline. The existing Alrewas to Ebstree high-pressure gas pipeline diversion will clear the wave for the future construction of the M54 to M6 link road in the West Midlands. Neil Bethell, Director of Capital Delivery, Cadent Gas Limited, said: “As well as facilitating the proposed National Highways works, this diversion will ensure the continued safe operation of Cadent’s gas network both during the construction of the scheme and into the future... Check out the full story 👉 https://zurl.co/SC121224 (Construction Enquirer) #unitedliving #pipeline

Bamfords in new hydrogen push. HyKit has been set up to manufacture and supply hydrogen mobile refuelling solutions for construction sites. It is a joint venture between JCB, Hycap and HydraB. Hycap is an investment company that funds hydrogen fuel initiatives; HydraB is the parent company of various hydrogen-related businesses, including Wrightbus, Ryze Power and Hygen Energy... Check out the full story 👉 https://zurl.co/SC101224 (The Construction Index Ltd) #bamfords #hykit

Scotland earmarks £150m for offshore wind. Offshore wind in Scotland is earmarked to receive £150m of government investment, announced in the draft Scottish Budget 2025/2026. Shona Robison, Scotland’s cabinet secretary for finance, stated that the money will help leverage private investment of £1.5bn in the infrastructure and manufacturing facilities critical to growing the sector... Check out the full story 👉 https://zurl.co/SC51224 (reNEWS - Renewable Energy News) #offshorewind #scottishbudget

Government promises 'light touch reforms' to speed up consenting process for grid projects. Response to Land Rights and Consents for Electricity Network Infrastructure Call for Evidence confirms plans for new code of practice The government has promised to deliver a series of 'light touch reforms' designed to ease barriers to the development of new electricity network infrastructure, such as pylons, interconnectors, and grid... Check out the full story 👉 https://zurl.co/7sLA (BusinessGreen) #government #gridproject

Europe needs a building renovation revolution to drive up energy efficiency and meet climate goals. A step-change in our approach to energy efficiency in the built environment is urgently needed if efficiency and climate goals are to be met, writes Sam Kimmins, director of energy at the Climate Group Slashing emissions from Europe's buildings presents a huge opportunity to create jobs, improve people's health and increase energy security. But it requires a revolution – one that rapidly transforms the buildings we live, work and learn in... Check out the full story 👉 https://zurl.co/SC21224 (BusinessGreen) #climategoals #energy

Willmott Dixon wins £23m net zero Surrey SEND school 🏫 This will be the country’s flagship Net Zero Carbon Special Free School when complete in Spring 2026, offering specialist school places for 200 autistic pupils aged 4-19 years. Hopescourt School opened on a temporary site in West Molesey in September this year after two years of planning and development in a partnership between Surrey County Council and Bourne Education Trust with Freemantles School in Woking... Check out the full story 👉 https://zurl.co/evzx (Construction Enquirer) #willmottdixon #SENDschool

Van-mount platform designed for electric vehicles 🏗️ Aldercote Limited, a UK manufacturer of vehicle-mounted access platforms, has launched its first platform designed specifically for fully electric vehicles. The company, which supplies utilities firms including telecoms operator Openreach and Irish energy provider ESB, as well as dozens of UK local authorities, developed the new product for Norwegian distributor LIFTCO... Check out the full story 👉 https://zurl.co/wrWl (The Construction Index Ltd) #vanmount #electricvehicle

Monday morning's top trending sustainable construction news! Templant Rental Power invests in greener power. Essex-based Templant Hire has invested £3.8m this year to enhance its power generation fleet. A new battery energy storage system and Stage V generator from Templant Hire’s fleet... Check out the full story 👉 https://zurl.co/SC251124 (The Construction Index Ltd) #templant #greenerpower