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  • Getting smart with your energy

    Government has taken another step forward in plans to revolutionise the energy sector.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK government confirms £250 million City Deal for Aberdeen

    A major new injection of cash into north-east Scotland’s economy will be confirmed today as the government signs a new City Deal for Aberdeen.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • What the Government is doing to secure investment in clean, secure and affordable energy

    In response to a letter about energy policy in the Times newspaper on 26 January 2016, Energy and Climate Change Secretary Amber Rudd said:

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Gas and Electricity Markets Authority Appointments

    The Department of Energy and Climate Change alongside Ofgem announced new appointments to the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority (GEMA).

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Changes to renewables subsidies

    Further revisions to renewable energy subsidies which ensure bill payers get value for money

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Planning decision for Navitus Bay offshore wind park

    Energy Minister Lord Bourne announces development consent has been refused for the proposed Navitus Bay offshore wind park.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Further action taken to prevent energy bills rising

    Further measures to deal with the projected over-allocation of renewable energy subsidies have been announced today.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Minister of State visits Doe Green IGas site

    Andrea Leadsom has today visited the IGas site at Doe Green, Warrington, to see what a potential hydraulic fracturing site would look like.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Two new gas power stations given green light

    Two new power plants have been granted planning consent as the Government continues to attract investment in new energy infrastructure.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Levy Control Framework cost controls

    Written Ministerial Statement to the Lords on the Levy Control Framework.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Controlling the cost of renewable energy

    Renewable energy subsidies revised to ensure consumers are protected from higher energy bills.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Preesall underground gas storage facility receives planning consent

    The Energy Minister Lord Bourne today granted planning consent for the Preesall Underground Gas Storage Facility project.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Government defines Protected Areas for shale developments

    Areas to be excluded from underground fracking activities have been set out by the Government today, through draft regulations that define the protected areas in which fracking will be prohibited.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Energy Bill to support energy security

    Energy Bill to back investment and support jobs in North Sea oil and gas.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Renewable Heat Incentive: Amendement regulations 2015

    Written Ministerial Statement on RHI amendment regulations by Lord Bourne, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Power company works with regulator to devise environmental tool

    Scottish Hydro Transmission partners with Scottish Environment Protection Agency on novel way to value land use changes

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  • DECC responds to recent coverage on shale regulation

    Government response to recent media coverage of shale regulation in the UK.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Secretary of State decision on LetterOne North Sea gas fields acquisition

    The Secretary of State has made a decision regards the petroleum licences for the Dea UK North Sea assets recently acquired by LetterOne.

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

  • Government gets tough on energy market misconduct

    New laws give energy regulators across the UK powers to prosecute people suspected of abusing the energy market.

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

  • Funding the Oil and Gas Authority: consultation on levy design

    Written Ministerial Statement on funding of the Oil and Gas Authority by Secretary of State Edward Davey MP.

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