Focus on Utilities
Whistleblowing portal launched for UK water industry workers
The UK’s Environment Agency has launched a whistleblowing portal for workers in a bid to crack down on issues like sewage pollution. Those...
Bill would give Georgia utility regulators extra years in office without facing voters
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s Public Service Commission is an elected body that’s gone years without having elections because of a redistricting lawsuit. Anticipating...
Mexico’s Pemex put off repairs despite vast methane leaks
MEXICO CITY – Mexican state energy company Pemex put off urgent repairs and maintenance at an important offshore platform for months, resulting in...
Security and climate change drive return to nuclear as over 30 nations sign pledge
BRUSSELS — In the shadow of a massive monument glorifying nuclear power, over 30 nations from around the world pledged to use the...
More onshore wind farms in Wales unlikely to halt red kite recovery – study
Developing more onshore wind farms in Wales is unlikely to stop the recovery of the country’s red kite population, research suggests. A study...
Taps have run dry across South Africa’s largest city in an unprecedented water crisis
JOHANNESBURG — For two weeks, Tsholofelo Moloi has been among thousands of South Africans lining up for water as the country’s largest city,...
Low uptake of heat pumps hampering UK efforts to cut emissions, watchdog warns
Uptake of clean heat pumps to replace boilers has been less than half the expected levels under a flagship programme, a report has...
UK Government commits extra funding for heat pumps and insulation in social homes
More than £75 million of UK taxpayers’ money will be used for free energy efficiency upgrades in thousands of social homes, the Government...
Alberta government releases no-go zone map for renewable power projects
EDMONTON — Alberta is blocking off large sections of the province to renewable power development. The government has released a map defining which...
Alberta commission finds renewables pose little threat to agriculture, environment
EDMONTON — Alberta’s utilities regulator has released a report saying the renewables industry poses little threat to agriculture or the environment. The Alberta...
