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'Old thinking' holding back sustainable energy
'Old thinking' holding back sustainable energy Incentives and support needs to be provided in order to shift the UK out of outmoded thinking that is holding back the transition to a low carbon economy.

Carbon emissions targets to be met despite downturn
Carbon emissions targets to be met despite downturn Keeping commitments to carbon reduction and renewable energy will help the UK weather the economic downturn, the prime minister has said.
Green roofs urged for capital
Green roofs urged for capital Green roofs that insulate buildings and enourage biodiversity are part of the mayor of London's plan to deal with climate change.
EPCs for all come into force
EPCs for all come into force Energy performance certificates designed to cut carbon emissions and boost energy efficiency will become compulsory for all building transactions in October.
Existing homes carbon cutting consultation launched
Existing homes carbon cutting consultation launched A consultation into reducing the carbon emissions of the UK housing stock has been launched.
Carbon emissions 'can be reduced in many ways'
Carbon emissions 'can be reduced in many ways' There are a number of ways homeowners can reduce their carbon emissions, two environmental groups have claimed.
WWF UK: "Radical shift" needed to reduce UK's carbon emissions
WWF UK: "Radical shift" needed to reduce UK's carbon emissions A "radical shift" is needed in government policy if the UK is to achieve its carbon emission reduction targets, a new report has suggested.
Biomass 'may be a low carbon energy solution'
Biomass 'may be a low carbon energy solution' A building industry trade publication has suggested biomass may be a carbon-neutral energy solution.
Northern Ireland 'must do more' to promote energy efficiency
Northern Ireland 'must do more' to promote energy efficiency More must be done to encourage the uptake of renewable energy generation in Northern Ireland, a government minister has claimed.
British Gas 'to help homeowners cut carbon footprint'
British Gas 'to help homeowners cut carbon footprint' British Gas will encourage homeowners to generate electricity in their house with a new range of microgeneration technology.
Green mortgage market 'will remain static'
Green mortgage market 'will remain static' The green mortgage market is expected to remain stable in the coming months, despite the credit crunch, an expert has suggestd
Climate change group seeks "low carbon champions"
Climate change group seeks "low carbon champions" A new climate change action group has been set up in Winchester to encourage residents to cut the city's carbon footprint by one-third, it has been reported.
Community uses solar power to cut carbon footprint
Community uses solar power to cut carbon footprint A community centre near Bodmin is using solar-powered electricity to reduce its carbon footprint.
Firms team up to develop low-carbon homes
Firms team up to develop low-carbon homes A housebuilding firm and a power company have joined forces on a number of low-carbon housing projects across the UK.
Primary school installs low-carbon heat system
Primary school installs low-carbon heat system A primary school in Norfolk has installed a energy efficient heating in its new extension to cut down on carbon emissions.
Local energy efficiency schemes given the go-ahead
Local energy efficiency schemes given the go-ahead Changes to the planning system are set to encourage the provision of local renewable energy schemes under new proposals announced today (December 17th).
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