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More Scottish energy projects unlocked to deliver clean power

More Scottish energy projects unlocked to deliver clean power

Monday, 28 October 2024

Consultation on proposed changes to improve the planning system for large energy projects in Scotland....

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Six towns and cities to pilot clean heating innovation

Six towns and cities to pilot clean heating innovation

Thursday, 24 October 2024

Government announces England's first-ever heat network zones, supporting businesses and building owners to benefit from low-cost, low-carbon heating....

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Strategic plan for long term energy infrastructure

Strategic plan for long term energy infrastructure

Tuesday, 22 October 2024

Strategic spatial plan to provide a blueprint for Great Britain’s energy infrastructure...

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Transition Finance Market Review launch

Transition Finance Market Review launch

Thursday, 17 October 2024

Keynote speech by Minister for Industry at the launch event for the Transition Finance Market Review....

Progress for investment in Grangemouth's future

Progress for investment in Grangemouth's future

Thursday, 17 October 2024

UK and Scottish Governments step up plans to support workers at Grangemouth refinery, with immediate investment in skills and training. ...

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Action to boost jobs and investment for clean energy in Scotland

Action to boost jobs and investment for clean energy in Scotland

Wednesday, 16 October 2024

UK Government accelerates "skills passport" and with Scottish Government strikes deal for Great British Energy to work with Scottish public bodies. ...

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New chair of North Sea Transition Authority appointed

New chair of North Sea Transition Authority appointed

Tuesday, 15 October 2024

The Energy Secretary has appointed Liz Ditchburn to chair the North Sea Transition Authority....

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New scheme to attract investment in renewable energy storage

New scheme to attract investment in renewable energy storage

Wednesday, 09 October 2024

Long Duration Electricity Storage investment support scheme will boost investor confidence and unlock billions in funding for vital projects....

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Energy experts appointed to deliver clean power 2030 mission

Energy experts appointed to deliver clean power 2030 mission

Wednesday, 09 October 2024

Government appoints leading industry and academic experts to the Clean Power 2030 Advisory Commission to help accelerate UK's mission to decarbonise t...

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Government reignites industrial heartlands 10 days out from the International Investment Summit

Government reignites industrial heartlands 10 days out from the International Investment Summit

Friday, 04 October 2024

Government confirms funding to launch the UK's first carbon capture sites, set to bring thousands of new skilled jobs, billions in private investment ...

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Solar taskforce meets in drive for clean power

Solar taskforce meets in drive for clean power

Wednesday, 02 October 2024

Taskforce to accelerate the UK's solar energy rollout to strengthen energy independence and deliver updated roadmap as part of 2030 clean power missio...

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Aberdeen to host Great British Energy HQ in UK wide clean energy drive

Aberdeen to host Great British Energy HQ in UK wide clean energy drive

Tuesday, 24 September 2024

Great British Energy will be headquartered in Aberdeen, with 2 smaller sites in Edinburgh and Glasgow....

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Home upgrade revolution as renters set for warmer homes and cheaper bills

Home upgrade revolution as renters set for warmer homes and cheaper bills

Sunday, 22 September 2024

New plans to boost minimum energy efficiency standards for all rented homes....

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New protections from rogue energy brokers

New protections from rogue energy brokers

Friday, 20 September 2024

New government consultation will investigate introducing regulations for third-party services in the energy retail market?to protect consumers and bus...

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Energy UK conference 2024: keynote speech by Ed Miliband

Energy UK conference 2024: keynote speech by Ed Miliband

Monday, 16 September 2024

Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ed Miliband, speaks at the Energy UK annual conference....

68th IAEA General Conference: UK national statement

68th IAEA General Conference: UK national statement

Monday, 16 September 2024

Minister for Energy Security and Net Zero, Lord Hunt, delivered the UK national statement at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General Con...

New publicly owned National Energy System Operator to pave the way to a clean energy future

New publicly owned National Energy System Operator to pave the way to a clean energy future

Thursday, 12 September 2024

National Energy System Operator will support the UK’s energy security, help to keep bills down in the long term, and accelerate the government’s clean...

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UK and Scottish governments announce joint plan to secure industrial future of Grangemouth

UK and Scottish governments announce joint plan to secure industrial future of Grangemouth

Wednesday, 11 September 2024

The UK and Scottish governments respond to Petroineos’ decision to close Grangemouth oil refinery....

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Government secures record pipeline of clean cheap energy projects

Government secures record pipeline of clean cheap energy projects

Monday, 02 September 2024

Sixth renewables auction delivers record smashing 131 clean energy projects powering equivalent of 11 million homes....

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Certainty for oil and gas industry in light of landmark ruling

Certainty for oil and gas industry in light of landmark ruling

Thursday, 29 August 2024

Government announces plans for new environmental guidance for oil and gas firms as the North Sea transitions to its clean energy future.  ...

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First Mission Board focuses on immediate action to make Britain a clean energy superpower

First Mission Board focuses on immediate action to make Britain a clean energy superpower

Wednesday, 31 July 2024

Energy Secretary chairs first energy Mission Board to accelerate the UK's efforts towards clean power by 2030 and energy independence. ...

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Record breaking funding for clean energy in Britain

Record breaking funding for clean energy in Britain

Tuesday, 30 July 2024

Government announces budget of over £1.5 billion to deliver homegrown clean energy projects and boost UK's energy security....

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Energy Secretary convenes COP leaders past, present and future to offer UK support and leadership in responding to the climate crisis

Energy Secretary convenes COP leaders past, present and future to offer UK support and leadership in responding to the climate crisis

Thursday, 25 July 2024

The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero met with COP leaders in London to discuss the need for greater urgency in tackling the climate...

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Chris Stark to lead Mission Control to deliver clean power by 2030

Chris Stark to lead Mission Control to deliver clean power by 2030

Tuesday, 09 July 2024

Secretary of State Ed Miliband appoints Chris Stark to head new Mission Control tasked with turbocharging UK to clean power by 2030....

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Energy Secretary Ed Miliband sets out his priorities for the department

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband sets out his priorities for the department

Monday, 08 July 2024

Message from Ed Miliband following his appointment as the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero....

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Demand for heat pumps rises following increase in applications to the Boiler Upgrade Scheme

Demand for heat pumps rises following increase in applications to the Boiler Upgrade Scheme

Thursday, 23 May 2024

Demand for heat pumps increases, as applications to the government's Boiler Upgrade Scheme doubles....

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Proposals to expand the UK Emissions Trading Scheme

Proposals to expand the UK Emissions Trading Scheme

Wednesday, 22 May 2024

The UK Emissions Trading Scheme Authority has published a package of consultations on expanding the UK Emissions Trading Scheme, to further limit carb...

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New nuclear power plant earmarked for North Wales

New nuclear power plant earmarked for North Wales

Tuesday, 21 May 2024

Wylfa in Anglesey is the government's preferred site for a large-scale gigawatt nuclear power plant....

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UK overachieves another carbon emissions target and rejects rollover

UK overachieves another carbon emissions target and rejects rollover

Monday, 20 May 2024

Surplus from the UK’s third carbon budget will not be carried forward – proving the UK's pragmatic approach to net zero is compatible with its climate...

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Updated approach to managing nuclear waste

Updated approach to managing nuclear waste

Wednesday, 15 May 2024

Updated approach to managing nuclear waste for quicker, safe decommissioning....

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