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UK smart meter rollout to start in less than three years, says government
The rollout of smart meters to 30 million UK homes and businesses will start in less than three years, Energy and Climate Change Minister Charles Hendry said today, unveiling new installation guidelines.
UK organisations sign up to deliver the Green Deal
Climate Change Minister Greg Barker yesterday announced the first 22 organisations to have signed up to the government’s flagship Green Deal home energy efficiency scheme launching this October.
UK Energy Technologies Institute seeks energy-from-waste partners
The UK’s Energy Technologies Institute has announced today that it is seeking partners for a new £13 million energy-from-waste demonstrator plant.
Customer complaints drive investigation of UK home insulation market
High volumes of customer complaints about loft and cavity wall insulation has led the UK’s Office of Fair Trading to launch an investigation into the home insulation market.
Energy efficiency help for UK homeowners to get easier
The UK government unveiled two measures today aimed at giving homeowners more advice about improving the energy efficiency of their properties.
EU must take action on energy efficiency, say campaigners
The Danish Presidency’s proposal to improve energy efficiency across the EU and close the gap to the 2020 target of 20% is not enough, warn campaigners.
Denmark pledges 100% renewable energy by 2050
Denmark has set the most ambitious low-carbon target in the world – according to new legislation the country will generate 100% of its energy from renewable sources by 2050.
UK greenhouse gas emissions down 7% in 2011
Official government statistics estimate that UK greenhouse gas emissions covered by the Kyoto Protocol were down 7% in 2011.
UK government lays out plan to cut emissions from heating
The UK government today published its plan for cutting emissions from heating used in homes, businesses and industry and unveiled a national heat map identifying areas potential suitable for district heating network.
Scotland launches skills academy for energy industry
Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond launched an industry-led skills academy for the energy industry on Monday backed up with £900,000 of public funding.