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Davey sets to work 50-strong energy efficiency Whitehall team

A 50-strong team of civil servants has begun working from the offices of the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) in Whitehall to drive a step change in energy efficiency across Britain’s homes and businesses.

DECC announces review of disastrous handling of solar FiT cuts

Energy Ministers have ordered an internal review of the Feed-in Tariff (FiT) fiasco in an attempt to learn "lessons for the future".

Cycling gets extra £15m of funding to boost UK's green travel

The UK Government has announced a package of support worth £15 million to fund sustainable cycling projects across the country.

Clegg steps in to keep Coalition's green policy agenda on track

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg will today try to ensure the Coalition’s green strategy is not derailed following the resignation of Lib Dem Cabinet heavyweight Chris Huhne.

First test for Davey as Tory MPs revolt over wind farm subsidies

After less than 48 hours in the job, Energy Secretary Ed Davey is facing his first test in office after it was revealed more than 100 Conservative MPs had written to the Prime Minister calling for a cut in subsidies for onshore wind farms.

Ed Davey says he wants “a green economy”

Ed Davey, the new Energy and Climate Change Secretary, has pledged to support green jobs and investment and help grow a green economy.

Ed Davey takes over as Energy and Climate Change Secretary

Liberal Democrat MP Ed Davey has become the new Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change following the resignation of Chris Huhne.

Chris Huhne resigns as Energy and Climate Change Secretary

Chris Huhne has resigned as Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change after being charged by the Crown Prosecution Services for perverting the course of justice.

Chris Huhne charged with "perverting the course of justice"

Chris Huhne has been charged over speeding ticket offences and is now expected to step down as Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change.

Huhne to learn fate over criminal charges

The Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, Chris Huhne, will learn this morning if he is to face criminal charges relating to speeding ticket offences.

Biofuels bad for climate, motorists and business, says green group

Friends of the Earth is calling on the Government to stop plans to increase the level of biofuels in UK petrol, saying it will do nothing to cut carbon emissions and cost motorists and businesses billions of pounds at the petrol pump.

“Surge in enquiries” from solar firms seeking compensation against DECC

A growing number of solar firms are seeking legal advice about compensation for losses incurred as a result of the Government’s move to retrospectively cut the Feed-in Tariff [FiT] for solar electricity, according to a leading legal advisor to renewable energy firms.

New green building regulations to drive demand for Green Deal

Measures to drive up demand for the Green Deal, the Government’s flagship energy efficiency scheme, have been announced as part of long-awaited Government proposals to make Britain’s buildings greener.

DECC shamed over £70,000 bill for lavish away days

Energy Ministers have come under attack after spending tens of thousands of pounds on lavish away days to private members clubs, hotels and football grounds – and even going on one away day to plan another away day.

UK green media agrees blackout on rogue solar PV companies

The UK's five leading green media companies have joined together to impose a voluntary blackout of renewable energy companies looking to exploit consumer confusion surrounding the Feed-in Tariff (FiT).


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