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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 The Environment Agency could build up to 80 wind turbines sites dotted around the country.


Wind power could save 10bn tonnes CO2 by 2020 Renewable energy from wind could cut ten billion tonnes of carbon emissions by 2020, according to a new report.


Green investment will stimulate economies Investing in green infrastructure and keeping to renewables and emissions targets could help governments beat recession, according to a new report.


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.


First commercial wave power plant opened The world's first commercial power plant has been launched off the coast of Portugal with Scottish equipment.


Hydropower needs incentivising The British hydropower industry has called on the government to provide more incentives for small-scale projects.


Energy gap claims rejected The government has denied a report that claims there will be power shortages in five years.


Coal electricity risks bad reputation Electricity companies that build unabated coal power plants risk developing a negative reputation.


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.


EU states disagree on emissions commitments The head of the European Commission has robustly defended plans for EU countries to reduce carbon emissions.


Government 'remains committed' to renewable energy A leading government minister has emphasised the government's continued commitment to renewable energy in the wake of yesterday's (January 10th) nuclear power announcement.


Nuclear decision 'bad news' for climate change The government has given the green light to plans for a series of new nuclear power stations across the UK, in a move that has been criticised by environmentalists.


Government targets 'helped make hydroelectric project possible' Work on a major new hydroelectric plant in Scotland would not have been possible without the government's support for renewable energy, according to developers Scottish and Southern Energy.


China makes green energy 'promise' A new report has revealed that although China will aim to promote renewable energy, it is also set to increase its consumption of coal.


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).


Germany outlines extensive new carbon-cutting measures Germany is aiming to reduce its carbon footprint by 40 per cent before 2020 with the introduction of a series of measures announced today (December 5th).


India aims for role as 'wind super-power' A combination of government policy and geographical location has helped India to become one of the world's biggest users of wind power.