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  • Denmark and UK in agreement on green economy: joint statement by The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP and Dr Lykke Friis

    Denmark and the UK are in agreement that our future prosperity depends on stimulating green growth, and getting off the oil hook. Both our …

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

  • Energy Minister approves new power plant for Wales

    Wales is set to gain a new power plant with the potential to provide electricity to 1.4 million homes, as Energy Minister Charles Hendry today…

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

  • Charles Hendry at the International Energy Forum

    Energy Minister Charles Hendry, speaking at the International Energy Forum (IEF) ministerial meeting in Saudi Arabia today, said: “Current …

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

  • Charles Hendry's speech to Platts CCS Conference

    Introduction Thank you, Jeff [Chapman, Chief Exec of the CCSA] for that generous introduction. It’s an honour to be asked here today, and …

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

  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP's speech to the Royal Geographical Society

    Thank you very much. The ‘perfect storm’ that gives this conference its name is now two years closer. But are we any safer? You have already…

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

  • DECC appoints non-executive director

    Paul Walsh has been appointed as Lead Non-Executive Director for the Department of Energy and Climate Change for two years. He joins DECC&rsquo…

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

  • Hendry: Excellent response to EU funding call for CCS and innovative renewables

    An impressive total of 14 UK projects have applied for funding from the EU’s New Entrant Reserve (NER) scheme - a fund worth between EUR4.5 …

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

  • Green Economy Council formed to help business rise to the low-carbon challenge

    The Green Economy Council is holding its first meeting today to discuss how government and industry can work together to support the transition…

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

  • Greg Barker's letter on the EU ETS sent to Connie Hedegaard

    The Minister for Climate Change, Gregory Barker, has written to Connie Hedegaard on the EU ETS scheme and the decision by the European Commission…

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

  • Charles Hendry sets out new approach to onshore wind: Westminster Hall debate

    A vision for a new approach to engaging with potential host communities The recent Ipsos Mori/University of Cardiff survey on public perceptions…

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

  • EU ETS auction: statement by Greg Barker

    Commenting on today’s EU ETS auction, Climate Change Minister Greg Barker said: “Today’s successful auction is a testament to the high level…

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

  • Humber Gateway offshore wind farm given go-ahead

    The Yorkshire and Humber region could benefit from jobs and investment as E.ON was granted permission to construct a 230MW wind farm off the…

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

  • Renewables Obligation Order 2009 - as amended by the Renewables Obligation (Amendment) Order 2011

    This version of the Renewables Obligation Order 2009 (the ROO) is produced for information purposes only. It reflects the amendments made to…

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  • Greg Barker's opening speech to the Rights and Resources Initiative (RRI) Dialogue

    Ladies and gentlemen - it is a pleasure to be able to join you today, and provide some opening remarks. The issues that you will be discussing…

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

  • Dialogue on forests, governance and climate change

    UK Climate Change Minister Greg Barker gave the opening speech at the Rights and Resources Initiative (RRI) Dialogue, which brought together…

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

  • Greg Barker's article in Business Green

    Your green economy needs you Whether Britain succeeds in stealing a march in the global low carbon race will depend in part on the skills…

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

  • Consultation on management of the UK's plutonium stocks: written ministerial statements by Charles Hendry and Lord Marland

    Charles Hendry MP: Minister of State for Energy The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) will publish on 7th February a consultation…

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

  • Feed-in Tariffs: Written Ministerial Statement by The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP

    I am today announcing the start of the first review of the Feed in Tariffs (FITs) scheme for small scale low carbon electricity generation. …

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

  • Huhne takes action on Solar farm threat

    Comprehensive review of Feed-in Tariffs starts now to provide investment certainty. Fast-track consideration to be launched into…

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

  • Plutonium consultation launched

    The Government today opened a consultation on the long-term management options for the UK’s existing civil plutonium stocks. The UK’s civil…

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