New Government funding to help develop clean and efficient heating systems has been awarded to 13 local authorities across England, Climate Change and Industry Minister Nick Hurd announced today.
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Friday, 07 April 2017
Thursday, 06 April 2017
The Energy Secretary has reappointed Dr Martin Read as Chair of the Low Carbon Contracts Company and the Electricity Settlements Company.
Saturday, 18 March 2017
Funding to accelerate the take up of hydrogen vehicles and infrastructure.
Wednesday, 22 February 2017
Self-driving car insurance and electric vehicle charge point measures introduced in Vehicle Technology and Aviation Bill.
Monday, 30 January 2017
Reforms to the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) will be targeted at households struggling to pay their energy bills.
Wednesday, 18 January 2017
The Climate Change Risk Assessment will be followed by the National Adaptation Programme setting out how government addresses these risks.
Wednesday, 11 January 2017
Winners of £20 million funding in Low Emission Freight and Logistics Trial announced.
Thursday, 05 January 2017
The Committee on Climate Change’s Adaptation Sub-Committee will have a new Chair from 1 February 2017
Friday, 16 December 2016
GLD lawyer Brian Ruddie led an international group of lawyers to secure an important deal to protect the environment.
Tuesday, 06 December 2016
Transport innovation grants opening for new bids.
Friday, 18 November 2016
Against the backdrop of international climate negotiations in Marrakesh, the Paris Agreement has been ratified by the UK.
Monday, 24 October 2016
Plans for more charging stations to encourage low emission vehicles.
Monday, 17 October 2016
Households across the UK could have their heating bills reduced, thanks to a new funding scheme announced by the government today.
Thursday, 13 October 2016
Funding committed to low emission taxis and motorbikes, plus more chargepoints for workplaces and residential streets.
Wednesday, 12 October 2016
Alder Hey Children’s Hospital has won the Prime Minister’s Better Public Building award at this year’s British Construction Industry Awards.
Thursday, 06 October 2016
The UK has agreed a huge aviation climate deal with 190 countries. Airlines will offset emissions aiming for carbon neutral growth from 2020.
Thursday, 08 September 2016
Figures show record numbers of new ultra low emissions vehicles soaring.
Thursday, 08 September 2016
Figures show record numbers of new ultra low emissions vehicles soaring.
Tuesday, 09 August 2016
The Secretary of State announces that the Oil and Gas Authority will receive new powers on 1 October
Tuesday, 12 July 2016
Plans have been revealed to improve road safety and give consumers a better service when they take their vehicle for its MOT.
Monday, 11 July 2016
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Thursday, 07 July 2016
Transport Minister visits Milton Keynes to launch 15,000 free parking spaces for electric vehicles as part of the town's Go Ultra Low City scheme.
Thursday, 30 June 2016
Transport Minister Andrew Jones announces £19 million funding to help freight industry cut vehicle emissions and unveils accreditation scheme.
Tuesday, 24 May 2016
Successful schemes get funding to improve lives and increase access to jobs.
Thursday, 12 May 2016
The Government is powering ahead with our plans to help guarantee secure, affordable and clean energy for the nation, as the Energy Bill comes into law.
Tuesday, 10 May 2016
Public and private sector fleets can get up to 75% off the cost of zero-emission fuel cell electric vehicles.
Thursday, 21 April 2016
Vehicles tested in the UK programme showed no evidence of car manufacturers, apart from the VW Group, fitting devices to defeat the approved emissions test programme.
Friday, 15 April 2016
A statement from the Secretary of State on the death of DECC's former Chief Scientific Advisor, Sir David Mackay.
Monday, 21 March 2016
Winners of government competition will develop ideas to cut vehicle emissions and help plug-in cars drive further.
Saturday, 12 March 2016
5 reasons why we are backing Hinkley Point C, as part of our plan to tackle a legacy of under-investment in the UK's energy infrastructure and build a system fit for the 21st century.
Thursday, 10 March 2016
The Energy Secretary has responded today to the biggest ever investigation into the energy market.
Thursday, 03 March 2016
Today the Energy and Climate Change Committee has published their report on investor confidence.
Thursday, 11 February 2016
Over 80% of RHI applicants are satisfied with their new systems.
Wednesday, 10 February 2016
Today, Wednesday 10 February the Government announced an independent review into the feasibility and practicality of tidal lagoon energy in the UK.
Thursday, 04 February 2016
The Digital Catapult has created the Building Data Exchange to stimulate innovation and help constructors build more efficient properties.
Wednesday, 03 February 2016
DONG Energy confirms a positive Final Investment Decision for Hornsea One offshore windfarm off the coast of Grimsby in Northern England
Monday, 25 January 2016
Nottingham, Bristol, Milton Keynes and London named as winners of multi-million fund to encourage drivers to go green.
Thursday, 14 January 2016
Transport Minister opens state-of-the-art electric and hybrid vehicle testing facility.
Sunday, 03 January 2016
Upgraded buses will complete more than a million greener journeys a year helping improve air quality
Tuesday, 22 December 2015
The latest provisional monthly energy statistics produced by the Department of Energy and Climate Change were released on 22 December 2015 according to the arrangements approved by the UK Statistics Authority.
Tuesday, 22 December 2015
Energy Trends and Energy Prices published.
Monday, 21 December 2015
The Department of Energy and Climate Change today announced the appointment of Sir Andrew Mathews as chair of the National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) with effect from January 2016.
Thursday, 17 December 2015
More than 100,000 motorists to benefit from £400 million fund focused on greenest vehicles.
Tuesday, 08 December 2015
Extra funding for the development of DECC’s successful international 2050 calculator project.
Thursday, 03 December 2015
Government reaffirms UK’s commitment for almost all cars and vans to be zero emission by 2050 at Paris COP21 conference.
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