Article archive for Department of Energy and Climate Change
Important next steps for Green Deal (08 August 2012)
A £7m loan from the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) to The Green Deal Finance Company (TGDFC) has been agreed that will allow TGDFC to continue developing its offer of low cost finance, expected to be available early in 2013.
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Green light for Green Deal (13 June 2012)
This week, the Government set out secondary legislation that will give industry the green light to bring the Green Deal energy efficiency market into operation, alongside measures to strengthen consumer protection, reduce industry burdens, and implement the Energy Company Obligation (ECO).
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UK and Iceland sign energy agreement (01 June 2012)
The UK and Iceland have signed an agreement that could pave the way for geothermal power from Iceland’s volcanoes to supply electricity to the UK.
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Can solar PV shine again? (30 May 2012)
A recent Government announcement on solar subsidy could mean future stability for all. But will the proposed drop from 21p/kWh to 16p/kWh still create a flurry of business for installers?
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Electricity market reforms will keep the lights on and bills down (23 May 2012)
The three primary goals of the ambitious draft electricity market reform legislation published this week are keeping the lights on, keeping consumers energy bills down, and creating cleaner electricity to help tackle climate change.
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'Reform of the electricity market' (09 May 2012)
Her Majesty The Queen has today delivered her annual speech at the state opening of Parliament. As part of her speech, the Queen announced that the Government will propose reforms to the electricity market. “My Government will propose reform of the electricity market to deliver secure, clean and affordable electricity and ensure prices are fair,” stated the Queen.
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