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UK government’s ECO scheme will benefit few, warns report
The UK government’s Energy Company Obligation scheme, which requires suppliers to help the fuel poor with energy efficiency improvements, will help only a few, warns a report out today.
Solarcentury gets green light for solar park in southern England
UK-based solar energy company Solarcentury has been granted planning permission from the local council for a 6.3 MW solar park near Southampton in southern England.
Car manufacturers making progress on EU carbon targets
Carmakers in Europe are on largely track to meet the European Union’s targets for average car emissions, according to the latest figures from the European Environment Agency.
London Array adds final turbine to world’s largest offshore wind farm
The 175th and final turbine was installed on the £2 billion London Array yesterday, marking the end of construction of the world’s largest offshore wind farm.
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.
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UK government promises consumer security in smart meter rollout
The UK government yesterday outlined new rules to protect consumers’ privacy and security as smart meters are rolled out across the country over the next seven years.
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.
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.
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.
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.