DECC— April 23rd 2012
Floating wind turbines are to be the initial focus of a
new agreement between Britain and the United States this week as
internation talks convene in London to accelerate the deployment of
clean energy technologies.
Energy Ministers from 23 of the world's largest economies
will gather in London on Wednesday and Thursday to discuss accelerating
the transition to clean energy technologies.
The Clean Energy Ministerial will be co-chaired by UK Energy Secretary Edward Davey and US Energy Secretary Steven Chu.
Alongside the talks, Ed Davey will sign a number of
bilateral agreements with counterparts from other governments to work in
collaboration over the coming years.
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Monday, 23 April 2012
Wednesday, 11 April 2012
Deputy Prime Minister Unveils More Help for Poorest Under Government Home Improvement Scheme
DECC — April 11th 2012
The Deputy Prime Minister has announced that at least £540 million of the government's home energy efficiency programme - worth £1.3bn per year - will be targeted at helping the poorest.
In a speech to a leading environment and industry figures in London, Nick Clegge reveaed the support will protect the poorest and most vulnerable in society, including people in depriced areas, from rising energy bills by upgrading their homes so that they are cheaper to heat for good.
The Green Deal is the government's plan to upgrade the nation's hardest to heat homes at no upfront cost. Where the cost of the work outweighs the saving, or people need extra financial help, energy companies will be able to step in to top up the loan under the Energy Company Obligation.
The Deputy Prime Minister has announced that at least £540 million of the government's home energy efficiency programme - worth £1.3bn per year - will be targeted at helping the poorest.
In a speech to a leading environment and industry figures in London, Nick Clegge reveaed the support will protect the poorest and most vulnerable in society, including people in depriced areas, from rising energy bills by upgrading their homes so that they are cheaper to heat for good.
The Green Deal is the government's plan to upgrade the nation's hardest to heat homes at no upfront cost. Where the cost of the work outweighs the saving, or people need extra financial help, energy companies will be able to step in to top up the loan under the Energy Company Obligation.
Thursday, 29 March 2012
CO2 emissions at lowest level in 40 years
ft.com — March 29th 2012
UK emissions of carbon dioxide, the main greenhouse gas, have plunged to their lowest levels since records began more than 40 years ago, according to the energy and climate change department.
One of the biggest reasons for the fall to just 456m tonnes last year was greater use of nuclear power, according to the data - released on the same day two German companies announced they were dropping plans to build reactors in the UK.
A warmer winter in 2011, especially compared with the great freeze of 2010, was another important factor.
A department spokesman confirmed last years level was the lowest since DECCs carbon emission records started in 1970, at a time when heavy manufacturing plants were much more dominant in Britains industrial landscape and belched out 685m tonnes of carbon.
UK emissions of carbon dioxide, the main greenhouse gas, have plunged to their lowest levels since records began more than 40 years ago, according to the energy and climate change department.
One of the biggest reasons for the fall to just 456m tonnes last year was greater use of nuclear power, according to the data - released on the same day two German companies announced they were dropping plans to build reactors in the UK.
A warmer winter in 2011, especially compared with the great freeze of 2010, was another important factor.
A department spokesman confirmed last years level was the lowest since DECCs carbon emission records started in 1970, at a time when heavy manufacturing plants were much more dominant in Britains industrial landscape and belched out 685m tonnes of carbon.
Wednesday, 28 March 2012
Fuel poverty is rising in social housing and needs to be addressed
24dash — March 28th 2012
The Government has put restrictions on social landlords access to Energy Company Obligation funding - which will top up Green Deal finance.
But fuel poverty is rising is social housing and is a significant issue that needs to be addressed, warns an industry expert.
The Government has put restrictions on social landlords access to Energy Company Obligation funding - which will top up Green Deal finance.
But fuel poverty is rising is social housing and is a significant issue that needs to be addressed, warns an industry expert.
Energy efficiency certificate changes for landlords
Peterborough today — March
28th 2012
Landlords are being reminded about changes to Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) which will affect rental properties in the UK.
An EPC gives information on the energy efficiency and environmental impact of a property, and is mandatory for all private-rented sector homes.
From April 6, 2012, landlords and lettings agents will have just seven days to produce an EPC after they have started to market the property to new tenants, rather than 28 days which was previously expected.
The full EPC report must now be provided to prospective tenants, rather than just the graph showing energy efficiency.
David Salusbury, chairman, National Landlords Association, said: "EPCs give tenants vital information about the energy efficiency of their property and also contain an estimate of their utility bills."
