Looming Feed-in Tariff cuts are damaging green energy sector
(Wed 25 Apr 2012 13:23)
Ministers were accused today of hurting both industry and consumers as the countdown begins to the July 1 feed-in-tariff reductions.
EU ministers urged to revise Emissions Trading Scheme
(Wed 18 Apr 2012 16:21)
Ahead of a meeting of EU ministers tomorrow to discuss the future of the European Union’s Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC), whose members represent EUR7.5trill
UK's policy uncertainty may damage onshore wind sector, says analyst
(Tue 17 Apr 2012 11:23)
Energy Minister Greg Barker has been accused of sending “mixed messages” about the UK's renewable energy market.
Green sector leaders give positive reaction to Nick Clegg speech
(Wed 11 Apr 2012 17:14)
The CBI joined other industry leaders and campaigners to welcome a speech by Deputy PM Nick Clegg, in which he emphasised the wider benefits of the green economy to the UK, and announced a commitment by the big six energ
Ecotricity challenges energy industry to stop paying shareholders & invest
(Thu 05 Apr 2012 16:15)
Green energy contributed almost 10% of Britain’s electricity in 2011 – but it could have been so much more if all energy suppliers adopted the business model of Ecotricity, according to its founder.
Green groups welcome Government's new planning reforms
(Tue 27 Mar 2012 16:44)
The Government has listened to public concerns over planning reforms and has announced plans which will allow for growth while protecting wildlife and the environment, according to green campaign groups today.
Round-up of all the reaction to DECC's Feed-in Tariff appeal defeat
(Sat 24 Mar 2012 11:32)
As Energy Secretary Ed Davey said yesterday's legal defeat in the Supreme Court would “draw a line under the case”, industry leaders and commentators gave their reaction to the end of a sorry saga for his Government
Opposition delivers four-point plan to sort out the Green Deal chaos
(Thu 22 Mar 2012 15:36)
Writing exclusively for ClickGreen Shadow Climate Change Minister Luciana Berger has urged Energy Ministers to make significant improvements to stop the Green Deal being a green flop.
"Black Wednesday" for environment and all the reaction to the Budget
(Wed 21 Mar 2012 17:15)
The UK's green sector has given a negative reaction to the announcements made in today's Budget.
Prime Minister says UK's renewable energy focus will be on offshore wind
(Tue 20 Mar 2012 10:00)
Prime Minister David Cameron has said the UK needs a “bold transformation” of the nation's low carbon energy mix with plans for offshore wind and a new generation of nuclear and modern gas power plants.
Tory stalwarts continue spat over the case for "going green"
(Mon 19 Mar 2012 16:05)
The war of words between two Conservative Party heavyweights rumbles on after Tim Yeo has hit back at climate sceptic Lord Lawson on the environment issue.
The importance of a brand and its green credentials
(Mon 12 Mar 2012 16:16)
Elly Woolston, founder of belief-driven marketing agency {united} describes the importance of brands standing up for their green credentials.
Major solar panel maker calls for end to Government uncertainty on PV
(Sun 11 Mar 2012 10:47)
Since the Government’s decision to review, and consequently cut, the feed in tariff, the solar industry has been rife with confusion and speculation. Claim and counter claim has been made resulting in a slashed tariff,
Missing the missing link? How Ofgem is shutting the door to greener tariffs
(Tue 06 Mar 2012 10:11)
Juliet Davenport, CEO of 100% renewable electricity supplier Good Energy, argues that proposed reform of energy tariffs could jeopardise the future of green schemes such as the Green Energy Supply Certification Scheme. T
RSPB and green groups welcome Scotland's renewable energy report
(Mon 05 Mar 2012 16:17)
Green groups have welcome today's Scottish Government's energy policy statement, which confirms plans for 100% renewable energy by 2020 are achievable.
Deputy PM says Scotland is "at the heart of a green energy revolution"
(Fri 02 Mar 2012 18:31)
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has highlighted the renewable energy successes of Scotland and described how he wants “nothing short of a green economic renaissance” for the nation.
Time for a rethink on climate change, say top environmental economists
(Mon 27 Feb 2012 09:31)
Governments have done so little to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, they should consider investing in the research and development of large scale geo-engineering projects and their governance, according to 26 of the worl
Businesses could face a Green Deal cash squeeze, says expert
(Thu 23 Feb 2012 13:00)
Some businesses could find they can't access the Green Deal because of a lack of lending support, according to a financial expert helping to deliver the multi-billion pound green home makeover scheme.
Community groups are key to Green Deal success, expert argues
(Wed 22 Feb 2012 11:47)
The third sector can help the government realise its ambition of being the greenest ever, according to one expert.
UN told an effective global environmental agency is needed
(Tue 21 Feb 2012 16:04)
With environmental threats on the rise and more than 120 countries now in favour of reforming international environmental governance, conditions are right to create a new, specialized global environmental agency, says on
