People working in environmental careers might be interested to note that the number of smart electricity meters used across Europe is set for a significant period of growth over the coming years.
That is according to new research published today (July 26th) by Berg Insight, which has stated that the installed base of these meters will expand at a rate of 17.9 per cent to a total of more than 111 million by 2015 - which...
More than 100 green jobs could be created in Manchester if plans to open a new facility are agreed.
Peel Energy has announced it would like to open the Barton Renewable Energy Plant in Trafford, close to the Manchester Ship Canal.
A public consultation will take place and permission will be sought from Trafford and Salford Councils, the Highways Agency and the Environment Agency.
Jon England, project ...
At least 800 green jobs are to be made available in Cornwall thanks to a new research centre being built at the county's University of Exeter campus.
The £30 million development will act as a welcome boost for people in the green recruitment sector in the area as many job-hunters will be able to apply for a role at the Environment and Sustainability Institute (ESI).
The new project - which is scheduled to ...
A collaboration between Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) and Mitsubishi might boost the number of green jobs available in Scotland.
It provides an expansion to the existing Centre of Engineering Excellence in Renewable Energy and could open up a total of 1,000 new employment opportunities over the next five years.
First minister Alex Salmond said the venture delivers "a further boost to [Glasgow] and to...
Increasing the value of investment in environmental projects could boost the housing options available to those living in Scotland.
This is according to Member of the European Parliament for the Scottish National Party Alyn Smith who said funding could upgrade existing properties and derelict sites.
He added that a £50 million cash injection from the European Union could also improve social housing and transport north of the border.
It could be said that constr...