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  • Energy Efficiency Strategy: 2013 Update

    Written Ministerial Statement to Parliament by Gregory Barker on the government's energy efficiency strategy update.

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

  • Government action on energy bills

    Statement by Edward Davey, Energy Secretary, about the government's proposed measures to reduce the impact of policies on energy bills.

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

  • Streamlining and improving the Green Deal

    Changes to make the Green Deal more straightforward for families who want to improve their homes and benefit from lower bills.

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

  • Government action to help hardworking people with energy bills

    British households will benefit from proposals that will be worth £50 on average, thanks to government plans to reduce the impact of energy company price rises.

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

  • Greg Barker at the Annual Heat Conference

    Speech by Climate Change Minister Greg Barker at the Annual Heat Conference at the Royal Society on 27 November 2013

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

  • Ministers make joint case for ambitious & immediate EU low carbon action

    EU climate change Ministers set their vision for a low carbon economy at the European Green Growth Summit in Brussels

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

  • Government launches Balance of Competence Review on Energy

    The government has published a call for evidence on the balance of competence between the United Kingdom and the European Union on energy.

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

  • Government responds to committee on climate change and delivers record investment in energy infrastructure by 2020

    The UK is on track to reduce emissions by 34% by 2020 as a result of Government reforms to move to a low-carbon economy.

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

  • Response to Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Fifth Assessment Report (AR5): The Latest Assessment of Climate Science

    Response from Secretary of State Edward Davey to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Fifth Assessment Report (AR5): The Latest Assessment of Climate Science

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

  • Bristol government worker jumps at the Green Deal

    Local government worker from Bristol will save up to £300 a year on energy use following home improvements.

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  • Green Open Homes Network launches

    A new initiative and competition to encourage home-owners to make energy saving improvements to their home.

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

  • The Myths and Realities of Shale Gas Exploration

    Speech by Edward Davey, Secretary of State, for Energy and Climate Change on shale gas exploration.

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

  • Davey: UK shale gas development will not be at expense of climate change targets

    Edward Davey today made the case for the safe and responsible exploration of shale gas in the UK, in line with UK’s climate change targets.

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

  • Save energy & cash this winter

    Secretary of State Edward Davey and retailer John Lewis launch energy efficiency labelling trial.

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

  • Waste plan: Have your say

    Consumers, businesses and councils are urged to give their views on a plan to cut waste thrown away, save money and protect the environment.

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

  • Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme

    Written Ministerial Statement regarding Government proposals for an Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) for public consultation.

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

  • Secretary of State for Energy & Climate Change statement on European Parliament's vote in favour of back-loading proposals

    In response to today's European Parliament's Plenary vote in favour of EU Emissions Trading Scheme back-loading proposals, Edward Davey, Secretary of State for Energy & Climate Change, said:

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

  • UK rallies 12 EU countries behind backloading twin track emissions trading system (ets) reform

    A joint statement to support bringing forward legislative proposals to deliver reform of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) by the end of the year

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

  • Edward Davey welcomes President Obama's speech and Climate Action Plan

    Edward Davey, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, welcomes the US President's Climate Action Plan

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

  • Doing solar business in the UK

    Speech by Gregory Barker, Minister of State, to the Intersolar Conference.

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