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Not Operating today 2025-06-02

SSE have a fault in the local area, so we cant properly turn on the system. But the flow in the Thames is so low at the moment that we could only generate marginal power anyway. SSE say they will have the fault rectified by 17:00 today (2025-06-02). …

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Smarter energy use starts here: Reading Hydro’s new home advice service

Reading Hydro CBS is launching a new, local, service to give you the confidence and information you need to make your home warmer, cheaper to run, and be more environmentally friendly. It is part of Reading’s 2030 strategy to address the Climat…

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Reading Climate Festival – have you booked your events?

Starting this weekend, two weeks of free events to inspire, entertain and be part of Reading’s journey to net zero carbon. There are still a few spaces on Reading Hydro’s joint event with ReadingCAN if you’re keen to explore what mo…

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