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  • Nuclear to bring jobs and growth boost

    Nuclear Supply Chain Action Plan published 500 jobs created at Sellafield The nuclear industry will play a major role in securing the…

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

  • Connect and Manage enduring grid access regime report: John Hayes' third response to Lord Mogg

    Minister’s response to Lord Mogg on the ‘Connect and Manage’ enduring grid access regime report, dated 4 December 2011.

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  • Gas will support decarbonisation of the electricity mix

    Barriers to investment in new gas will be addressed as the Government confirmed the major role gas will continue to play in supporting significant…

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

  • Written ministerial statement by Edward Davey on the Gas Generation Strategy

    Gas Generation Strategy covering the future of gas given emissions targets and the role of gas in EMR.

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

  • Written ministerial statement by Edward Davey on the Gas Generation Strategy

    I am laying today before Parliament the Government's Gas Generation Strategy. Last week I set out in the Annual Energy Statement the objectives of our overarching energy policy – to keep the lights o...

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

  • John Hayes statement on nuclear power station life extensions

    Life extensions to Hinkley Point B and Hunterston B nuclear power stations

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

  • John Hayes statement on nuclear power station life extensions

    Comment on EDF Energy's announcement of life extensions to Hinkley Point B and Hunterston B nuclear power stations

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

  • Speech by Charles Hendry at McCloskey's Coal UK Conference

    The UK coal community has seen many changes since that first Coal UK conference. Back then, in 1992, our focus was on privatisation of the …

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

  • UK must reap 'huge' benefits of demand reduction: Business Green Article by Edward Davey

    29 November 2012 In a world of rising energy prices, pressure on resources and economic uncertainty we simply cannot afford to miss the huge…

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

  • Annual Energy Statement - Oral Statement by Edward Davey

    Mr Speaker, I am pleased, ahead of the Energy Bill’s introduction later today, to publish the Annual Energy Statement.  It shows that this …

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

  • Government sets out plans to cut electricity demand across the nation

    Proposals to dramatically reduce electricity demand across the whole UK economy will be published by the Government today. Cutting the amount…

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

  • Annual Energy Statement - Oral Statement by Edward Davey

    Introduction Mr Speaker, I am pleased, ahead of the Energy Bill's introduction later today, to publish the Annual Energy Statement.  It shows that this Government is making good progress towards our...

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

  • Members appointed to Offshore Wind Programme Board

    Secretary of State Edward Davey today announced the membership of the industry-led Offshore Wind Programme Board which is chaired by Adam Bruce…

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

  • Davey to host independent supplier summit

    Energy and Climate Change Secretary Edward Davey is to chair a summit for independent energy suppliers to discuss the barriers to new entrants…

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

  • Owen Paterson’s speech to Royal Society on Natural Capital Committee

    Environment Secretary Owen Paterson spoke at a Natural Capital Committee (NCC) event at the Royal Society on Monday 26th November. He talked about the role and work of the committee, the importance of balancing and complemen…

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

  • Government agreement on energy policy sends clear, durable signal to investors

    The Government has reached a landmark agreement on energy policy that will deliver a clear, durable signal to investors, Edward Davey announced…

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

  • National Grid call for evidence extension

    On 9th October 2012, National Grid, as the System Operator, the proposed delivery body for Electricity Market Reform (EMR), published a call…

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

  • Lord de Mauley’s speech to ADEPT annual conference, Manchester

    Thank you very much for inviting me to speak at your annual conference.  It is good to be here in Manchester, where I know much has been done to embrace our devolution of responsibilities to local authorities.

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

  • Ministers welcome Areva commitment to UK offshore wind

    Plans by Areva for a new offshore wind manufacturing plant in Scotland, and their commitment to developing the UK offshore wind industry, were…

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

  • Heat Conference 2012: Keynote speech by Edward Davey

    The Coalition Government is working to transform Britain's energy landscape.  This month I will introduce the Energy Bill, which proposes the biggest reforms to Britain's power sector since privatisa...

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