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  • Statement on EU Energy Council June 2014

    Written Ministerial Statement by Edward Davey about the upcoming Energy Council in Luxembourg.

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

  • Michael Fallon speech to RenewableUK Global Offshore Wind 2014 Conference

    Energy Minister Michael Fallon's speech to RenewableUK Global Offshore Wind 2014 Conference

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

  • Draft decision on permit for new Solid Recovered Fuel Facility in Rugby

    The Environment Agency is publishing its draft decision to provide SITA UK Ltd with an environmental permit.

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  • UK Energy Security: Active Government, Smart Intervention

    Speech by Energy Secretary, Edward Davey MP, to the Economist Energy Summit on the UK's energy security.

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

  • Driving down the cost of offshore wind

    The competitive system for connecting offshore wind farms has been extended to drive down costs.

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

  • Securing electricity supply

    With the World Cup kicking off this week, energy demand is at its greatest, and it’s worth reflecting on the fact that the UK’s energy security doesn’t happen by accident.

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

  • Underground drilling access: consultation

    Written Ministerial Statement by Michael Fallon on the Underground drilling access consultation published on 23 May 2014.

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

  • New energy investments

    Written Ministerial Statement by Michael Fallon on new energy investments.

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

  • Address to the Eurelectric Convention 2014

    Edward Davey addresses the Eurelectric Convention on the future of European power.

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

  • Acting Consul General’s speech at BEC conference in Hong Kong

    Acting Consul General Karen Bell spoke about the UK experience of mandatory carbon reporting at ESG Management: From Niche to Mainstream.

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

  • Consultation open for Clean Power environmental permit application, Brierley Hill

    The Environment Agency is seeking the views of the local community after receiving an application for an environmental permit to operate an Energy Recovery Facility (ERF) in Brierley Hill, West Midlands.

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  • Government proposals to simplify deep underground access for shale gas and geothermal industries

    The government is launching a consultation on proposals to simplify the existing procedure for shale gas and deep geothermal underground drilling access.

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

  • Letter from Ed Davey in response to The Times editorial on energy

    The Secretary of State has replied to the Times leading article on energy from 13 May 2014.

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

  • Ensuring value for money and maintaining investment in renewable energy

    Proposals have been unveiled today to maintain the growing momentum behind renewable electricity investment in the UK, while continuing to deliver value for money for consumers.

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

  • Ministerial correction

    The Procedure Committee has requested that the response to UIN 193072 be revised in order to give a more complete response to the Hon Member for Sunderland Central.

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

  • G7 Energy Ministers meeting in Rome

    Statement by Edward Davey, Secretary of State for Energy, folllowing his meeting with G7 Ministers in Rome.

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

  • North Sea still attractive for oil and gas industry

    DECC’s latest offshore oil and gas licensing round has received a strong response with 173 applications from industry for around 370 blocks.

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

  • Major milestone reached for new nuclear in Cumbria

    A major step has been taken today towards a new nuclear power station at Moorside, West Cumbria, that will create at least £10 billion worth of investment and thousands of jobs.

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

  • UK and Japan collaborate to tackle climate change & promote energy security

    The UK and Japan will increase their cooperation to tackle international climate change and energy security issues, including energy efficiency, nuclear energy and renewable energy policies.

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

  • Energy for growth: long term energy deal project announced

    The government has announced the second Energy for Growth project that will save money and support UK economic growth.

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