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Ministers have underlined the government’s commitment to protect the green belt from development.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Baroness Verma's speech on energy efficiency to the Elmhurst Energy Conference for energy and sustainability professionals.
Measures will save housebuilders and councils £114 million per year by cutting red tape and ensuring homes are built to demanding standards.
Baroness Randerson hails north Wales’ attractions as “leaders in their fields” able to compete with the best in the world.
Housing and Planning Minister Brandon Lewis responds to claims in the Telegraph about development on the Green Belt.
Stephen Williams speaks at the launch of the Zero Carbon Hub report.
Households carrying out energy efficiency improvements on their home can now get more money back to offset the cost of having the work done.
Government plans will make it easier and cheaper to build homes to a high standard.
Speech by Climate Change Minister, Greg Barker, at the UK Green Building Council's ‘Towards Green Deal 2.0’ event
Local government worker from Bristol will save up to £300 a year on energy use following home improvements.
A new initiative and competition to encourage home-owners to make energy saving improvements to their home.
New energy standards to cut £200 on typical new homes’ fuel bills and large businesses over £60k, compared to build standards before 2010.
Communities now have a greater say on the siting of wind turbines and solar farms in new guidance.
Research published on the importance of designing buildings and cities with an awareness of atmospheric effects to protect us from future heatwaves.
Views sought in consultation on tax to unlock investment in the UK’s shale gas industry.
Guidance for onshore oil and gas planning applications.
Written Ministerial Statement regarding Government proposals for an Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) for public consultation.
Proposals for new energy saving assessments for larger firms in the UK to enable companies to identify opportunities to save money on energy bills.
A joint statement to support bringing forward legislative proposals to deliver reform of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) by the end of the year
Minister of State Greg Barker comments on the first quarterly Green Deal and Energy Company Obligation statistics
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