Renewables

Cheaper low carbon energy could reduce home emissions

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 01:15:20 GMT

Cheaper low carbon energy 'is key' to encouraging consumers to become more energy efficient.

npower considering gas plant in Tilbury

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:30:30 GMT

RWE npower has said that it is considering setting up a gas-powered station in Tilbury when the existing coal plant in the area closes.

'De-centralising low carbon' can help cut energy bills

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:29:14 GMT

Energy bills can be reduced by the decentralisation of low carbon provision, according to an industry expert.

Carbon capture and storage 'essential'

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:29:11 GMT

Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is essential to combat climate change, an industry official has said.

Micro-generation tariffs to launch in April

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:28:51 GMT

Government plans concerning feed-in tariffs for small scale low carbon energy have been finalised for April 1st.

Plans for renewable heat sources announced

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:28:47 GMT

Renewable heat sources could play a major role in future housing developments as the government has today announced plans to reduce the UK's reliance on fossil fuels.

Environment secretary calls for a 'resource efficient economy'

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:28:44 GMT

The environment secretary is to comment on the release of a new report explaining how the UK can make good business sense out of a low carbon economy.

Green fraud 'could increase during recovery'

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:28:38 GMT

A new report has warned that 'green fraud' may become increasingly prevalent as Britain emerges from the recession.

Feed-in tariffs are a "major shift"

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:28:21 GMT

An industry member has said that the latest announcements regarding feed-in tariffs are a "major shift".

Ofgem targets energy sustainability

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:27:44 GMT

Ofgem has outlined plans to ensure Britain meets its sustainability targets.

Resource efficiency 'has many benefits'

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:25:32 GMT

A more resource efficient economy would bring a variety of benefits to the UK.

Environmental fund expected to boost clean energy investment

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 01:16:33 GMT

The UK Innovation Investment Fund has launched its Environmental Innovation Fund.

Carbon capture and storage 'essential'

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 01:15:37 GMT

Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is essential to combat climate change, an industry official has said.

npower considering gas plant in Tilbury

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 01:15:27 GMT

RWE npower has said that it is considering setting up a gas-powered station in Tilbury when the existing coal plant in the area closes.

'Green skills needed' in Britain

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 01:16:06 GMT

Renewable energy development and uptake in the UK will only be possible if the country's workforce is equipped with suitable skills.

Environmental fund expected to boost clean energy investment

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 01:15:42 GMT

The UK Innovation Investment Fund has launched its Environmental Innovation Fund.

British public 'want more ambitious clean electricity plans'

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 01:15:24 GMT

The majority of the British public support plans to make electricity in the home greener.

Green energy encouraged in Welsh homes

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 01:15:12 GMT

Grants have been given to Welsh communities to encourage the production of green energy.

Environmental fund expected to boost clean energy investment

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 01:15:26 GMT

The UK Innovation Investment Fund has launched its Environmental Innovation Fund.

Environment group calls for more microgeneration

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 01:16:15 GMT

Small-scale renewable energy should play a bigger role in the UK's energy supply, a charity has suggested.