Solihull Launches Weekly Food Waste Collection from 5 October Thursday, May 28, 2026 solihull foodwaste recycling environment sustainability council collection renewableenergy fertiliser wastemanagement Solihull Council has announced the official start date for its new weekly food waste collection service, set to begin on Monday, 5 October. This initiative aims to transform household food waste into renewable energy and … Read More
Octopus Energy Boss Discusses Blackout Trade-Offs Amid Rising UK Energy Costs Tuesday, May 5, 2026 octopus energy blackouts bills renewables grid flexibility uk electricity renewableenergy Greg Jackson, chief executive of Octopus Energy, has sparked debate by suggesting that some consumers might accept occasional blackouts in exchange for significantly lower electricity bills. Speaking at an industry … Read More
Octopus Energy Launches Innovative Tariff, Cutting Social Housing Bills by £200 Thursday, April 16, 2026 octopusenergy tenantpower socialhousing renewableenergy solarpanels energysavings greentech sustainableliving housingassociations energyinnovation Octopus Energy is making waves in Scotland’s social housing sector with its pioneering Tenant Power tariff, delivering savings of around £200 annually for tenants. West Highland Housing Association, a leader in sustainable … Read More
British Gas Announces New Plug-In Solar Panel Options for Renters and Flat Dwellers Thursday, April 9, 2026 britishgas solar pluginsolar energysavings renters flats renewableenergy regulations cleanenergy futurehomes British Gas has announced a significant update targeting customers living in flats or homes with balconies, terraces, or small outdoor spaces. The energy supplier highlights plug-in solar panels—also known as plug and play or … Read More
Octopus Energy Launches Fast-Track 10-Day Heat Pump Installation Amid Surge in Low-Carbon Technology Sales Friday, March 27, 2026 octopusenergy solar heatpump renewableenergy fossilfuels energycrisis ukhomes evcharging sustainability cleanenergy Octopus Energy has announced a significant initiative designed to benefit millions of UK customers by accelerating the transition to low-carbon technologies. With tensions in the Middle East driving up fossil fuel prices, … Read More
New Food Waste Bins Delivered to Thousands of Birmingham Homes Amid Ongoing Bin Strike Tuesday, March 10, 2026 birmingham recycling binstrike foodwaste wastemanagement councilbins renewableenergy environmental recyclingbins householdwaste Birmingham residents are all too familiar with the extended bin strike that has disrupted waste collection for over a year. Council tax has surged significantly, yet recycling services remain unused, leaving many to fend for … Read More