Urgent action needed on electric vehicles and energy-saving homes, say climate advisors
Three-fifths of new cars and vans should be electric by 2030 to meet legal targets to cut greenhouse gases, Government climate advisers have said.
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Millions in electric vehicle charge point funding goes unclaimed by councils
Two MP’s write to local authorities after only 5 UK councils take advantage of electric vehicle (EV) funding scheme.
UK Government to seek ‘close association’ with nuclear regulator Euratom post-Brexit
The Government is aiming to maintain its role in European nuclear research after leaving the body responsible for regulating the industry across the continent, it has been announced.
UK Government confirm Automotive Sector Deal to include electric vehicles
The UK Government Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has today announced an Automotive Sector Deal, which includes plans for the electric vehicle (EV) sector and the expansion of charging points.
Scottish Highlands sees significant rise in carbon emissions
The Highlands has seen a 28% increase in carbon emissions - the largest rise of any council area in Britain.
Wind consultation to be launched for remote island communities
A UK Government consultation has been launched today to alter the definition of remote island wind energy in an effort to encourage investment.
Onshore wind generation soars by 50% in 2017
A report published by the UK Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has found that - among other renewable rises - onshore wind generation rose by 50%.
MP’s urge UK Government to retain ties with nuclear body
The Government is being urged to retain a close association with the body which regulates the nuclear industry across Europe as MPs step up calls to guarantee protections for the sector.
UK Government unveil £4million nuclear feasibility project
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has announced that there is a share of £4million available for a series of feasibility studies for nuclear reactor designs.
Utilita Energy accuse Big Six of differential pricing in Westminster and call on government to act
The CEO of a British independent energy supplier is calling for immediate action from Government and regulators to help millions of households trapped on punitive energy tariffs operated by the Big Six.
Government made ‘grave errors’ over Hinkley Point C, claim MPs
Consumers have been dealt a “bad hand” by the Government over the near £20 billion Hinkley Point C nuclear power station, facing costs running to many times the original estimate, it has been warned.
Cost of diesel hits highest price since December 2014
The cost of diesel has reached its highest level in almost three years, new figures show.
‘Time for coal has passed’ as UK and Canada form clean energy alliance
Coal’s time has passed, the UK Government said as it joined Canada to launch a global alliance to drive efforts to phase out the polluting fossil fuel.
Scottish Government to announce further action on fossil fuel vehicles
Speaking at UN Climate Change Conference in Bonn, Germany, Scotland’s cabinet secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform, Rosanna Cunningham, is to double down on Scotland’s commitment to reduce diesel and petrol cars.
Energy sector contributes to best UK industrial growth in almost 25 years
Data provided by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) shows that the industrial sector in the UK has enjoyed its strongest period for nearly 25 years.
Scotland ‘could find itself acting alone’ on wave energy post-Brexit
A new report by Imperial College London and the University of Strathclyde has warned that the Scottish Government could find itself ‘alone’ in developing wave energy in the UK after Brexit.
First minister calls UK Government’s silence on Brexit breakdown ‘unconscionable’
Nicola Sturgeon has said the UK Government’s refusal to publish its breakdown of Brexit’s impact on Scotland is “unconscionable”.
UK Government publish independent review on energy reduction costs
Proposals have been put forward by Professor Dieter Helm in an independent review into cost reduction in the UK power system.
Government is failing to meet its own energy strategy, claims Centre for Policy Studies
British think tank, the Centre for Policy Studies, says the UK Government is falling short of its own energy targets on domestic capacity.
Clean Growth Strategy finally to be released by UK Government
A strategy to cut UK greenhouse emissions from housing, businesses, transport and the power sector while boosting economic growth is set to be published by the Government.
UK Government earmarks up to £557million for fresh renewables projects
Ahead of the launch of the Clean Growth Strategy, the government has announced over £550million in spending for new renewable energy schemes.
Government grants immigration loop-hole for offshore windfarm workers
The UK Government has extended the immigration right to remain of non-European Economic Area nationals who work in the offshore wind sector.
UK Government told it ‘get its act together’ on carbon capture
Shadow energy minister Alan Whitehead has urged the UK Government to "get its act together" on carbon capture and storage (CCS).
Scottish Power warns windfarm development could stall after subsidies end next year
Scottish Power has warned no new framework has been created for windfarms when subsidies come to an end in April next year.
Steelworks plant job losses still felt one year on, say MPs
The loss of thousands of jobs from the closure of a steelworks factory is still being felt one year on, local MPs have said, as new figures suggest at least 160 former staff remain unemployed.