UK launches new plan to reuse scarce and precious metals
(Fri 16/03)
Hundreds of millions of pounds worth of precious metals like gold and platinum are being thrown away in the UK every year when household goods such as old mobile phones and laptops are scrapped.
Small firms should make better use of the 'green channel'
(Fri 16/03)
Intellectual property Minister, Baroness Wilcox, has challenged UK firms to make more use of the ‘green channel’ that helps speed up the patent process for innovative eco-friendly ideas and gives a real boost to thei
DECC confirms six-month delay to Green Deal legislation
(Thu 15/03)
Climate Change Minister Greg Barker has confirmed that the Secondary Legislation for the Green Deal will be delayed.
Report calls for more Government support for UK's marine energy sector
(Thu 15/03)
The UK's wave and tidal energy industry needs an extra £82 million of investment to realise Scotland's full potential or it faces the risk of jobs going abroad.
Wales delivers commitments in drive to a low-carbon future
(Wed 14/03)
The Welsh Government has delivered a series of commitments to support its drive to a low-carbon future.
NT fears for heritage sites after landmark wind farm decision
(Wed 14/03)
A wind farm appeal decision that gives the green light to the development of four large wind turbines near to the nationally important Lyveden New Bield in Northamptonshire, could have serious implications for the future
UK offers £20m prize for carbon capture innovation
(Tue 13/03)
Energy Secretary Edward Davey is launching a competition worth up to £20 million to fund the development of innovations in Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology.
Greg Barker refuses to release 'Big 6' letters on the Green Deal
(Tue 13/03)
Energy Minister Greg Barker has refused to release letters from the major energy companies discussing worries of the proposed payment structure for the Green Deal.
Drought-hit England announces first wave of emergency measures
(Mon 12/03)
The first emergency measures to support the drought-hit south of England were announced today in an attempt to preserve dwindling water supplies.
Rolls Royce celebrates tidal energy milestone
(Mon 12/03)
Harnessing the reliable and predictable energy of tidal streams, Tidal Generation – a wholly owned subsidiary of Rolls Royce – has announced it has achieved a milestone generation mark.
Dedicated biomass plant gets green light from Energy Ministers
(Mon 12/03)
Energy Ministers have give permission for a new 150MW dedicated biomass power station to be built at Royal Portbury Dock in the Port of Bristol, North Somerset.
MP demands answers as support for Green Deal starts to sink
(Sun 11/03)
A senior MP has demanded answers from Energy Ministers as support for the Green Deal appears to have started crumbling away.
Customers must drive the future of energy markets, says industry chief
(Sun 11/03)
Customers must play a greater role in shaping the future of the energy markets as the move to renewables gathers pace, according to Andrew Buckley, Director General of the Major Energy Users Council.
£1bn investment revealed to boost Scotland's onshore wind industry
(Fri 09/03)
A £1bn investment in onshore wind farm projects across Scotland has been announced that could create almost 600 jobs and power over half a million homes.
Edinburgh named home city for Green Investment Bank HQ
(Thu 08/03)
Edinburgh has won the competition to be the home city of the headquarters of the world's first Green Investment Bank, the UK Government confirmed today.
