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  • Charles Hendry's letter to the Times - 7 April 2011

    Sir, As you report (“Way clear for pylons to blot the landscape”, April 2), we will need new infrastructure in the coming years to connect the…

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

  • Meeting between the Government and oil and gas industry: statement by The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP

    Following the meeting today between the Government and the oil and gas industry, Energy and Climate Change Secretary The Rt Hon Chris Huhne …

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

  • New tidal energy device to make waves in Welsh waters

    An innovative new project to generate tidal energy in Ramsey Sound off Pembrokeshire was today given the go ahead by Energy and Climate Change…

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

  • Huhne: nuclear safety is number one priority

    Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP today set out further detail on the UK Chief Nuclear Inspector&rsquo…

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

  • Letter from the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change to Dr Mike Weightman

    Letter from the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change to Dr Mike Weightman regarding the Japanese earthquake and tsunami.

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  • £4M for nuclear security abroad

    The UK will make a contribution of £4m to the International Atomic Energy Agency’s Nuclear Security Fund for 2011-13. This will support work…

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

  • Carbon action plan lays down Whitehall deadlines

    A cross-Government action plan on climate change backed by the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister is launched today setting strict actions…

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

  • Green light for new South Derbyshire power station

    Energy Minister Charles Hendry today gave the go-ahead for RWE npower proposals to construct a new gas power plant at Willington, South Derbyshire…

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

  • Charles Hendry's speech to the NOF Energy Conference

    Introduction Thank you for that kind introduction. It’s a privilege and a pleasure to be here today. And it’s a wonderful time to be talking…

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

  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP's editorial published in the Sun

    Amid incredible scenes from North Africa and the Middle East, people are starting to worry about how secure our oil supplies are. Soaring oil…

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

  • Energy Minister approves new power plant for Wales

    Wales is set to gain a new power plant with the potential to provide electricity to 1.4 million homes, as Energy Minister Charles Hendry today…

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

  • DECC appoints non-executive director

    Paul Walsh has been appointed as Lead Non-Executive Director for the Department of Energy and Climate Change for two years. He joins DECC&rsquo…

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

  • Charles Hendry approves Kent power station with enough power to supply 1.5 million homes

    Energy Minister Charles Hendry today gave the go-ahead for ScottishPower to construct a new 1,000 megawatt gas-fired power station near Hoo…

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

  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP's speech at the opening of the Bridgwater College Energy Centre

    It is a pleasure to be invited here today to open the Energy Centre at Bridgwater College. The transition to a low carbon economy presents …

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

  • Huhne visits proposed site of UK's first new nuclear power station

    New nuclear programme moves to next stage as consultation on list of suitable sites closes The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP, the Secretary of State…

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

  • Domestic heating oil supplies: Written Ministerial statement by Charles Hendry

    The recent severe weather has caused significant concern about the domestic oil market and the liquefied petroleum gas market. I fully recognise…

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

  • Domestic heating oil supplies: Written Ministerial Statement by Charles Hendry

    Many households across the UK without access to the natural gas grid rely on deliveries of heating oil to heat their homes. Heating oil is also…

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

  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP's article in the Daily Telegraph - 16 December 2010

    The biggest electricity reform in twenty-five years Britain’s electricity market faces three challenges. First, our demand for electricity …

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

  • Government approves Gloucestershire installation to allow for more gas imports

    The Government today gave the go-ahead for a new gas installation at Tirley in Gloucestershire, which will help boost UK energy security by …

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

  • Charles Hendry's article in the Energy Focus journal - December 2010 edition

    The recent spending review has certainly allowed the Coalition to consolidate our vision and ambitions for the UK’s energy. Those ambitions…

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