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Scotland: Developing CCS is vital to our low carbon economy

3/11/2010 9:18:01 AM: The Scottish government yesterday (March 10th) announced plans to position itself as a world leader in developing carbon capture and storage technology.

Councils to get £10m grant to update green homes expertise

3/10/2010 12:18:11 PM: UK councils are to benefit from nearly £10 million in funds to help them update their green skills and advance the 'second wave' of eco-towns.

Companies not prepared for CRC scheme, says report

3/10/2010 9:18:01 AM: Businesses in the UK are at risk from huge penalties from failing to prepare for the Carbon Reduction Scheme, claims KPMG.

New group launched to lobby on European supergrid

3/9/2010 3:18:01 PM: A lobby group was launched yesterday (March 8th) in order to influence policy proposals for a pan-European supergrid.

UK-GBC: Raise emissions targets for public buildings and homes

3/8/2010 12:18:06 PM: The UK-GBC has called for a 50 percent reduction in emissions from the built environment by 2020.

Regions to take on major role in renewable energy strategy

3/5/2010 12:18:06 PM: New government guidelines will help regions meet the UK goal for renewable energy use by 2020.

UK sea resources need £200m investment, says group

3/5/2010 9:38:05 AM: The government has outlined its first strategy to develop the UK's wave and tidal energy resources.

Framework for generator connection to be established

3/4/2010 11:58:07 AM: The government has published the consultation version of its framework for connecting renewable energy projects to the grid.

Mitsubishi Electric forecasts huge rise in solar energy demand

3/3/2010 9:18:08 AM: Mitsubishi has just finished building a 24,000 square meter plant in northern Japan which will allow it to meet an expected three-fold rise in solar energy demand.

CBI: Drivers need to be tested on fuel-efficient techniques

3/2/2010 3:18:10 PM: The CBI has called for drivers to be tested on the energy-efficiency of their driving techniques, in a bid to cut carbon emissions closer to home.

Supermarkets to offer "green loans" to home-owners

3/2/2010 12:18:02 PM: The government has launched its 'Pay As You Save' green loans scheme for homeowners.

Renewable energy project planning speeded up

3/2/2010 9:18:03 AM: The government yesterday (March 1st) launched the beginning of a new speedier planning regime for green projects which could collectively supply electricity for up to 22 million homes.

UK suppliers behind on renewables targets

3/1/2010 9:38:06 AM: Energy suppliers in the UK could secure supplies for the future if they invested £30 per customer for the next ten years.

Eco-homes made from patented recycling process

2/26/2010 3:18:03 PM: Eco-homes could eventually be made from recycled everyday materials, after a Welsh company patented a recycling procedure.

Govt launches retrofit test run across UK

2/26/2010 9:38:03 AM: Eighty-seven social housing developments across the UK will be part of the largest retrofitting initiative undertaken by the government.

Smart grid held back by govt inaction, says committee

2/25/2010 9:38:06 AM: The UK's Energy and Climate Change Committee has said that the smart-grid roll out must happen faster to secure energy supplies for the future.

Standard emissions reporting scheme needed, says CBI

2/24/2010 3:18:26 PM: The CBI says conflicting government emissions schemes hike up compliance costs for businesses.

Low carbon technologies courses to boost construction skills

2/24/2010 9:18:03 AM: The Green Register, the green construction body, will be holding courses for workers wanting to develop their green skills in advance of the UK's eco-homes venture. <br/>

Local councils need to help create green infrastructure

2/22/2010 9:18:14 AM: Local authorities need to work with green community ventures to reach national emissions targets, a new report from the UK-GBC has recommended.