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  • Renewable energy review: statement by The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP - 12 May 2011

    In response to the Committee on Cllimate Change (CCC) review on renewable energy, The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP, Secretary of State for Energy and…

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

  • The new EU energy label explained

    The EU energy label gives information about the energy efficiency of a product.

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  • Campaign to shine a light on new energy labelling

    New energy saving rating labels to help make the right choice on what product is best for the environment.

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

  • Charles Hendry's letter to the Times - 7 April 2011

    Sir, As you report (“Way clear for pylons to blot the landscape”, April 2), we will need new infrastructure in the coming years to connect the…

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

  • Meeting between the Government and oil and gas industry: statement by The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP

    Following the meeting today between the Government and the oil and gas industry, Energy and Climate Change Secretary The Rt Hon Chris Huhne …

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

  • New tidal energy device to make waves in Welsh waters

    An innovative new project to generate tidal energy in Ramsey Sound off Pembrokeshire was today given the go ahead by Energy and Climate Change…

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

  • Secretary of State’s speech to the SDUK conference

    It’s a great pleasure to be with you today.

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

  • Huhne: nuclear safety is number one priority

    Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP today set out further detail on the UK Chief Nuclear Inspector&rsquo…

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

  • Letter from the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change to Dr Mike Weightman

    Letter from the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change to Dr Mike Weightman regarding the Japanese earthquake and tsunami.

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  • The nuclear situation in Japan: statement by The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP

    “We take this incident extremely seriously even though there is no reason to expect a similar scale of seismic activity in the UK. I have called…

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

  • Research shows companies can save money by helping the environment

    Improving resource efficiency is key to a green economy, providing benefits for businesses and the environment while boosting the UK economy.

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

  • £4M for nuclear security abroad

    The UK will make a contribution of £4m to the International Atomic Energy Agency’s Nuclear Security Fund for 2011-13. This will support work…

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

  • Carbon action plan lays down Whitehall deadlines

    A cross-Government action plan on climate change backed by the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister is launched today setting strict actions…

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

  • Spelman sees resource efficiency in action

    Carrierpacs were developed following a successful bid for research and development funding through WRAP's retail programme.

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

  • Green light for new South Derbyshire power station

    Energy Minister Charles Hendry today gave the go-ahead for RWE npower proposals to construct a new gas power plant at Willington, South Derbyshire…

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

  • Charles Hendry's speech to the NOF Energy Conference

    Introduction Thank you for that kind introduction. It’s a privilege and a pleasure to be here today. And it’s a wonderful time to be talking…

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

  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP's editorial published in the Sun

    Amid incredible scenes from North Africa and the Middle East, people are starting to worry about how secure our oil supplies are. Soaring oil…

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

  • Embedding sustainability at the heart of Government

    How our commitment to mainstreaming sustainable development across Government will be fulfilled.

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

  • Denmark and UK in agreement on green economy: joint statement by The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP and Dr Lykke Friis

    Denmark and the UK are in agreement that our future prosperity depends on stimulating green growth, and getting off the oil hook. Both our …

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

  • Energy Minister approves new power plant for Wales

    Wales is set to gain a new power plant with the potential to provide electricity to 1.4 million homes, as Energy Minister Charles Hendry today…

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