The planning bill is due to establish a framework from which to meet renewable energy targets, it has been noted.According to the Energy Networks Association (ENA), the bill is to support such targets, as well as efforts to reduce carbon emissions from the energy sector.However, the organisation warns that the...

Environment Secretary Hilary Benn has called for more clarity of information for consumers about the environmental benefits of green energy tariffs in the UK. So far, Mr Benn has contacted energy industry regulator Ofgem over the possibility of creating a rating system for the environmental potential of green tariffs.He has...

The Manchester transport system has become more environmentally-friendly, it has emerged.Metrolink, the city's tram system, is the first of its kind in the UK to be powered by hydroelectricity.Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive (GMPTE) has partnered with Scottish and Southern Energy to produce electricity by running water through a turbine.Philip...