Press Releases

Are the Big Six doubling their profit margins?

May 13, 2013 12:04 BST UK IT Association The reputation of the energy industry is under fire once again, with the Big Six being accused of ‘cold blooded profiteering’; after official OFGEM figures showed that they had more than doubled their profit margins in the last 18 months.

SEKAB Welcomes SP’s Engagement in the Biorefinery Demo Plant

May 08, 2013 10:53 BST SEKAB SEKAB E-Technology welcomes SP Technical Research Institute of Sweden’s (SP) engagement in the Biorefinery Demo Plant in Örnsköldsvik, previously known as the Ethanol Pilot. SP and SEKAB have signed an agreement, which ensures continued operations of the demonstration plant. SP is planning to expand the operation’s focus to the development of additional sustainable products.

Apr 15, 2013 20:00 BST Uppsala University New research results from Uppsala University instil hope of efficient hydrogen production with green algae being possible in the future, despite the prevailing scepticism based on previous research. The study, which is published today in the esteemed journal PNAS, changes the view on the ability of green algae – which is good news.

Just five days left to sign up for Fair Energy

Apr 03, 2013 15:16 BST Bury Council Residents have until 8 April to sign up to an energy switching scheme that could slash money from their gas and electricity bills.

Beat the deadline – last chance to save on energy bills

Mar 26, 2013 16:54 GMT Bury Council Residents keen to slash their gas and electricity bills are being urged to sign up to an energy switching scheme before the deadline runs out on 8 April.

Mar 13, 2013 16:10 GMT Uppsala University Researchers and doctoral students from Uppsala University have today installed the first 6.7 metre long generator in what will become a wave power farm in Lysekil, Sweden.

Davy Process Technology Ltd and  SEKAB E-Technology AB Form Strategic Partnership

Mar 13, 2013 06:00 GMT SEKAB Davy Process Technology Ltd and SEKAB E-Technology join forces in the development of groundbreaking technology for the production of lignocellulosic sugars, for onward production of ethanol and other green chemicals.

Bury Council improves in national carbon reduction league table

Mar 12, 2013 14:14 GMT Bury Council Bury Council has been listed amongst the highest ranking companies and councils in the UK for its attempts to reduce carbon emissions in the carbon reduction league table published by the Environment Agency.

geo’s answer to rising energy prices

Mar 12, 2013 10:00 GMT Green Energy Options Ltd Energy prices are on the rise again which means consumers are looking for ways to reduce their bill and take control. geo’s Ensemble Colour makes the complicated business of energy use and cost easy to understand – whether it’s just a quick glance to check on budget or in-depth analysis to assess seasonal behaviour and/or carbon prevention.

Mar 11, 2013 15:34 GMT Uppsala University On the 12 March scientists and doctoral students from Uppsala University are installing the first large generator in what will become a full scale wave power farm in Lysekil. Media are hereby welcomed to attend the launch.