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  • Multi-million pound investment in offshore wind industry to unlock billions in UK economy

    Government and business have today published a long-term strategy that will strengthen the UK’s position in the offshore wind industry.

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

  • Energy measures to save £200 annually in fuel bills for a new home

    New energy standards to cut £200 on typical new homes’ fuel bills and large businesses over £60k, compared to build standards before 2010. 

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

  • Response to Breathe Clean Air Group campaign about burning wood and biomass

    Response from the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change to the Breathe Clean Air Group about the Barton Renewable Energy Plant, and the Government’s policy on burning wood and biomass.

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

  • Greater community say on wind turbines and solar farms

    Communities now have a greater say on the siting of wind turbines and solar farms in new guidance.

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

  • T-pylon offered for electricity transmission connection in the UK for the first time

    National Grid have announced that T-pylon, the winner of the Pylon Design Competition, is being offered for the first time in the UK for a new electricity connection in Somerset.

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

  • UK onshore production: Michael Fallon

    A speech by Energy Minister Michael Fallon to the UK Shale 2013 "Making it Happen" conference.

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

  • Statement by Edward Davey on the Electricity Market Reform Draft Delivery Plan

    The consultation for the draft Electricity Market Reform (EMR) Delivery Plan was published yesterday. EMR is a central component of the Energy Bill currently being considered by Parliament.

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

  • Community benefits for sites that host new nuclear power stations: Michael Fallon

    Written Ministerial Statement by Energy Minister, Michael Fallon, on the benefits for communities hosting new nuclear power stations.

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

  • Davey – plan for energy infrastructure increases investor certainty and keeps bills down

    Investors will receive further certainty today of how the government will support investment in new energy infrastructure through the Energy Bill.

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

  • The taxpayers' alliance campaign: Letter from Edward Davey

    Secretary of State Edward Davey's letter of response to the Taxpayers’ Alliance ‘Stop the Energy Swindle’ campaign article, The Daily Mail, 11 July 2013.

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

  • The heat is on for householders

    Householders could be paid hundreds of pounds a year for generating heat by solar thermal panels, biomass boilers and heat pumps.

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

  • Davey “determined to tackle scourge of fuel poverty”

    Following an independent review and a consultation a new definition of fuel poverty has been set out today to ensure support is targeted at those who need it most.

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

  • Statement by Edward Davey on Fuel Poverty: a framework for further action

    Statement on the new framework which sets out the Government’s intention to adopt a new, more accurate definition of fuel poverty

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

  • Preferred candidate for Ofgem Chair

    David Gray has been named as the preferred candidate to become the next Chair of the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority (GEMA).

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

  • World's largest offshore wind farm opens in the UK

    The Prime Minister, Secretary of State Edward Davey & Minister Greg Barker open the World’s largest offshore wind farm, the London Array.

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

  • Secretary of State for Energy & Climate Change statement on European Parliament's vote in favour of back-loading proposals

    In response to today's European Parliament's Plenary vote in favour of EU Emissions Trading Scheme back-loading proposals, Edward Davey, Secretary of State for Energy & Climate Change, said:

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

  • Myth-busting low carbon development

    Keynote address by UK Minister for Business Engagement Rt Hon Gregory Barker MP.

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

  • The economics of sustainability

    Transcript of the speech by Rt. Hon Gregory Barker MP, UK Minister for Energy & Climate Change and Minister for Business Engagement with India in Hyderabad on 2 July 2013.

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

  • UK rallies 12 EU countries behind backloading twin track emissions trading system (ets) reform

    A joint statement to support bringing forward legislative proposals to deliver reform of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) by the end of the year

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

  • £15m fund for rural energy projects opens to applications

    Rural communities across England that aspire to generate their own clean green power are being offered a helping hand

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