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  • Davey: Electricity Market Reforms will keep the lights on, bills down and air clean

    Keeping the lights on, consumers energy bills down and creating cleaner electricity to help tackle climate change, are the three goals of ambitious…

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

  • Greg Barker opens new Eco Community Education Centre

    Minister of State Greg Barker was in Norwich on Friday, 18 May to open Broadland District Council’s £500,000 Eco Community Education Centre.…

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

  • Greg Barker opens new Eco Community Education Centre

    Minister of State Greg Barker was in Norwich on Friday, 18 May to open Broadland District Council’s £500,000 Eco Community Education Centre.…

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

  • Davey: Climate change policies could halve negative impacts of energy price shocks

    The negative impact that spikes in global oil, gas and coal prices have on the UK could be reduced by over 50% in 2050 as a result of climate…

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

  • Written Ministerial Statement on Fuel Poverty Advisory Group Triennial Review

    Announcement of the Triennial Review of the Fuel Poverty Advisory Group (FPAG).

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

  • Charles Hendry's speech to the Fuellers lecture 25th anniversary

    It’s an honour to join you today, as Minister of State for Energy, to celebrate the Worshipful Company of Fuellers, 25th Anniversary. And I’…

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

  • Green Deal and ECO Consultation webchat

    The Green Deal and ECO Consultation Team answered your questions on the consultation on Thursday 15th December at 1200. Zoe Sprigings is…

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

  • Greg Barker'??s South Wales Green Deal

    Greg Barker was in South Wales on Wednesday, 28 March to see great examples of energy efficiency. He began his visit at Rockwool, the world…

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

  • Hendry: "Consumer benefit is at the heart of the Government's smart meter programme"

    30 million homes and small businesses will have smart meters by 2019 enabling all consumers to have access to accurate information and bringing…

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

  • Queen's Speech: 'Reform of the electricity market'

    Her Majesty The Queen today delivered her annual speech at the state opening of Parliament. As part of her speech the Queen announced that …

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

  • Twitter Q&A with Greg Barker, Thursday 6 October 1130 GMT

    Climate Change and Energy Minister Greg Barker took part in TwitterUK’s Question & Answer series, answering your questions on rising energy…

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

  • Written ministerial statement by Greg Barker on reforming the Feed-in Tariffs (FITs) scheme

    This Government is committed to promoting decentralised energy and the take-up of small-scale low-carbon technologies by the public and by communities…

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

  • Prime Minister's address at the Clean Energy Ministerial

    Prime Minister David Cameron spoke about the global challenge of facing increasing energy demands.

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

  • Case study: Milton Keynes Go Early Scheme

    A range of partners have come together in Milton Keynes to begin ground breaking work on piloting some of the Green Deal mechanisms.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister unveils more help for poorest under government home improvement scheme

    11 April 2012 The Deputy Prime Minister has announced that at least £540 million of the government’s home energy efficiency programme - worth…

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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

  • Deputy Prime Minister: energy bills could fall for millions

    Landmark deal for consumers agreed between the Coalition Government and major energy suppliers.

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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

  • 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

  • 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