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More to benefit from Warm Front scheme, says UK government
Thousands more households in England will be eligible for help under the Warm Front scheme, says the UK government.
Shell starts quest for first carbon capture oil sands project
Shell has been given the go ahead to use carbon capture and storage technology for the first time with the Athabasca Oil Sands project in Canada.
UK small businesses failing to get to grips with energy efficiency
Small and medium-sized businesses in the UK are failing to take responsibility for energy efficiency in the workplace, according to research from energy company E.ON.
UK government kick starts £13 million electric vehicle battery R&D centre
The UK government yesterday announced the creation of a £13 million Energy Storage R&D Centre to focus on the development of batteries for electric and hybrid vehicles.
Scottish Government awards £7.9 million to tidal and wave developers
The Scottish Government has announced that five marine energy developers – including three tidal and two wave developers – are to share £7.9 million in funding.
New UK Energy Minister promises to bring Energy Bill into law
In his first statement as the UK’s new Energy Minister, John Hayes has pledged to bring the Coalition’s controversial Energy Bill into law.
EU and Australia set out plans to link carbon trading schemes
The EU and Australia have outlined plans to link their respective emissions trading schemes by 2018.
Developers submit proposal for 1.5 GW Moray Firth wind projects
European renewable developers EDP Renewables and Repsol have submitted plans for three offshore wind projects in the Moray Firth off the north east coast of Scotland totaling 1.5 GW in capacity.
UK cabinet reshuffle casts doubt on “greenest government” pledge
UK Prime Minister David Cameron’s cabinet reshuffle announced yesterday removes high-profile ministers from the energy and environment departments.
Obama approves “historic” fuel efficiency standards
US President Barack Obama last week officially signed off on “groundbreaking” standards that will take fuel efficiency to 54.5 mpg for cars and light trucks by 2025.