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From Closed organisation: Department of Energy & Climate Change (DECC)
  • Elgin gas release: Government Interest Group

    Following the gas release and evacuation of personnel from Total E&P UK’s Elgin production facilities, DECC convened a Government Interest Group…

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

  • Government and energy suppliers reach agreement to help consumers get best deal

    11 April 2012 The Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, has announced how the Government and energy suppliers will put people in control of their…

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

  • Securing UK's leadership in climate science

    The government announces £60 million investment in the Met Office Hadley Centre's Climate Programme.

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

  • UK firms could assist Fukushima clean up

    10 April 2012 The UK and Japan today agreed a Framework on Civil Nuclear Cooperation, providing the basis for UK companies to engage in multi…

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

  • £20million marine scheme now open

    5 April 2012 Government has today launched its eagerly awaited £20 million Marine Energy Array Demonstrator scheme (MEAD). This scheme will…

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

  • £20million prize for competitors who produce innovations in CCS technology

    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. Energy secretary Edward Davey is launching a competit…

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

  • Elgin platform incident

    05 April 2012 Government welcomes TOTAL’s release of more environmental data Risk to marine environment remains minimal says newly established…

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

  • Green Deal pioneers step forward

    04 April 2012 22 organisations sign up to be first Green Deal providers Greg Barker hails “watershed moment” 22 organisations have met…

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

  • CCS competition launched as government sets out long term plans

    3 April 2012 Energy and Climate Change Secretary Edward Davey today launched a new competition for Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), a key …

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

  • Dame Elizabeth Neville's appointment to the Civil Nuclear Police Authority

    3 April 2012 Lord Marland today announced that Dame Elizabeth Neville’s four year appointment to the Civil Nuclear Police Authority (CNPA) …

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

  • Appointments to Ofgem's Board

    Minister of State Charles Hendry today announced a new Executive Director appointment to the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority (GEMA). …

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

  • New energy saving advice line launches

    Press Ref: 2012/037 A new telephone line will open today to give the public advice on how to save energy in their homes and businesses. The…

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

  • Clean Energy Ministerial (25-26 April) and events (23-27 April)

    The UK is hosting the third Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM3) at Lancaster House in London on 25-26 April 2012.

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

  • Elgin platform flare is out

    DECC Statement 31 March 2012 TOTAL has confirmed to the Government that the flare on the Elgin platform has gone out. Energy Minister Charles…

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

  • Government to start quicker publication of oil spill data

    30 March 2012 Energy Minister Charles Hendry has announced that oil spill data will be made public by the Government more quickly after stressing…

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

  • Reminder of changes to Feed-in Tariffs from 1 April

    Press Ref: 2012/035 New FITs tariffs for solar installations up to 250kW for those with an eligibility date on or after 3 March 2012 Minimum…

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

  • Statement on Davey meeting with haulage industry

    30 March 2012 A DECC spokesperson said: “Ed Davey chaired a meeting with the haulage industry, the defence and transport secretaries. It was…

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

  • Case study: Bristol Green Doors

    In the lead up to the Green Deal, Bristol Green Doors is encouraging private owners to cooperate in improving the energy efficiency of their…

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

  • Case study: E.ON apprentices

    E.ON have created a £100,000 funding package to kick-start the recruitment of 100 young jobseekers into energy efficiency apprenticeships. …

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

  • Charles Hendry comment on Horizon Nuclear Power

    Commenting on the announcement about Horizon Nuclear Power, Energy Minister Charles Hendry said: “EON and RWE’s withdrawal is clearly very …

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