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  • Evidence wanted for new gas generation strategy

    Press ref: 2012/056 The Government has launched a call for evidence to inform a gas generation strategy to deliver a secure and affordable …

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

  • DECC Minister leading low-carbon business delegation to the United States - your chance to be involved

    The Minister of State for Climate Change, Greg Barker, is leading a delegation of green business to the southern United States in the week of…

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

  • Greg Barker'??s Climate Week visit to Yorkshire

    (Click on the pins to see details of Greg Barker’s visit to Hull and Sheffield) Greg Barker was in Hull and Sheffield on Monday as part of …

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

  • Nuclear third party liabilities to be increased sevenfold

    The Government today confirmed its intention to substantially increase the third party liabilities of operators in the event of a nuclear incident…

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

  • Oil Pollution Emergency Plan for the Elgin gas field published by DECC

    Approval of the Total E&P UK Offshore OPEP for the Central Graben Area, which covers the Elgin gas field.

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

  • Oslo Climate and Forest Conference: Press statement from Minister for Climate Change Greg Barker

    UK Climate Change Minister Greg Barker, attending the Oslo Climate and Forest conference, heralded the establishment of the Interim REDD+ (Reducing…

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

  • Publication of EU ETS auction schedule for May - July 2012

    The UK Government today published the schedule for EU ETS auctions to take place between May and July this year. The Government will auction…

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

  • Tanker Driver Strike: Advice for motorists

    Following a ballot by the union Unite, fuel tanker drivers have voted to undertake strike action. The Government has condemned this potentially…

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

  • UK does not want 2020 renewable energy target scrapped: Letter to The Guardian

    In response to a misleading article that claimed the Government wants to scrap the 2020 renewable energy target, Secretary of State Edward Davey…

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

  • Written Ministerial Statement; Post informal environment and energy councils, Denmark, 19-20 April 2012

    30 April 2012 I represented the United Kingdom at the climate change aspects of the EU Informal Environment Council and at the Informal Energy…

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

  • Coalition of World Energy Ministers Commit to Improvements in Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy, Energy Access

    26 April 2012 Leaders from the 23-government Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) and the UN Secretary-General’s Sustainable Energy for All initiative…

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

  • Clean Energy Ministerial 2012: factsheet

    Summary fact sheet about the Clean Energy Ministerial, taking place in London, 25-26 April 2012.

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

  • Prime Minister's remarks at Clean Energy meeting

    "If we can do these three things - get the costs down, make renewable energy a global business and continue to invest up front in the crucial infrastructure needed needed then we really can secure the future of renewabl…

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

  • Accelerating progress on clean energy

    Energy ministers meet in London to advance international cooperation on clean energy.

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

  • Edward Davey opening remarks to the Clean Energy Ministerial

    Check against delivery Introduction Excellencies, Ministers, ladies and gentlemen… On behalf of Her Majesty’s Government, let me welcome …

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

  • Foreign Secretary on Climate Change

    25 April 2012 Under this Coalition government, the Foreign Office has a renewed sense of mission. It is a mission to promote Britain’s national…

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

  • Charles Hendry's Clean Energy visit to Belfast

    Minister of State Charles Hendry was in Belfast on Monday to mark the beginning of Clean Energy Week. The Minister began his visit at the Harland…

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

  • Cymeradwyo Cynllun Iaith Gymraeg y DECC

    24 Ebrill 2012 Mae Cynllun Iaith Gymraeg y DECC wedi’i gymeradwyo gan Fwrdd yr Iaith Gymraeg. Mae’r Cynllun Iaith yn nodi sut y bydd y DECC…

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

  • DECC Welsh Language Scheme approved

    24 April 2012 DECC’s Welsh Language Scheme has been approved by the Welsh Language Board. The Scheme sets out how DECC will put into practice…

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

  • Davey to host international clean energy talks

    Press notice 2012/049 23 April 2012 Floating wind turbines are to be the initial focus of a new agreement between Britain and the United States…

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