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  • National Grid call for evidence extension

    On 9th October 2012, National Grid, as the System Operator, the proposed delivery body for Electricity Market Reform (EMR), published a call…

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

  • Lord de Mauley’s speech to ADEPT annual conference, Manchester

    Thank you very much for inviting me to speak at your annual conference.  It is good to be here in Manchester, where I know much has been done to embrace our devolution of responsibilities to local authorities.

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

  • Ministers welcome Areva commitment to UK offshore wind

    Plans by Areva for a new offshore wind manufacturing plant in Scotland, and their commitment to developing the UK offshore wind industry, were…

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

  • Heat Conference 2012: Keynote speech by Edward Davey

    The Coalition Government is working to transform Britain's energy landscape.  This month I will introduce the Energy Bill, which proposes the biggest reforms to Britain's power sector since privatisa...

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

  • Statement by Edward Davey on the temporary suspension of the aviation EU ETS

    Secretary of State Edward Davey said: “The UK welcomes the progress made on Friday in the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) …

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

  • Written Statement by Gregory Barker MP on the Energy Efficiency Strategy

    The UK has a huge opportunity to lead the world on energy efficiency. This Coalition Government is determined to grasp it and I am proud to …

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

  • Government heralds energy efficiency revolution

    A transformation in the way energy is used across the UK economy could help boost growth and jobs, and investing in energy efficiency could …

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

  • Written Statement by Gregory Barker MP on the Energy Efficiency Strategy

    The UK has a huge opportunity to lead the world on energy efficiency. This Coalition Government is determined to grasp it and I am proud to announce today that we are publishing Britain's first compre...

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

  • Consent for West of Shetland well

    Energy Minister John Hayes has given Chevron North Sea Ltd consent to drill the deepwater Cambo-5 well, West of the Shetland Isles. Chevron…

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

  • Ministers welcome Hitachi new nuclear investment programme

    Between 4 and 6 new nuclear plants to power up to 14 million homes over 60 years Up to 12,000 jobs during construction at Wylfa on Anglesey…

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

  • Investment in new Nuclear: Comment piece by John Hayes in the Telegraph

    The entry of Hitachi into the UK’s nuclear market is great news for our energy security and even greater news for our economy as a whole. Between…

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

  • North Sea oil and gas licensing round bonanza

    UK oil and gas investment looks set to flourish after the Government announces winners of the record breaking 27th Licensing Round today.

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

  • Written Ministerial Statement: Announcing the offer of awards in the 27th offshore oil and gas licensing round

    John Hayes, Minister for Energy 25 October 2012 After thorough consideration of the applications made in the 27th offshore oil and gas licensing…

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

  • Baroness Verma speech on sustainability on a budget

    Thank you very much to Wolseley and The Plumb Centre for hosting such a fantastic event. It is a privilege to be addressing you this afternoon. The question we all need to ask ourselves is ...

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

  • Brown Field Allowance sparks new wave of oil investment

    The government has today approved a Talisman project that will extend the life of North Sea oil fields and unleash millions of pounds of extra…

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

  • New oil and gas field will add two percent to UK daily production

    The government has today given Shell consent for a new oil and gas development that will add 2% to UK daily production.

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

  • New 19 turbine wind farm in Cheshire

    A new 19-turbine wind farm with the potential to generate enough power to supply the equivalent of 25,000 homes has today been given consent…

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

  • Ed Davey tells CBI: Coalition will unlock energy investment

    Energy consent process to be made more flexible Ministers to consider introducing additional powers to the Energy Bill to help promote …

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

  • Speech at CBI breakfast by Edward Davey

    Introduction I want to thank our hosts for bringing everyone together this morning. The CBI has been on a journey, much like Government policy, as both have grappled with how to decarbonise the eco...

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

  • Edward Davey responds to inaccuracies in Times article of 12 October

    Response from the Secretary of State to an article published in The Times newspaper.

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