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Next-generation carbon capture technologies get £23.5 million boost
The UK’s Energy Technologies Institute announced a £23.5 million boost for next-generation carbon capture technologies.
American Electric Power puts carbon capture and storage trial on hold
Energy generator American Electric Power has announced that it is putting its carbon capture and storage project on hold because of the “uncertain status of US climate policy”.
Government’s electricity market reform plans need clarity, say stakeholders
Energy and Climate Secretary Chris Huhne have been largely welcomed by stakeholders, while calling for greater clarity.
UK Government outlines long-awaited electricity market reform
The UK Energy and Climate Change Secretary Chris Huhne yesterday afternoon outlined the Government’s plans for its long-awaited overhaul of the electricity market.
Australian Prime Minister unveils tax on country’s polluters
The Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard yesterday unveiled her long-awaited carbon tax measures, which reveal that the country’s largest polluters will pay AUD$23 per tonne of carbon emissions.
UK Energy Secretary Chris Huhne condemns British Gas price rise
UK Energy and Climate Change Secretary Chris Huhne has condemned British Gas’ announcement today of price rises of 18% to gas and 16% to electricity bills.
Scotland should aim to halve emissions by 2025, says independent committee
Scotland should aim to halve its CO2 emissions by 2025, the Committee on Climate Change has advised the region’s government.
European Parliament votes against 30% emission reduction target
The European Parliament yesterday voted against raising the EU’s emission reduction target from 20% to 30% compared to 1990 levels by 2020.
CBI calls again for mandatory carbon reporting for businesses
UK business lobby group the CBI has reiterated its call for mandatory carbon reporting to be brought in for UK companies.
Mixed picture for UK energy use, according to official statistics
The UK Government’s energy statistics for the first quarter of this year and 2010 paint a mixed picture with renewables output up by 27% but coal demand also up just over 6%.