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Feed-in tariff, emissions commitments become law
Feed-in tariff, emissions commitments become law A trio of 'environmental' bills have received Royal Assent.

'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.

Miliband urges public sector to promote renewables
Miliband urges public sector to promote renewables The public sector must do more to promote and support renewable energy and the low carbon economy, said the energy and climate change secretary of state.

Tidal reef 'cheaper, better' than Severn Barrage
Tidal reef 'cheaper, better' than Severn Barrage A conservation group has suggested an alternative to the Severn Barrage which it claims will generate more energy, cost less and harm wildlife less.

TCPA welcomes £100m insulation pledge
TCPA welcomes £100m insulation pledge A housing charity has welcomed the pre-budget report and called on the government to remain committed to the low carbon economy.
EA to build 80 wind turbines
EA to build 80 wind turbines The Environment Agency could build up to 80 wind turbines sites dotted around the country.

Feed-in tariff scope extended
Feed-in tariff scope extended The scope of the proposed feed-in tariff in the Energy Bill has been extended, with the limit lifted from 3MW to 5MW.

Insulation could help cut energy demand by 20%
Insulation could help cut energy demand by 20% The government should make insulation compulsory to cut UK energy usage by 20 per cent, according to a specialist.
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.
Miliband raises emissions target
Miliband raises emissions target Britain has become the first country to adopt the ambitious target of reducing carbon emissions by 80 per cent by 2050.
Scotland to cut emissions 80%
Scotland to cut emissions 80% Scotland plans to cut emissions by 80 per cent by 2050.

Global electricity emissions 'must halve'
Global electricity emissions 'must halve' Half of global electricity production must be renewable in order to reduce the significant impacts of climate change, according to the International Energy Agency.

BERR: Microgeneration could prevent need for nuclear
BERR: Microgeneration could prevent need for nuclear The government could avoid building new nuclear power stations if it pushes hard enough on microgeneration, according to an official report.



FoE: Govt renewables policy is insufficient
FoE: Govt renewables policy is insufficient The government has been accused of hypocrisy by Friends of the Earth afer business secretary John Hutton said that the UK should follow California's lead by investing heavily in renewable power.
Government 'needs to invest' in renewable resources
Government 'needs to invest' in renewable resources Some say the government needs to invest in renewable energy after criticism from a number of organisations over its energy policy.
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.
Chinese cities sign up to low-carbon programme
Chinese cities sign up to low-carbon programme A new WWF initiative will see two Chinese cities sign up to promote develop low-carbon development.
Welsh assembly to map low-carbon energy plan
Welsh assembly to map low-carbon energy plan Wales is expected to increase the amount of energy it intends to produce by renewable means, the BBC has reported.
Expert to speak on zero-carbon homes
Expert to speak on zero-carbon homes The construction industry needs more government investment if low-carbon housing goals are to be met in the near-term, an industry expert has asserted.
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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