"They also help landlords make informed decisions about how to upgrade the energy efficiency of their properties by recommending improvements."
Landlords are being reminded about changes to Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) which will affect rental properties in the UK.
An EPC gives information on the energy efficiency and environmental impact of a property, and is mandatory for all private-rented sector homes.
From April 6, 2012, landlords and lettings agents will have just seven days to produce an EPC after they have started to market the property to new tenants, rather than 28 days which was previously expected.
The full EPC report must now be provided to prospective tenants, rather than just the graph showing energy efficiency.
David Salusbury, chairman, National Landlords Association, said: "EPCs give tenants vital information about the energy efficiency of their property and also contain an estimate of their utility bills."
"They also help landlords make informed decisions about how to upgrade the energy efficiency of their properties by recommending improvements."
Tuesday, 20 March 2012
Green Deal boost for small businesses
DECC — March 22nd 2012
In a keynote speech on 20th March at the annual ecobuild conference in London, Climate Change minister Greg Barker announced the coalition is to cut more red tape to allow small businesses in to the Green Deal market.
The Green Deal is the governments plan to improve the nations draughty homes at no up front cost to the consumer. It will be launched later this year.
Greg Barker said:
"I want to see a thriving Green Deal market which means we must make it as easy, as cheap and as straight forward as possible for businesses of any size to get involved. So i have cut the red tape to help promote a competitive market and reduce costs which will not help small businesses in particular but will also make the Green Deal a better deal for consumers."
In his speech Greg Barker also announced;
"Removal of the requirement to hold a surety bond in case of insolvency, Feedback from the consultation indicated having such a bond would be very costly, especially for smaller Green Deal providers and would act as a disincentive to join the market. Instead requirements will now be included within the Green Deal Framework Regulations and Green Deal Arrangements Agreement to ensure that a Green Deal providers ongoing obligations are fulfilled by the person who is entitled to the payments under a Green Deal Plan.
In a keynote speech on 20th March at the annual ecobuild conference in London, Climate Change minister Greg Barker announced the coalition is to cut more red tape to allow small businesses in to the Green Deal market.
The Green Deal is the governments plan to improve the nations draughty homes at no up front cost to the consumer. It will be launched later this year.
Greg Barker said:
"I want to see a thriving Green Deal market which means we must make it as easy, as cheap and as straight forward as possible for businesses of any size to get involved. So i have cut the red tape to help promote a competitive market and reduce costs which will not help small businesses in particular but will also make the Green Deal a better deal for consumers."
In his speech Greg Barker also announced;
"Removal of the requirement to hold a surety bond in case of insolvency, Feedback from the consultation indicated having such a bond would be very costly, especially for smaller Green Deal providers and would act as a disincentive to join the market. Instead requirements will now be included within the Green Deal Framework Regulations and Green Deal Arrangements Agreement to ensure that a Green Deal providers ongoing obligations are fulfilled by the person who is entitled to the payments under a Green Deal Plan.
Monday, 12 March 2012
New Bristol Biomass Plant to benefit local community
DECC — March 12th 2012
Permission was granted today for a new 150MW dedicated biomass power stationer at Royal Portbury Dock in the Port of Bristol, North Somerset
The consent allows E.ON Climate and Renewables to construct a plant which could provide enough electricity to power up to 160,000 homes. The new plant will create up to 325 temporary jobs during construction, 35 full time jobs during operations and a further 20 contract personnel during routine and annual maintenance.
The plant will be fuelled mainly by imported virgin wood, dedicated energy crops and locally sourced waste wood.
E.ON will also set up a Community Investment Fund, which will contribute to £50,000 per annum for every year that the plant is operating, to support charitable and/or educational community projects. £75,000 will also be allocated to trial green buses and improve cycle routes in the local area.
Permission was granted today for a new 150MW dedicated biomass power stationer at Royal Portbury Dock in the Port of Bristol, North Somerset
The consent allows E.ON Climate and Renewables to construct a plant which could provide enough electricity to power up to 160,000 homes. The new plant will create up to 325 temporary jobs during construction, 35 full time jobs during operations and a further 20 contract personnel during routine and annual maintenance.
The plant will be fuelled mainly by imported virgin wood, dedicated energy crops and locally sourced waste wood.
E.ON will also set up a Community Investment Fund, which will contribute to £50,000 per annum for every year that the plant is operating, to support charitable and/or educational community projects. £75,000 will also be allocated to trial green buses and improve cycle routes in the local area.
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