Renewables 'at highest ever level' in Scotland

Scotland has announced a record year for its renewable energy performance.

Offshore grid preparation must start

Work to connect the National Grid to offshore renewable installations must start immediately with a "no regret" approach, says a new report.

Government sustainability "on track", emissions reductions lagging

The government's own operations seem on course to meet sustainability targets.

Scottish renewables need £10bn by 2020

Scotland can meet its renewable electricity targets but it will require investment, according to a development organisation.

CCC: Electricity generation must be decarbonised by 2030

The UK's energy supply must be decarbonised if the country is to meet carbon emission reduction targets, according to the Committee on Climate Change.

Robin Rigg wind farm gets first turbine

The £350 million Robin Rigg wind farm's first wind turbine has been completed.

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.

BT considering Lancashire wind farm

BT is considering setting up a small wind farm to reduce its carbon footprint.

Eco-campaigners welcome climate change department

Gordon Brown's creation of a new department for climate change and energy has been welcomed by campaigners and business.

Hydropower needs incentivising

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

Committee may recommend 'tighter' emissions targets

The UK may have to achieve tighter emissions targets than those already introduced, according to the head of a new climate change committee.

Renewable target 'hard to achieve'

New EU targets requiring Britain to significantly increase its renewable energy use may be hard to achieve, the head of a major electricity supplier has warned.

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.

Calls grow for Canadian carbon market

The Canadian government appears to have rejected calls by a state-backed body for the country to establish a nationwide carbon market.

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.

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).

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