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EU grants AFC Energy €6 million to install world’s large fuel cell
Industrial fuel cell company AFC Energy and Industrial Chemicals Limited are hailing the award of a €6 million grant from the EU to install what is claimed to be the world’s largest alkaline fuel cell.
Energy efficiency is best way to boost UK economy, says Consumer Focus
A major energy efficiency drive could be one of the best ways of boosting the economy, creating jobs and tackling fuel poverty, according to a report out today from Consumer Focus.
UK’s industrial strategy should play to strength in green tech, says CBI
The UK should adopt an industrial strategy that plays to its strengths in key sectors including green technology, aerospace and automotives, says the CBI.
UK government outline next steps in smart meter rollout
UK Energy Minister Baroness Verma has outlined the next steps in the government’s rollout of 53 million smart meters to the country’s homes and businesses by 2019.
Solar trade war between China, the US and Europe intensifies
The ongoing trade dispute over solar products between China, the US and Europe is intensifying.
Newly elected US President urged to take action on climate change
Neither candidate may have mentioned climate change during the pre-election debates, but now he has been returned to office, President Barack Obama is being urged to take action.
UK government urged to include aviation and shipping in climate target
The influential parliamentary Energy and Climate Change Committee is urging the UK government not to exclude aviation and shipping from the country’s 2050 climate target.
UK government gives low-carbon buses a £20 million boost
UK Transport Minister Norman Baker yesterday announced a £20 million boost for the government’s low-carbon bus fund.
Landlords sign up Enact Energy to deliver Green Deal service
The UK Residential Landlords Association (RLA) has signed up Enact Energy to provide the first Green Deal service for private sector landlords.
New ideas to cut offshore wind costs get £10 million boost
The UK government has launched two new competitions totalling up to £10 million for innovators with novel ideas on reducing the costs of offshore wind power.