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  • 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

  • Securing electricity supply

    With the World Cup kicking off this week, energy demand is at its greatest, and it’s worth reflecting on the fact that the UK’s energy security doesn’t happen by accident.

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

  • Underground drilling access: consultation

    Written Ministerial Statement by Michael Fallon on the Underground drilling access consultation published on 23 May 2014.

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

  • New energy investments

    Written Ministerial Statement by Michael Fallon on new energy investments.

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

  • Address to the Eurelectric Convention 2014

    Edward Davey addresses the Eurelectric Convention on the future of European power.

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

  • Acting Consul General’s speech at BEC conference in Hong Kong

    Acting Consul General Karen Bell spoke about the UK experience of mandatory carbon reporting at ESG Management: From Niche to Mainstream.

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

  • Consultation open for Clean Power environmental permit application, Brierley Hill

    The Environment Agency is seeking the views of the local community after receiving an application for an environmental permit to operate an Energy Recovery Facility (ERF) in Brierley Hill, West Midlands.

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  • Government proposals to simplify deep underground access for shale gas and geothermal industries

    The government is launching a consultation on proposals to simplify the existing procedure for shale gas and deep geothermal underground drilling access.

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

  • Letter from Ed Davey in response to The Times editorial on energy

    The Secretary of State has replied to the Times leading article on energy from 13 May 2014.

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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

  • Ministerial correction

    The Procedure Committee has requested that the response to UIN 193072 be revised in order to give a more complete response to the Hon Member for Sunderland Central.

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

  • G7 Energy Ministers meeting in Rome

    Statement by Edward Davey, Secretary of State for Energy, folllowing his meeting with G7 Ministers in Rome.

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

  • North Sea still attractive for oil and gas industry

    DECC’s latest offshore oil and gas licensing round has received a strong response with 173 applications from industry for around 370 blocks.

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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

  • UK and Japan collaborate to tackle climate change & promote energy security

    The UK and Japan will increase their cooperation to tackle international climate change and energy security issues, including energy efficiency, nuclear energy and renewable energy policies.

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

  • Energy for growth: long term energy deal project announced

    The government has announced the second Energy for Growth project that will save money and support UK economic growth.

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

  • £7 million to support Bristol as Europe’s Green Capital 2015

    Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander announced funding on visit to the city.

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

  • Getting ready for shale gas – supply chain estimated to be worth billions as new environmental measures announced

    A shale gas supply chain report showing huge potential economic benefits to the UK economy and measures to minimise the environmental impacts of shale gas have been announced by the Government.

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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