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  • Public inquiry into Mid Wales wind farms

    A public inquiry will be held into applications for consent to build five new onshore wind farms in Powys, Mid-Wales. This follows objections…

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

  • New oil and gas field will add two percent to UK daily production

    The government has today given Shell consent for a new oil and gas development that will add 2% to UK daily production.

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

  • Secretary of State's response to Ofgem's Retail Market Review

    Commenting on Ofgem’s retail market review proposals, Energy and Climate Change Secretary Edward Davey said: “I welcome the proposals Ofgem…

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

  • £20m up for grabs for energy storage innovation

    Innovators across the country are today being offered the chance to get their hands on cash to develop innovative energy storage designs to …

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

  • Hundreds of pounds up for grabs with £125m Green Deal cash back offer

    Hundreds of pounds of cash back will be available to householders in England and Wales who make energy saving home improvements under the Green…

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

  • £40 million for local energy bill blitz

    The Government is putting local action at the heart of efforts to keep energy bills down and homes warm, with an £40 million competition aimed…

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

  • New 19 turbine wind farm in Cheshire

    A new 19-turbine wind farm with the potential to generate enough power to supply the equivalent of 25,000 homes has today been given consent…

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

  • Secretary of State's response to Ofgem's Retail Market Review

    Energy and Climate Change Secretary Edward Davey's comment on Ofgem's retail market review proposals

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

  • Ed Davey tells CBI: Coalition will unlock energy investment

    Energy consent process to be made more flexible Ministers to consider introducing additional powers to the Energy Bill to help promote …

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

  • Offshore Wind Programme Board appoints chairman

    Adam Bruce has accepted the position of Chairman of the new Offshore Wind Programme Board.  The Offshore Wind Programme Board has been established…

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

  • Speech at CBI breakfast by Edward Davey

    Introduction I want to thank our hosts for bringing everyone together this morning. The CBI has been on a journey, much like Government policy, as both have grappled with how to decarbonise the eco...

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

  • Consumer Energy Summit

    17 October 2011 Outcomes Government, consumer groups, energy suppliers, and industry regulator Ofgem have today agreed a range of measures…

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

  • Changes proposed to overhead power line regime

    Proposed changes to the consenting process for overhead power lines in England and Wales will result in a fairer process for all parties, reduce…

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

  • Domestic Heat Study report launch: Gregory Barker speech at the Energy Networks Association

    Thank you for the invitation to this evening's event. HEAT AS A STRATEGIC GAP: THE SCALE OF THE CHALLENGE Heat is a subject that's been off the radar for far too long. It's the single biggest driver...

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

  • Letter to MPs: Big Energy Saving Week

    In advance of Big Energy Saving Week (w/c 22 October), Energy and Climate Change Secretary Edward Davey is writing to all Members of Parliament…

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

  • Deep geothermal symposium: Gregory Barker speech

    INTRODUCTION AND CONTEXT Thank you for the opportunity to address the Symposium today. I spoke last year at an event alongside the 1st Symposium to mark the UK's membership of the IEA's (Internationa...

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

  • Government’s position in the lead-up to Doha: Speech to Chatham House by Edward Davey

    Introduction Can I start by congratulating and thanking Chatham House for once again helping to provide real leadership on all aspects of the critical challenge of climate change. From focusing on ...

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

  • Greg Barker commenting on price increase announcements from energy suppliers

    Commenting on price increase announcements from energy suppliers, Energy and Climate Change Minister Greg Barker today said: “This is very …

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

  • Edward Davey responds to inaccuracies in Times article of 12 October

    Response from the Secretary of State to an article published in The Times newspaper.

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

  • Greg Barker commenting on price increase announcements from energy suppliers

    Commenting on price increase announcements from energy suppliers, Energy and Climate Change Minister Greg Barker today said: “This is very unwelcome, and I know lots of families who are struggling to...

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