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Dog Detectives on the Scent of Leakage in Borders and East Lothian
We're deploying a crack team of specially trained dogs to help locate hidden leaks on our network in rural areas
17 April 2024
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Follow-up water pipe event for Ross-shire residents
Scottish Water is offering Ross-shire residents a further opportunity to discuss a proposal for a new pipe to supply water to a hydrogen production plant next to Beinn Tharsuinn Windfarm, west of Edderton, at a drop-in consultation event.
09 April 2024
£3 million investment in green hydro energy generation at East Lothian reservoir
Scottish Water has broken ground on a pioneering new type of hydro energy generation scheme at Whiteadder Reservoir
15 September 2023
Scottish Water graduate celebrates the delivery of first solar project in Denny
Heriot-Watt University Chemical and Energy Engineering Graduate, Steven Brasher celebrated the delivery of his first large-scale solar project at Denny Waste Water Treatment Works
29 August 2023
Going Green in West Dunbartonshire
A water treatment facility in Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire has recently joined a long list of Scottish Water sites powered by green energy in a bid to tackle climate change
11 August 2023
Harnessing Hydropower at Hamilton Waste Water Treatment Works a First
The first of its kind in the UK, a pioneering project will see Scottish Water harness hydropower from waste water
26 May 2023
North East solar projects shine a light on net zero commitment
Two solar energy schemes have been completed in the North East by Scottish Water.
10 May 2023
Solar Giant Switched on in East Dunbartonshire
A solar scheme of seismic proportions is now live at our most energy intensive site
26 April 2023
Seafield reaches Renewable Energy Milestone
Scotland’s largest, waste water treatment works is now generating all of its own power and supplying enough surplus renewable electricity to power 800 homes each day
31 January 2023
Self Generating Skellyton Now Online
A Scottish Water treatment works in South Lanarkshire is partially powering itself thanks to green energy.
20 January 2023
Super Solar Scheme Underway in East Dunbartonshire
Our most ambitious solar energy scheme to date is now under construction at our most energy intensive asset
30 September 2022
BLOG: Greener Miles Make Scottish Water Fleet Better for Environment - Holly McPhee
This #ScotClimateWeek Holly talks about how we're trying reduce emissions when it comes to our fleet
29 September 2022
Drones and Laser Technology Cut Carbon Emissions
State-of-the art drones and lasers are being used to improve Scotland’s sewers
28 September 2022
Net Zero Routemap Update Published
Half of emissions associated with the delivery of Scotland’s water and waste water services have been cut.
26 September 2022
Innovative ‘dual-sided’ solar scheme at Aberdeenshire treatment site
An innovative solar scheme which produces energy from both sides of a solar panel has been installed at a Scottish Water site to support the company’s drive towards net zero emissions.
01 June 2022
Council Commits to Reduced Carbon 'Food-Print'
A Scots council has renewed a two-year contract to send its food waste to be used to generate renewable energy.
04 May 2022
Skellyton Green Energy Scheme
Scottish Water has applied for planning permission to allow green energy to power a South Lanarkshire waste water treatment works.
11 April 2022
Battery Storage First for Scottish Water in Net Zero Drive
Work is now complete on the first large-scale battery storage project to accelerate Scottish Water's drive towards net zero emissions by 2040
11 February 2022
Graduates and Apprentices to Help Scotland's Drinking and Waste Water Services Go Greener
More than 1,000 graduates and apprentices will help transform Scotland’s drinking and waste water services making them greener and fit for future generations
08 February 2022
Green Graduate Case Studies
Case studies from some of our graduates who are helping transform our services making them greener and fit for future generations
08 February 2022
We Love Deerdykes to the Moon and Back (12 Times!)
Scotland's first large-scale food waste recycling centre celebrates 50GHW green energy milestone
31 January 2022
Keep COP26 in Mind in the Kitchen This Christmas
We're urging customers to build on the momentum gained at the COP26 climate change conference in Glasgow and play a part in cutting carbon emissions from food waste this Christmas
16 December 2021
Ground-Breaking Green Heating Network Hosts German Minister
A German energy minister visiting Scotland for COP26 has praised a pioneering low carbon District Heating Network partnership between Scottish Water and Stirling Council during a special visit.
12 November 2021
Innovation is Heating Up in Renfrewshire
Learn about Scottish Water's role in a ‘fifth generation’ heating network at Scotland's manufacturing innovation district in Renfrewshire
21 October 2021
New £800,000 Solar Scheme for Aberdeen in Net Zero Drive
An ambitious solar energy scheme which will help power two of the main service reservoirs supplying water to Aberdeen has been completed
21 October 2021
Scottish Water Hits Major Solar Power Milestone
Scottish Water has completed work on a milestone £2 million solar power scheme in Perth as part of its drive towards achieving net zero emissions by 2040
15 September 2021
BLOG: Driving Down Emissions – Paul Kerr
Paul Kerr talks about how we must adopt a ‘mindset change’ to address ‘climate change’
15 September 2021
Peatland Restoration Helps Net Zero Emission Goals
The restoration of peatbogs across Scotland is helping to protect source water quality and reduce carbon emissions.
23 July 2021
Plastic Waste Helps Drive Major New Project
A revolutionary new tarmac product made from discarded plastic has been used in a major Scottish Water regeneration project in Glasgow.
13 July 2021
Ayrshire Hat-Trick is a Winner for Top Up Taps
We've bagged the treble in Ayrshire this week, with three of our bright blue Top Up Taps launching across the area
25 May 2021
