UK Power Networks brings Riverside 2 waste-to-energy plant on to London’s grid

UK Power Networks and Cory Group have completed work to connect Riverside 2, a new energy from waste (EfW) facility, to the electricity grid.

Sustainability is now critical infrastructure

Johnson Controls' Katie McGinty argues that smart, connected building systems are turning decarbonisation into a competitive edge.

IET and BSI sign off Amendment 4 to BS 7671, with new rules due April 2026

The IET Wiring Regulations are set for another update, with a new chapter on stationary batteries and new guidance on Power over Ethernet.

Record 8.4GW offshore wind haul secured in latest CfD auction

The UK has secured 8.4GW of offshore wind capacity in its latest Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction.

Downing buys two consented solar projects from BOOM Power

Downing is continuing to grow its portfolio of solar projects in the UK, with the company acquiring two consented solar farms from BOOM Power. 

ECA signals warning ahead of Welsh elections

The Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) has called on the next Welsh Government to overhaul apprenticeship support. 

2025’s EV charging installs fail to break records, but still saw 19% YOY increase

Zapmap's annual statistics on the UK’s public EV charging network show a 19% year-on-year increase in charge point installations across 2025.

UK and Ireland take ‘decisive shift’ towards decarbonisation

The UK and Irish governments have taken 'significant steps toward decarbonisation' over the past year, according to a new report from GridBeyond.

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