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  • Britain's solar energy boom is built on unsustainable foundations (Guardian article by Greg Barker)

    You can’t miss Britain’s solar energy boom. Solar panels generating electricity adorn tens of thousands of British homes, providing clean green…

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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

  • Renewables bring £2.5bn boost to economy

    29 December 2011 The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP today revealed more evidence of the economic benefits of renewable energy as he reaffirmed the coalition…

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

  • Minister says 'yes' to waste wood biomass power station in Yorkshire

    15th power station consent of 2011 marks new record for capacity consented 8GW of plant now consented this year, enough to power…

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

  • Expert chair appointed to the Office of Carbon Capture and Storage

    16 December 2011 Patrick Dixon has been appointed as Expert Chair of the Office of Carbon Capture and Storage (OCCS), within the Department…

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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 Electricity Market Reform: technical update

    I am today publishing a Technical Update to the Electricity Market Reform White Paper ‘Planning our electric future: a white paper for secure…

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

  • UK oil and gas regime has high standards but can still improve

    14 December 2011 An independent review commissioned by ministers in March 2011 has acknowledged the strengths of the UK’s offshore oil and …

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

  • Government finalises new nuclear clean framework

    08 December 2011 In a step designed to protect the taxpayer and provide investor certainty, the Government has set out statutory guidance for…

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

  • Climate Impacts Study - speech by The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP

    Check against delivery Thank you all very much for coming this afternoon. I’m delighted you could be here for the launch of the Climate Impacts…

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

  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP opens UK's first Carbon Capture plant

    30 November 2011 UK carbon capture and storage technology took a major step forward as Energy Secretary The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP launched …

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

  • PM backs wind investment drive

    Investment funds, pension funds and sovereign wealth funds are among groups today being asked to join the UK’s renewable energy revolution and…

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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

  • Marine projects must get off drawing board and into the water - Hendry

    The UK’s ambitious marine energy revolution could be further enhanced by support and cooperation at an international level, Energy Minister …

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

  • Winners of green heating competition revealed

    17 November 2011 First wave of social housing winners to share in £4million fund Regional data published on uptake of £15 million Renewable…

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

  • Renewable energy highlighted in visit to South West

    08 November 2011 Energy Minister Charles Hendry visited the South West of the country today to highlight renewable energy related activity …

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

  • Greg Barker's article in the New Statesman

    A low-carbon reality The minister for energy and climate makes the case for the coalition’s policies Gone are the days of governments banging…

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

  • Reappointment of the Chair of the Nuclear Liabilities Financing Assurance Board

    Lady Janet Balfour of Burleigh has been reappointed as Chair of the Nuclear Liabilities Financing Assurance Board (NLFAB) for a second term …

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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 the Renewable UK Conference

    Check against delivery I’m delighted to be here today, at Renewable UK’s annual conference. Our location is rather appropriate. Manchester…

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

  • Green growth real and happening in Northern Ireland

    26 October 2011 Press release 2011/087_NI The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP will today put the spotlight on the economic benefits to Britain of investing…

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

  • Green growth real and happening in Scotland

    Press notice: 11/087 26 October 2011 The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP will today put the spotlight on the economic benefits to Britain of investing…

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