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Supporting the UK Government’s plans to overhaul the country’s energy system, it published yesterday six ‘illustrative 2050 pathways’, looking at different energy choices and tradeoffs.
UK Energy Secretary to address parliament on energy policy
UK Energy Secretary Chris Huhne will address parliament today with a key statement on energy policy, which is expected to outline a major investment in wind power.
UK must protect low-carbon funding, says advisory committee
The UK’s Committee on Climate Change yesterday urged that Government funding for low-carbon technology research, development and deployment should be protected.
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UK Government promises certainty for energy industry
The UK Coalition Government has announced today that it plans to strengthen draft National Policy Statements (NPSs) for energy infrastructure, like new nuclear reactors and offshore wind farms.
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UK Government axes planning quango in favour of fast-track system
The UK Coalition Government has confirmed its intention to axe the Infrastructure Planning Commission, which was established by the previous administration earlier this year to make decisions on major infrastructure projects.
Energy efficiency has bigger impact than thought, says new study
A new study indicates that switching off lights and electrical appliances when not in use, as well as choosing more efficient models, has more impact on reducing CO2 emissions than previously thought.
UK energy secretary pledges “radical overhaul” of homes
UK Energy and Climate Change Secretary Chris Huhne will today champion the Coalition Government’s ‘Green Deal’, pledging a “radical overhaul” of the country’s homes.
UK Coalition Government wants new nuclear power without subsidies
Despite a split in the UK’s new Coalition Government over nuclear power, Minister of State for the Department of Energy and Climate Change Charles Hendry yesterday reiterated support for new capacity but without subsidies.
UK Government need to act to keep the lights on, say engineers
An independent assessment of the UK’s infrastructure by the Institution of Civil Engineers reports that energy and transport networks are in poor condition.
Britain could be zero carbon by 2030, says report
A report out today from the UK’s Centre for Alternative Technology shows how the country could be zero carbon by 2030.