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  • Government gives green light to offshore wind farm, supporting almost 2,900 jobs

    The East Anglia One offshore wind farm that is expected to support almost 2,900 jobs and bring over £520 million of investment into the UK’s economy has today been given consent from the government to go ahead.

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

  • Renewable Energy Awards

    Minister Gregory Barker's speech at the Renewable Energy Awards, June 2014.

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

  • Statement on EU Energy Council June 2014

    Written Ministerial Statement by Edward Davey about the upcoming Energy Council in Luxembourg.

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

  • Michael Fallon speech to RenewableUK Global Offshore Wind 2014 Conference

    Energy Minister Michael Fallon's speech to RenewableUK Global Offshore Wind 2014 Conference

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

  • Driving down the cost of offshore wind

    The competitive system for connecting offshore wind farms has been extended to drive down costs.

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

  • UK renewables infrastructure investor day

    Greg Barker's speech to the Royal Bank of Canada Capital Markets UK renewables infrastructure investor day.

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

  • UKTI Greece supports UK energy companies

    Ed Davey attended the signing of new agreements for hydrocarbon exploration, surveying and production in Greece.

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

  • Ensuring value for money and maintaining investment in renewable energy

    Proposals have been unveiled today to maintain the growing momentum behind renewable electricity investment in the UK, while continuing to deliver value for money for consumers.

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

  • Major milestone reached for new nuclear in Cumbria

    A major step has been taken today towards a new nuclear power station at Moorside, West Cumbria, that will create at least £10 billion worth of investment and thousands of jobs.

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

  • Investing in ultra low emission vehicles in the UK 2015 to 2020

    Explaining that the Deputy Prime Minister has announced measures to support the use and development of ultra low emission vehicles.

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

  • One step closer to Scottish Islands grid links

    One step closer to unlocking the renewable energy potential of the Western Isles, Orkney and Shetland Islands: a new report identifies a series of actions to help deliver necessary electricity grid connections.

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

  • Government unveils eight major new renewables projects, supporting 8,500 green jobs

    Eight major renewable electricity projects are unveiled as part of the government’s world leading electricity reforms, giving a massive boost to green growth and green jobs.

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

  • Energy Minister sees development of Cygnus Gas Field in action

    Michael Fallon visits Nigg fabrication yard, a key construction site for one of the largest Southern gas fields in the North Sea

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

  • New co-chair of the Offshore Wind Industry Council appointed

    Benj Sykes announced as new co-chair of the Offshore Wind Industry Council

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

  • Chevening Scholarship places in developing countries tripled for 2015/16

    The Budget announced on 19 March included a tripling of Chevening places in developing countries for the 2015-16 academic year.

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

  • New scheme offers cash incentive to households using renewable heating systems in their homes

    The domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) launched, offering homeowners payments to offset the cost of installing low carbon systems

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

  • Press briefing: morning 2 April 2014

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the England shirt, spare room subsidy, onshore wind and Muslim Brotherhood.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 1 April 2014

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Ukraine, education, Royal Mail, premium rate lines, Muslim Brotherhood and onshore wind.

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

  • The role of energy innovation in helping the UK to meet its low carbon and energy security goals

    Speech by Greg Barker at the Low Carbon Innovation Coordination Group Strategic Framework Briefing and Networking Event.

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

  • Edward Davey statement

    Response to UK Green Investment Bank announcement regarding their investment in UK offshore wind sector.

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