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  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP speech to GLOBE Forum, Tianjin

    Thank you very much. It’s my pleasure to be here - and to be in Tianjin, the city that models China’s green ambitions. Those ambitions have…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP speech: Pylon Design Competition Shortlisting event

    Introduction Thanks very much. I’m delighted to be here today, at the world’s greatest museum of art and design. I’m told there are four and…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Expert chair appointed to the Office of Carbon Capture and Storage

    16 December 2011 Patrick Dixon has been appointed as Expert Chair of the Office of Carbon Capture and Storage (OCCS), within the Department…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Electricity Market Reform moves ahead

    Reforms to the UK’s electricity market to drive low carbon investment and boost energy security took another step forward today with the announcement…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Written ministerial statement by The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP on Electricity Market Reform: technical update

    I am today publishing a Technical Update to the Electricity Market Reform White Paper ‘Planning our electric future: a white paper for secure…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Charles Hendry Written Ministerial Statement: Publication of new nuclear waste and decommissioning financing

    8 December 2011 I have today laid before Parliament Funded Decommissioning Programme (FDP) Guidance for prospective operators of New Nuclear…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government finalises new nuclear clean framework

    08 December 2011 In a step designed to protect the taxpayer and provide investor certainty, the Government has set out statutory guidance for…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Charles Hendry Written Ministerial Statement on nuclear energy matters

    The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) will today publish two documents that further demonstrate the Government’s commitment to …

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK Economy on track to meet carbon targets and will reap long term benefits - Huhne

    01 December 2011 The task of rebalancing the UK economy away from carbon is well-progressed and is set to result in greater energy security…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Charles Hendry speech to the Smart Metering Forum

    Taking the Foundation Stage forward: an update on the government’s plans for the Smart Metering Implementation Programme Grateful to Richard…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP speech to the Grantham Institute in advance of the COP17 Summit in Durban

    Check against delivery Thank you very much. I’m delighted to be here, at the spiritual home of climate realism. The invitation to today’s…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 2011 Annual Energy Statement

    Introduction Mr Speaker, with permission I would like to make a statement on our energy policy. This fulfils a commitment made in the Coalition…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Climate change: there is no plan B

    14 November 2011 Time is almost up. It is critical we secure a legally binding approach on climate change in Durban The lesson the world is…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP article on shale gas for the Daily Telegraph

    Two months ago, an unlisted energy company released an initial estimate of UK shale gas reserves. Cue protesters picketing my department, and…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Huhne asks Ofgem to report on longer term gas security

    Energy regulator Ofgem has been asked by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) to look into whether further action is needed to…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Renewable energy highlighted in visit to South West

    08 November 2011 Energy Minister Charles Hendry visited the South West of the country today to highlight renewable energy related activity …

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Reappointment of the Chair of the Nuclear Liabilities Financing Assurance Board

    Lady Janet Balfour of Burleigh has been reappointed as Chair of the Nuclear Liabilities Financing Assurance Board (NLFAB) for a second term …

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Nuclear security mission to Sellafield and Barrow completed

    A team of nuclear security experts led by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has visited the UK to assess civil nuclear security …

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP speech to the Royal Society: Why the future of nuclear power will be different

    Check against delivery Thank you. I’m delighted to be here today. It’s a great honour to address the world’s foremost scientific institution…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP's Written Ministerial Statement

    …11 October 2011 Today I have deposited in the House the final report which I requested from the Chief Nuclear Inspector, Dr Mike Weightman…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government