businessgreen — July 27th 2012
DECC launches guide to help local councils draw up plans to promote greater energy efficiency.
Local authorities will be expected to draw up plans to
boost energy efficiency in their areas, under government proposals
designed to help ensure the success of its forthcoming Green Deal
scheme.
The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC)
yesterday issued new guidance for local councils in England to help them
improve the energy efficiency of their housing stock.
The government hopes local authorities will plan a key
role in ensuring the widespread take-up of the Green Deal energy
efficiency loan scheme and ECO scheme, which places a requirement on
energy companies to help people in fuel poverty to install measures such
as insulation.
Under the Home Energy Conservation Act, councilors are
required to publish a report on their plans to achieve improved energy
efficiency by 31 March 2013. But the guidance also asks councils to
consider how other organisations such as social housing providers could
play a part in the plans.
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Friday, 27 July 2012
Minister visits energy efficiency makeover estate
24dash — July 27th 2012
A Government Minister has visited a Milton Keynes housing estate to see first hand how energy efficiency measure are transforming the lives of local residents.
Energy and Climate Change Minister Greg Barker met tenants from The Lakes Estate this week - where nearly 50 council-owned homes are undergoing refurbishment as part of a £7.7m project to make them warmer and greener.
The work, which includes installing double glazing, external wall insulation and new cladding, replacing boilers and installing new warm flat roofs, is being carried out by Apollo, part of the housing and regeneration company Keepmoat, on behalf of Milton Keynes Council.
Barry Clay, Contracts Manager for Keepmoat, said: "Energy Efficiency is high on the agenda right now and Keepmoat are highly experienced at providing this type regeneration work.
A Government Minister has visited a Milton Keynes housing estate to see first hand how energy efficiency measure are transforming the lives of local residents.
Energy and Climate Change Minister Greg Barker met tenants from The Lakes Estate this week - where nearly 50 council-owned homes are undergoing refurbishment as part of a £7.7m project to make them warmer and greener.
The work, which includes installing double glazing, external wall insulation and new cladding, replacing boilers and installing new warm flat roofs, is being carried out by Apollo, part of the housing and regeneration company Keepmoat, on behalf of Milton Keynes Council.
Barry Clay, Contracts Manager for Keepmoat, said: "Energy Efficiency is high on the agenda right now and Keepmoat are highly experienced at providing this type regeneration work.
Wednesday, 25 July 2012
The Green Deal receives House of Lords approval
homeheatingguide.co.uk — July 25th 2012
By approving the framework underpinning the Green Deal another milestone has been passed leaving the Government's revolutionary home insulation retrofit scheme on track for its October launch.
In a statement DECC said "in our consultation response, we confirmed Governments intention to introduce the Green Deal through supporting a responsible and controlled approach with full national systems testing, this is to ensure the market has the opportunity to build steadily.
From 8th August the Green Deal Oversight and registration Body will begin registering assessors, providers and installers. Ahead of the opening Register of Green Deal Participants, we will publish the Green Deal Provider Authorisation Guidance - essential reading for potential Green Deal providers on what they need to do to become established and authorised in the role."
The statement went on to reveal that authorised and accredited assessors will be able to start operating from October, so that by the end of January 2013 - when the relevant parts of the framework regulations are set to come into effect - consumers wanting to take up the scheme will be in a position to complete a Green Deal Plan.
By approving the framework underpinning the Green Deal another milestone has been passed leaving the Government's revolutionary home insulation retrofit scheme on track for its October launch.
In a statement DECC said "in our consultation response, we confirmed Governments intention to introduce the Green Deal through supporting a responsible and controlled approach with full national systems testing, this is to ensure the market has the opportunity to build steadily.
From 8th August the Green Deal Oversight and registration Body will begin registering assessors, providers and installers. Ahead of the opening Register of Green Deal Participants, we will publish the Green Deal Provider Authorisation Guidance - essential reading for potential Green Deal providers on what they need to do to become established and authorised in the role."
The statement went on to reveal that authorised and accredited assessors will be able to start operating from October, so that by the end of January 2013 - when the relevant parts of the framework regulations are set to come into effect - consumers wanting to take up the scheme will be in a position to complete a Green Deal Plan.
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.
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.
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