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Water supply for construction sites Most construction sites need a supply of water for mixing concrete, suppressing dust and running on-site facilities for workers, long before they have a permanent new connection to the water mains. This guide explains the main options for bringing water to construction sites, including using an existing mains connection, a temporary standpipe, or arranging deliveries…
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How the water self-supply licence works for businesses Deregulation of the English and Scottish water market introduced the option of self-supply. Large organisations can apply for a licence to purchase water directly from regional water companies and take on the supplier’s role themselves. The self-supply regime means that a company with a licence has similar rights to business water suppliers, except that it…
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The UK’s energy mix: Key trends over the last 25 years This guide explains the UK’s energy mix and the key factors that have shaped how the country has generated electricity since 2000. The graph below has been compiled by our experts using UK Government statistics to illustrate the significant changes in the UK’s energy mix over the past 25 years. Overview of the UK energy…
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Water consumption of AI data centres in the UK and their impact on water resources Artificial intelligence (AI) is driving a rapid expansion of data centres across the UK, with tens of new facilities planned or under construction and hundreds of megawatts of new computing capacity being added to the grid. Around the world, data centres have attracted attention for the large volumes of water they consume to keep high-powered…
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How to claim a sewerage rebate for your business Business water rates for sewerage charges are complex, and the calculation method can result in businesses paying for wastewater they do not actually discharge. If your business uses a significant amount of water that doesn’t end up in the public sewers, whether through manufacturing, cooling, irrigation, or being incorporated into products, you could be eligible…
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How sewage is used to power Britain Britain has over 7,000 sewage treatment works, all producing sewage sludge, a solid organic by-product of wastewater treatment. In the past, sewage sludge was routinely disposed of in British landfills, where it decomposed and produced harmful greenhouse gases. Today, sewage sludge is recognised as a valuable biomass source that can generate green biogas, renewable electricity,…
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