DECC — April 25th 2012
Under this Coalition government, the Foreign Office has a
renewed sense of mission. It is a mission to promote Britain's national
interest, while tirelessly working for a world which is more secure,
more stable, more free and more prosperous.
In no area is this more relevant than the fight against
climate change. Today ministers from more than 20 countries will meet in
London with the goal of speeding up global progress on clean energy. I
am in no doubt that we must meet this challenge, not only to safeguard
the sustainability of our planet and the security of our energy, but
also to ensure we are at the front of the queue when it comes to the
jobs and industries of the future.
We are at the start of a global shift from a high- to a
low-carbon economy. The shift will be driven by those countries that
transform their own economies so as to better compete in rapidly
expanding global markets.
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Wednesday, 25 April 2012
Foreign Secretary on Climate Change
DECC — April 25th 2012
Under this Coalition government, the Foreign Office has a renewed sense of mission. It is a mission to promote Britain's national interest, while tirelessly working for a world which is more secure, more stable, more free and more prosperous.
In no area is this more relevant than the fight against climate change. Today ministers from more than 20 countries will meet in London with the goal of speeding up global progress on clean energy. I am in no doubt that we must meet this challenge, not only to safeguard the sustainability of our planet and the security of our energy, but also to ensure we are at the front of the queue when it comes to the jobs and industries of the future.
We are at the start of a global shift from a high- to a low-carbon economy. The shift will be driven by those countries that transform their own economies so as to better compete in rapidly expanding global markets.
Under this Coalition government, the Foreign Office has a renewed sense of mission. It is a mission to promote Britain's national interest, while tirelessly working for a world which is more secure, more stable, more free and more prosperous.
In no area is this more relevant than the fight against climate change. Today ministers from more than 20 countries will meet in London with the goal of speeding up global progress on clean energy. I am in no doubt that we must meet this challenge, not only to safeguard the sustainability of our planet and the security of our energy, but also to ensure we are at the front of the queue when it comes to the jobs and industries of the future.
We are at the start of a global shift from a high- to a low-carbon economy. The shift will be driven by those countries that transform their own economies so as to better compete in rapidly expanding global markets.
Monday, 23 April 2012
Davey to Host International Clean Energy Talks
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.
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.
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."
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