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Caroline Spelman issues ‘wake-up call’ on climate change

editor — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 15:04:51 +0000

Environment Minister visits changing coastline

editor — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 20:17:00 +0000

Local authorities to sell renewable electricity to Grid

editor — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:53:17 +0000

The UK Government has overturned the ban on local councils selling renewable electricity. Energy Secretary Chris Huhne has announced that councils across Britain will from 18th August be allowed to sell renewable electricity to the grid and should assume their rightful place leading a local power revolution. At present only 0.01% of electricity in England is generated by local authority-owned renewables, despite the scope that exists to install projects on their land and buildings. In Germany the equivalent figure is 100 times higher. Source: DECC

Chris Huhne announces Annual Energy Statement

editor — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:13:04 +0000

UK Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change Chris Huhne announces the launch of the first Annual Energy Statement. He commented: "Our actions must be informed by the best information about the future. That is why I am publishing our work on 2050 energy pathways, which has been worked up in consultation with industry, scientists, engineers and economists. We are making the data and analysis available and we are inviting comments over the summer. We want to start a grown-up debate about what a low-carbon future will look like and the best way of achieving it". Source: DECC

Natural Environment White Paper discussion document launched

editor — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 19:38:34 +0000