News
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National Grid posts strong full-year results
The National Grid, Britain’s largest energy distributor, has released its full-year results for 2011.
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BreakingDECC considers moving FiT cut deadline
The next round of feed-in tariff cuts could be delayed by up to one month as a result of low solar installation figures. This could change the results of the latest consultation, which was due to map out the expected tariff rates from July 1.
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Future Renewable Energy partners with Easy MCS Ltd
Future Renewable Energy has partnered with Easy MCS Ltd to offer support and renewable heat training to UK-based installers.
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Oxford is the EV capital of Europe
Oxford has become the Electric Vehicle capital of Europe after an initial network of 64 charging points have been installed across the city and surrounding area, creating one of the highest densities of EV charging points anywhere in Europe.
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Government denies last-minute Green Deal review
Government has denied that the Green Deal is under review following a report by the BBC that indicated that the Cabinet Office had been interviewing critics of the scheme in response to widespread criticism.
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STA urges DECC to stop July FiT cuts
Since April 1 this year UK solar deployment figures have slowed down to a worrying pace. Today, keen to breathe some much-needed life back into the industry, the Solar Trade Association (STA) has written to the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) asking to delay the proposed July feed-in tariff cuts.
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Hague: ‘response to climate change is an imperative for growth’
William Hague has warned cabinet ministers that Britain needs to show greater commitment to the low carbon economy in a leaked letter obtained by the Guardian.
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Sir Richard Branson launches green energy competition in Scotland
Sir Richard Branson is set to launch a green energy competition, with a £400,000 prize fund, in Scotland. The Postcode Lottery Green Challenge, which is also supported by the Scottish Government, is aimed at reducing carbon emissions through sustainable business ideas and inventions.
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Renewable energy companies believe Electricity Market Reform only benefits nuclear
A group of Britain’s leading renewable energy firms have written to the Energy Secretary to express concerns about the planned Electricity Market Reforms.
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Ed Davey: “carbon emissions should be Europe’s key target”
According to the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, Ed Davey, Europe should focus on cutting carbon emissions instead of revising renewables targets.
