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  • New clauses added to strengthen the Energy Bill

    New clauses to the Energy Bill to ensure that consumers get a better deal on their energy bills, and to press ahead with decarbonisation.

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

  • Press briefing - morning 30 January 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Algeria, fuel prices and the defence budget.

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

  • Hate rising energy costs? Green Deal With It

    The Green Deal launched on Monday 28 January.

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

  • Letter by Edward Davey submitted for print in the Telegraph regarding the Green Deal.

    In response to article "Families questioned over TV and baths”, Daily Telegraph, 24 January 2013.

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

  • £46 million boost for 132 local energy schemes

    132 projects awarded share of £46m to help reduce fuel poverty, boost energy efficiency, and encourage collective switching and purchasing.

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

  • UK government seizes initiative with major summit on fuel poverty in Scotland

    Helping groups in Scotland at risk from fuel poverty is a priority for the UK government, says Michael Moore, the Secretary of State for Scotland.

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

  • Written Ministerial Statement by Greg Barker on DECC Local Authority Funds

    On 19 October 2012, DECC launched a competition for Local Authorities to bid for £40m of funding to deliver projects to reduce fuel poverty,…

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

  • Written Ministerial Statement by Greg Barker on Warm Front and Energy Company Obligation

    The Warm Front scheme has been an important policy in tackling fuel poverty among private sector households in England through the installation…

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

  • Fuel poverty and energy efficiency debate

    Extract from House of Commons debate on Fuel poverty and energy efficiency.

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

  • Greg Barker: statement on OFT energy efficiency report

    Greg Barker's statement on the OFT energy efficiency report’s emphasis on compliance standards and good business practice in the sector

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

  • Help at hand to stay warm this winter

    Pensioners & vulnerable householders across Great Britain are being urged to take advantage of the help available to keep warm this winter

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

  • Written ministerial statement by Edward Davey on the first DECC annual progress report on the roll out of smart meters

    Today, I am pleased to announce the publication of the first DECC annual progress report on the roll-out of smart meters.   Smart meters have the potential to transform consumers' relationship with ...

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

  • Edward Davey speech to the Fair Energy Summit 2012

    Introduction Energy bills are a major expense for British households, and a significant cost for British businesses too.  Ensuring that consumers get a good deal, with affordable bills from supplier...

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

  • Key milestone for smart meters rollout

    Plans for the installation of smart meters for millions of homes and businesses in Great Britain took a step forward today with the publication…

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

  • Edward Davey speech - Scotsman conference – Energy policy in an independent Scotland

    The debate about Scotland's proposed. separation from the United Kingdom could not be more important; the Scottish people face a truly weighty decision. I welcome this opportunity to set out my view, ...

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

  • Written ministerial statement by Greg Barker: PQ correction

    I would like to inform the House that a written answer I gave on 26 November 2012, Official Report col 45W to the hon. Member for Walsall North…

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

  • Written ministerial statement by Greg Barker: PQ correction

    I would like to inform the House that a written answer I gave on 26 November 2012, Official Report col 45W to the hon. Member for Walsall North was incorrect. The hon. Member asked when the Secretary ...

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

  • Written ministerial statement by Edward Davey on the Gas Generation Strategy

    Gas Generation Strategy covering the future of gas given emissions targets and the role of gas in EMR.

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

  • Formation of new industry-led Green Deal consortium

    The Sunday Times and today’s Telegraph and Guardian report the formation of a new Green Deal Finance Company (GDFC) - an industry-led consortium…

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

  • More progress on the Green Deal

    The Green Deal continues to build momentum ahead of the first deals being available on 28 January 2013, with money for a new communications …

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