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£250bn tar sands investment could instead be used to transform renewable energy sector
£250bn tar sands investment could instead be used to transform renewable energy sector
3/16/2010 8:38:11 AM:  The WWF has said that the £250 billion to be spent by BP on producing oil from tar sands could instead be used to decarbonise the UK economy.
UK-GBC: Raise emissions targets for public buildings and homes
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
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.
Framework for generator connection to be established
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.
Smart grid held back by govt inaction, says committee
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.
Energy security 'depends on low carbon transition'
Energy security 'depends on low carbon transition'
2/4/2010 9:29:19 AM:  The energy and climate minister has said that the security of the country's energy supply is dependent on the low carbon transition plan.
Low carbon energy revolution needs green skills
Low carbon energy revolution needs green skills
1/20/2010 9:09:06 AM:  The UK workforce lacks the green skills needed to take advantage of the massive investment in offshore wind energy, claims one green organisation.<br/><br/>
Renewable energy plans agreed in Copenhagen
Renewable energy plans agreed in Copenhagen
12/8/2009 9:05:02 AM:  The UK has agreed with eight other European countries to build the continent's first offshore windfarm in the North and Irish Seas.
Nuclear energy 'not the solution'
Nuclear energy 'not the solution'
11/10/2009 9:05:05 AM:  The government has been urged to consider alternatives to nuclear energy following the draft Nuclear Policy Statement.
Nuclear power vital to UK's energy mix
Nuclear power vital to UK's energy mix
10/30/2009 12:05:07 PM:  UK needs to have a variety of different power sources including nuclear and wind, a renewables expert has said.
Coal power station delayed
Coal power station delayed
10/8/2009 12:10:01 PM:  A proposed coal-fired power station at Kingsnorth in the UK has been delayed.
Engineering at low carbon crossroads
Engineering at low carbon crossroads
9/8/2009 9:17:07 AM:  New engineering talent is needed to help the UK develop a low carbon economy.
West Midlands urged to fight climate change
West Midlands urged to fight climate change
9/4/2009 10:37:10 AM:  'Can do' spirit is needed, says Lord Hunt
Boris Johnson launches low-carbon London plan
Boris Johnson launches low-carbon London plan
8/3/2009 12:37:01 PM:  Boris Johnson has committed £4 million to reducing London's carbon footprint.
RES outlines plans for Den Brook windfarm in England
RES outlines plans for Den Brook windfarm in England
7/28/2009 10:55:17 AM:  RES plans to build a new nine-turbine windfarm in West Devon capable of providing enough electricity for 8,000 homes.
E.ON moving ahead with Bristol biomass plans in UK
E.ON moving ahead with Bristol biomass plans in UK
6/8/2009 3:35:09 PM:  Local residents will have a chance to learn about E.ON's intentions for its proposed biomass plant in Bristol this month.
UK government urged to invest more in renewable energy
UK government urged to invest more in renewable energy
5/13/2009 3:25:08 PM:  The Renewable Energy Centre believes more must be done to increase the number of renewable energy schemes being set up in Britain.
Marine energy feasibility study to look at England and Wales
Marine energy feasibility study to look at England and Wales
5/1/2009 2:45:03 PM:  A "scoping exercise" aims to uncover the potential of marine energy projects in English and Welsh waters.
US accepts responsibility for its CO2 emissions
US accepts responsibility for its CO2 emissions
4/29/2009 5:05:05 PM:  Hillary Clinton has told emerging economies that a united front is required to reduce global emissions.
CBI issues climate change roadmap
CBI issues climate change roadmap
4/9/2009 5:25:03 PM:  The CBI has published roadmaps to help the power, industrial, transport and building sectors reduce emissions in line with targets.
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