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  • Friday 03 September

    The UK’s chief environmental scientist Robert Watson asks the Government to admit that apparent cuts in greenhouse gas emissions “are an illusion”. “At face value UK emissions look like they have decreased 15% or 16% since 1990. But if you take in carbon embedded in our imports, our emissions have gone up about 12%. We've got to be more open about this”, he says. read more of Friday 03 September...

  • Thursday 02 September

    Ofgem opens an investigation into accusations of mis-selling by four of the Big Six, even though new consumer protection rules have been in place less that a year. Senior partner for markets Andrew Wright warns suppliers to comply with the obligation “otherwise we will take stronger action”. A consortium of groups including the Renewable Energy Association, the Federation of Small Businesses and the Micropower Council write to energy secretary Chris Huhne seeking reassurance the Government will not cut existing renewables subsidies as part of the upcoming spending review. The Energy and Climate Change Committee confirms the first evidence session for its deepwater drilling inquiry will be held on 7 September. read more of Thursday 02 September...

  • Wednesday 01 September

    Climate Change minister Greg Barker says Britain's success in emerging from the recession will be judged, in part, in its success in movement towards a more ''energy efficient model''. He comments that ''leaner and greener businesses'' are a ''non-negotiable'' part of the country's long-term economic recovery. RWE Npower head of business services Dave Lewis warns that many businesses are ''facing challenges in compiling the information required'' for the Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme. read more of Wednesday 01 September...

  • Tuesday 31 August

    The Government says an announcement on the future of five proposed projects competing for support in the Severn Estuary will be made in the autumn. EDF Energy confirms that with effect from 1 October it will be implementing a price increase of 2.6% to some of its regional electricity tariffs. While the company says the increase will affect ''a minority'' of its electricity customers, Audrey Gallacher of Consumer Focus argues that ''price hikes across the energy industry are not warranted''. read more of Tuesday 31 August...

  • Monday 30 August

    Prior to the Bank Holiday, DECC publishes plans for licensing carbon storage under the seabed. It confirms the licence will operate in a similar way to the existing regime for oil and gas exploration and will come into effect on 1 October. The Government also outlines additional information on the Energy Security and Green Economy Bill, which will centre on the Green Deal. The Bill will also create an Energy Company Obligation to replace the Carbon Emissions Reduction Target from 2012. Scottish and Southern Energy says Scottish wind output exceeded demand on Sunday morning for the first time. read more of Monday 30 August...