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The Government has today set out how much electricity capacity it intends to buy in the forthcoming Capacity Market auctions.
£320 million will be invested over the next five years in schemes across the country’s towns and cities to take low carbon heat and supply it to keep homes and businesses warm.
The Government is powering ahead with our plans to help guarantee secure, affordable and clean energy for the nation, as the Energy Bill comes into law.
The Independent Review of Tidal Lagoons will be led by industry expert Charles Hendry, supported by a team of seconded civil servants.
The Government is taking action to ensure the UK’s long-term energy security as it builds a system of energy infrastructure fit for the 21st century.
A statement from the Secretary of State on the death of DECC's former Chief Scientific Advisor, Sir David Mackay.
5 reasons why we are backing Hinkley Point C, as part of our plan to tackle a legacy of under-investment in the UK's energy infrastructure and build a system fit for the 21st century.
The Energy Secretary has responded today to the biggest ever investigation into the energy market.
New Permanent Secretary for Ministry of Defence
Today the Energy and Climate Change Committee has published their report on investor confidence.
Over 80% of RHI applicants are satisfied with their new systems.
Today, Wednesday 10 February the Government announced an independent review into the feasibility and practicality of tidal lagoon energy in the UK.
Government has taken another step forward in plans to revolutionise the energy sector.
DONG Energy confirms a positive Final Investment Decision for Hornsea One offshore windfarm off the coast of Grimsby in Northern England
The Transitional Arrangements auction has closed securing 803MW electricity capacity for winter 2016-2017 at a clearing price of £27.50/KW.
Top 10 things the Government is doing to secure investment in clean, secure and affordable energy
Top 10 things the Government is doing to secure investment in clean, secure and affordable energy
The Transitional Arrangements auction has opened today to secure electricity capacity for winter 2016-2017.
The Department of Energy and Climate Change alongside Ofgem announced new appointments to the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority (GEMA).
Consent approved for the Hinkley Point C connection project.
DECC launches consultation to ensure regulation in the energy sector encourages innovation, and invites views on effectiveness of current regulatory framework in enabling innovation
Ministers at the Department of Energy and Climate Change have approved the appointment of Gemma Pearce for three years as a Non-Executive Board member of the Coal Authority.
The latest provisional monthly energy statistics produced by the Department of Energy and Climate Change were released on 22 December 2015 according to the arrangements approved by the UK Statistics Authority.
Energy Trends and Energy Prices published.
The Department of Energy and Climate Change today announced the appointment of Sir Andrew Mathews as chair of the National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) with effect from January 2016.
A historic new global climate agreement has been struck at the United Nations conference on climate change in Paris.
The second Capacity Market auction has successfully concluded, securing capacity for 2019/20. The auction attracted enough bidders to secure the capacity needed at a competitive price for consumers - 46.354GW at a price of £18/kW.
Extra funding for the development of DECC’s successful international 2050 calculator project.
The second Capacity Market auction, which will secure extra capacity for 2019/20, will act like an energy guarantee by making sure there is enough capacity available to meet peak electricity demand.
Today in Paris, Prime Minister David Cameron joined world leaders to launch Mission Innovation at the UN Climate Change Conference.
DECC are running a tweetathon to raise awareness and support for the UN Climate Change talks in Paris (COP21). Find out how you can get involved.
The latest provisional monthly energy statistics produced by the Department of Energy and Climate Change were released on 26 November 2015 according to the arrangements approved by the UK Statistics Authority.
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The Department of Energy and Climate Change has today set out a strategy to maximise the economic recovery of offshore oil and gas in the UK.
The Government has announced plans to close all coal-fired power stations by 2025 and restrict their use by 2023.
The latest provisional monthly energy statistics produced by the Department of Energy and Climate Change were released on 29 October 2015 according to the arrangements approved by the UK Statistics Authority.
New multifuel power station approved in West Yorkshire.
The UK and China have signed an agreement to work together to transition to the low carbon economy.
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The Government is pushing ahead with its commitment to end public subsidies for onshore wind farms, by closing the Renewables Obligation across Great Britain from 1 April 2016.
Amber Rudd today announced new measures to investigate and tackle poor customer service from energy companies.
The government is committing to substantially increase the amount of funding we are providing to help the most vulnerable countries protect themselves from the effects of climate change.
Energy Trends and Energy Prices published.
The latest provisional monthly energy statistics produced by the Department of Energy and Climate Change were released on 24 September 2015 according to the arrangements approved by the UK Statistics Authority.
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