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Unlocking Sustainable Heat: The Role of Data Centres in Next-Generation Heat Networks
Harnessing a Hidden Resource As digital demand continues to surge, data centres have become critical to the backbone of modern life – from cloud computing to artificial intelligence, online services, banking, and government infrastructure. However, their growth poses an increasing challenge: energy consumption. Data centres are often energy-intensive, with 30–50% of their power usage lost…
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The UK’s Net-Zero Target: Progress and the Role of Offshore Wind Energy
As part of its efforts to tackle climate change, the UK recently launched the 2030 Clean Power Mission—a bold commitment to create a net-zero energy system by 2030. This mission builds on the government’s earlier pledge to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, made in 2019, which aims to reduce all greenhouse gas emissions in the…
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Understanding Permitted Development: Expert Guidance from Entrust Services
Navigating permitted development regulations can be a complex process. These regulations vary depending on the UK nation, the type of project you’re undertaking, and any specific planning designations in the area. To add to the challenge, legislation is frequently updated, meaning it’s essential to work with the latest version of the regulations to avoid costly…
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Biodiversity Net Gain – From Policy to Practical Delivery
An Evolving Regulatory Landscape With Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) now a mandatory requirement across most planning applications in England, it marks a big shift in how ecological considerations are addressed in planning development. BNG calls for all stakeholders; planners, developers, landowners, and ecologists to engage in a more structured, measurable approach to habitat delivery and…
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Entrust Service’s Role in the Future of Telecommunications
At Entrust Services, we are proud to play a key role in delivering expert Town Planning and Planning Technical Services for the wireless telecommunications industry. Our work ensures seamless mobile network connectivity across Ireland and the UK, helping communities, businesses, and emergency services stay connected in an increasingly digital world. Bridging the Connectivity Gap Telecommunications…
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Entrust Secures a Place on the DESNZ ENZPS Framework – A Testament to our Excellence!
We are thrilled to announce that Entrust Professional Services Ltd has been successfully appointed to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) Energy and Net Zero Professional Services (ENZPS) Framework under Lot 2 – Renewables and Infrastructure. This recognition underscores our expertise in Policy & Strategy and Energy Design & Delivery, reaffirming our…
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How UK Planning Reforms and AI Integration Will Reshape Infrastructure and Renewable Energy Development
At the end of March, Chancellor Rachel Reeves outlined key proposals in the Spring Statement that will shape the direction of the UK economy over the coming year. While planning usually plays a minor role in Spring Statements, this year marks a significant shift. Labour’s ambitious planning reforms, with a clear emphasis on housebuilding, green…