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MP urges caution to govt on smart meter rollout
Friends of the Earth hits back at wind turbine protestors
Friends of the Earth has fought back at recent comments from a group opposed to onshore wind turbines, highlighting their need to tackle climate change.
The charity's head of campaigns And...
More EVs 'now offer more benefits than running costs'
Electric vehicles (EVs) could now offer more benefits to businesses than just low running costs, according to motoring journalist Carlton Boyce.
While adding EVs to a business fleet is a d...
Higher carbon emissions target 'will make it easier later'
If Europe agrees to increase the carbon emissions target from 20 per cent by 2020 to 30 per cent, it will make it easier to act on energy efficiency in future decades, the government has said.
UK and US team up on wind power plans
The UK and US are to make an agreement this week to work together in developing floating wind technology.
Meeting at international clean energy talks in London, the event will see energy s...
'Clear explanations' could sell the Green Deal to homeowners
Homeowners need to be given proper explanations of what the Green Deal invo...
Heating oil customers promised greater transparency
Rural households using heating oil could soon find it easier to switch suppliers and cancel their contracts.
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has announced that it has secured voluntary ag...
Prospective buyers urged to seek advice on 'free' solar panels
Prospective house buyers are being encouraged to seek legal advice and consult their mortgage lender when considering the purchase of a property with 'free' solar panels.
Households that h...
SMMT: New car emissions continue to fall
Manufacturers are continually striving to reduce the carbon emissions from UK transport and the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) shows that they are succ...
Painting roofs and pavements white 'can reduce carbon emissions'
Cities and towns that paint their roofs, pavements and roads with light-coloured materials can significantly reduce their carbon emissions, according to researchers at Concordia University in Ca...



