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UK’s ‘dash for gas’ will boost bills, warns committee
The influential Committee on Climate Change has today warned that increased reliance on unabated gas generation could add £600 to the average household bill over the coming decades.
UK government gives go ahead for shale gas fracking to restart
UK Energy Secretary Ed Davey has today given the go ahead for fracking of shale gas to restart in the UK.
South African deals offer lifeline to Chinese solar panel makers
Suntech, one of China’s largest producers of solar panels, is to supply 100 MW of its photovoltaic modules for two projects in South Africa.
US government launches $29 million new SunShot investment
The US Department of Energy is launching a new $29 million investment in four projects as part of its SunShot Initiative to reduce the costs of solar power.
UK government puts £100,000 up for grabs for efficiency training
The UK’s Department of Energy and Climate Change has put £100,000 up for grabs to support energy efficiency skills training.
Renewables could power the grid 99.9% of the time by 2030, says report
A well-designed combination of wind and solar power with energy stored in fuel cells and batteries could power the grid 99.9% of the time by 2030, according to new research.
Changes to CRC scheme will save UK businesses £272 million
The UK government’s plans to simplify the Carbon Reduction Commitment efficiency scheme will save businesses £272 million, says Energy Minister Greg Barker.
UN climate summit promises ‘gateway’ to future action
The United Nations climate change negotiations have ended with a last minute agreement on the ‘Doha Climate Gateway’, which launches a new commitment period under the Kyoto Protocol and sets a timetable for the adoption of a new agreement by 2015.
UK ruling allows small emitters and hospitals to opt out of EU-ETS
The UK government has fulfilled the promise made earlier this year to allow small emitters and hospitals to opt out of the European Union Emissions Trading System.
UK and Germany announce joint effort to help tackle climate change
As the United Nations climate negotiations in Doha, Qatar move into the final hours, the UK and Germany have announced a joint venture to help partner countries take action against climate change.