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  • 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

  • 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

  • Office of Fair Trading review of off-grid energy: statement by Charles Hendry

    Many off-grid energy consumers have been hit hard by high prices and supply issues this winter. I am keen the reasons for this are thoroughly…

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

  • Domestic heating oil supplies: Written Ministerial statement by Charles Hendry

    The recent severe weather has caused significant concern about the domestic oil market and the liquefied petroleum gas market. I fully recognise…

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

  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP comment on EDF domestic gas price announcement

    “Households have faced real difficulties this winter after last year’s global gas prices pushed up bills. The situation is now changing, with…

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

  • Greg Barker plants seeds for growth in microgeneration industry

    Microgeneration Strategy to give certainty and clarity to industry and consumers Climate Change Minister Greg Barker today launched a formal…

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

  • Next steps on the road to zero carbon

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps says the government is on track to turn its commitment for greener homes into a reality.

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

  • Domestic heating oil supplies: Written Ministerial Statement by Charles Hendry

    Many households across the UK without access to the natural gas grid rely on deliveries of heating oil to heat their homes. Heating oil is also…

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

  • Call for evidence: improving the energy performance of buildings regime

    Letter from Lord Marland and Andrew Stunell seeking views on how to improve the energy performance of buildings regime.

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

  • Coalition announces transformation of power market

    Four reforms to provide long-term certainty for electricity investors New market to have built-in level playing field for low …

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

  • Warm Front funds allocated for 2010/11

    170,000 homes to be helped in 2010/11 through Warm Front Applicants already registered not affected Warm Front to be redesigned…

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

  • No place for cowboys in Green Deal

    Tough rules to protect consumers when they insulate their properties are to be brought in as part of legislation to implement the Green Deal…

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

  • Charles Hendry's speech to the PRASEG Christmas reception

    Introduction It’s a pleasure to be here and celebrate your Christmas reception with you. And thank you to Dr Whitehead for his hospitality …

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

  • Greg Barker's article in the Mail

    With sub-zero temperatures focusing everyone’s attention on keeping warm and safe this week, the coalition announced a new requirement on …

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

  • Warm Home Discount to provide money off energy bills

    New mandatory scheme worth up to £1.1bn over four years to replace voluntary agreement Up to 2 million homes to be helped per …

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

  • Greg Barker sets out Big Society vision for small energy

    Press release: 10/120 25 November 2010 Climate Change Minister Greg Barker today urged communities to grab the new opportunities to become…

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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 LSE

    As delivered Thanks very much. Three years ago, the credit crunch hit home. Three years ago, the economy suffered its most profound shock…

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

  • Huhne heralds green homes revolution

    **£3 billion energy wasted annually ** Up to 100,000 insulation jobs by 2015 Thousands of new insulation workers will…

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

  • Spending Review - HMT press release

    Over the course of the Spending Review period, the Department of Energy and Climate Change will reduce resource spending by 18% in real terms…

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