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European bank supports grid connection between UK and Netherlands
The European Investment Bank has agreed to contribute €300 million towards the cost of the BritNed Interconnector, a submarine electricity transmission cable between the UK and the Netherlands.
UK research project promises to reduce marine energy subsea cable costs
The UK Government-backed Energy Technologies Institute has announced a new project aimed at reducing the cost of the subsea cables that connect offshore wave and tidal energy devices to shore.
UK research yields higher performance, lower cost batteries
A UK research project has demonstrated a new battery technology that could be more affordable and offer improved performance for hybrid electric vehicles.
Support for energy efficiency and electric cars in UK Pre-Budget Report
Yesterday UK Chancellor Alistair Darling unveiled his Pre-Budget Report outlining support for energy efficiency measures and electric cars.
EU confirms €1.5 billion funding for carbon capture and offshore wind projects
The European Commission has confirmed funding of €1.5 billion for 15 carbon capture and storage and offshore wind farms across the region.
UK moves ahead with six local renewables projects
UK Housing Minister John Healey has announced support for local councils to move ahead with six renewable energy and low carbon schemes.
Aviation growth must be limited to 60% to meet emissions target
The UK Committee on Climate Change has warned that growth in aviation between now and 2050 must be limited to 60% if the sector is to meet its target of keeping emissions to 2005 levels.
Low-carbon measures expected in UK Pre-Budget Report
Later today, UK Chancellor Alistair Darling will unveil his Pre-Budget Report that could include measures such as a scrappage scheme for household boilers and tax rebates on electric cars and wind turbines.
COP15: Leaked ‘Danish’ text casts shadow over talks
Leaked text that apparently shows a draft agreement drawn up before the discussions started this week has angered many developing nations.
COP15: Gordon Brown calls on EU to cut emissions by 30%
After the flurry of the opening day at the Copenhagen climate change summit, discussions get underway with UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown is calling on the EU to commit to a 30% cut in emissions by 2020.