Residents Renew Opposition to Proposed ‘Hazardous’ Battery Energy Storage Facility in Frome Friday, August 15, 2025 frome battery energy storage fire safety planning appeal environment community Residents of Frome are gearing up for a renewed battle to halt the construction of a battery energy storage facility deemed “hazardous” by locals near their homes. Battery energy storage sites store excess electricity … Read More
Fresh Battle to Halt ‘Hazardous’ Battery Energy Storage Site in Frome Friday, August 15, 2025 battery batterystorage frome energy firehazard planning appeal somerset renewables safety Residents of Frome are gearing up for a renewed fight against the construction of a controversial battery energy storage facility near a densely populated residential neighborhood. Battery energy storage systems store excess … Read More
Families Near New Pylons to Receive £2,500 Energy Bill Discounts Friday, August 8, 2025 energy bills pylons infrastructure government smartmeters cleanenergy transmission discounts netzero The UK Government has announced plans to provide families living near new electricity pylons with financial incentives to support the development of essential transmission infrastructure. Under the proposal, households … Read More
Town Centre Road in Chard Closed for Two Months for Major Gas Pipe Upgrades Friday, August 8, 2025 chard gas upgrades roadclosure somerset utilities infrastructure safety hydrogen energy A key road in Chard’s Old Town will be closed for two months as vital gas pipe upgrades take place. Starting August 13, the project begins with the installation of multi-way traffic signals at the junction with Mill Lane. … Read More
Plans Submitted for UK’s Largest Battery Storage Facility Near Somerset Sunday, August 3, 2025 battery storage renewable energy wiltshire fire safety grenergy capacity planning Renewable energy company Grenergy has submitted plans to Wiltshire Council to develop the UK’s largest Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) near Corsham. The proposed Brockleaze facility boasts a staggering 450MW … Read More
Bath Empowers Communities to Lead a Green Energy Revolution Friday, July 18, 2025 renewables community energy bath sustainability solar wind climate netzero greenenergy Bath and North East Somerset Council is inviting local communities to step forward and spearhead small-scale, community-owned renewable energy projects through its new “Energy in Your Community” initiative. This exciting … Read More