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  • Edward Davey appointed Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change

    3 February 2012 Edward Davey MP has today been appointed Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change. Arriving at DECC’s headquarters…

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

  • Minister's Winter Warmth Appeal

    2 February 2012 As the big freeze grips the country, pensioners and the most vulnerable are being urged to take advantage of a government grant…

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

  • Written ministerial statement by The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP on Feed-in Tariffs

    As the House will be aware, the Government’s proposed changes to the Feed-in Tariffs (FITs) scheme are the subject of a judicial review. Specifically…

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

  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP visits Leeds as part of Big Energy Week

    The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP visited Leeds and East Yorkshire on Friday 20 January as Big Energy week came to a close. The Secretary of State …

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

  • Letter from Charles Hendry to the Daily Mail on Smart Meters 20 January 2012

    The Government is determined to see consumers benefit from the introduction of smart meters and will study carefully the Public Accounts Committee…

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

  • Feed-in Tariff Update

    DECC has today laid before Parliament draft licence modifications which, subject to the Parliamentary process set out in the Energy Act 2008…

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

  • Written Ministerial Statement on Solar PV Feed-in Tariffs

    On 31 October 2011, the Government published a consultation on Feed-in Tariffs (FITs) for solar photovoltaics (PV). This was in response to …

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

  • Big Energy Week

    Rising fuel bills are stretching household finances and people are looking for ways to save money on their energy bills. Following DECC&rsquo…

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

  • House of Commons debate on fuel poverty and energy efficiency

    Fuel Poverty and Energy Efficiency debate with Edward Davey, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change

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

  • £4 million boost for 82 local energy schemes

    Energy and Climate Change Secretary The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP today announced the first 82 local energy projects to win funding from the new £10m Local Energy Assessment Fund. Energy and Climate Change Secretary The Rt Ho…

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

  • Secretary of State comment on E.ON price cut announcement

    16 January 2012 “We have now seen seven suppliers announce energy price cuts, which is really good news for hard-pressed households struggling…

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

  • Statement by DECC spokesperson on FITs case

    A statement regarding the Court of Appeal's judgement on the FITs case.

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

  • Greg Barker key note speech at launch of Green Deal Skills Alliance

    Check against delivery I’d like to thank the Green Deal Skills Alliance for inviting me to this event, which formally launches their partnership…

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

  • Greg Barker Keynote Speech - Launch of the Green Deal Skills Alliance

    Climate Change Minister Greg Barker gave the keynote address at an event to officially launch the Green Deal Skills Alliance. Highlighting …

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

  • Heat scheme hots up

    Umbrella company and holiday cottages are first two successful applicants to low carbon heating incentive Umbrella supplier Booth Brothers …

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

  • Feed-in tariff appeal: Statement by DECC spokesperson

    On the FITs appeal, A DECC spokesperson said: “We have lodged grounds of appeal with the Court of Appeal. We hope that permission will be granted…

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

  • Greg Barker response to High Court ruling on solar Feed in Tariffs

    Climate Change Minister Greg Barker responded to today’s High Court ruling on the proposed changes to solar Feed In Tariffs: “We disagree with…

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

  • £30 million announced for community green schemes and public sector energy efficiency

    07 December 2011 New £10 million Local Energy Assessment Fund launched to help local communities develop energy projects Additional £20million…

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

  • Renewable Heat Incentive to open for applications

    Businesses and communities across Britain will from Monday be able to apply for a heat tariff payment, ushering in a new era of clean green …

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

  • £200m funding boost for Green Deal

    £200m of new and additional Government funding has today been announced to provide a special time-limited ‘introductory’ offer to boost the …

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