Renewables
The latest renewable energy news and issues affecting your business, from renewable fuels and energy to wind power, biofuels and renewable regulations and policies.
Solar: Government comes under increasing pressure to reframe cuts
Pressure is mounting on Energy Ministers to rethink Government plans to slash support for rooftop solar energy systems.Green Investment Bank links up with offshore wind catapult
The Green Investment Bank and the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult have today announced a three year agreement to work together to drive investment into offshore renewable energy through greater understanding and management of the associated risks, reducing the cost of energy from offshore renewables.Deep decarbonisation pathways report finds 57% cut in CO2 possible by 2050
A new study from an international research consortium argues that deeply reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is technically and economically feasible in the world’s largest economies and major developing countries.Leading global scientists and business chiefs back Paris clean energy plan
More than 25 world-leading scientists, executives, academics and politicians have called on nations to adopt the Global Apollo Programme (GAP) by the time of the UN Climate Change Conference in Paris in December.Wales goes on the attack over changes to the Feed-in Tariff
The devolved Welsh Administration has accused the UK Government of pulling the plug on clean energy over their decision to change the process for application to Feed-in Tariffs.Cuts to solar will damage public revenues and hinder green innovation
The Renewable Energy Association has released data showing that cutting the Feed-in Tariff for the UK’s renewables industry could result in a net loss to the Treasury, and to the UK taxpayer equal to the entire proposed budget for supporting the scheme in the next three years.Scotland launches £224m energy efficiency and renewables drive
A new fuel poverty scheme, backed by up to £224 million from the Scottish Government, will help as many as 28,000 Scots heat their homes, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said today.‘Big Switch’ campaign launched to support move away from fossil fuels
Christian Aid has today launched its Big Shift campaign aimed at persuading the UK Government and industry to move away from the use of fossil fuels, particularly coal – the dirtiest fuel of all.Poll finds investment confidence dented as renewable subsidies are cut
The UK Government’s policy on renewable energy is already having a significant negative impact on investor confidence after a new survey found lending to key green projects is now being withheld.Lords committee launches EU renewable energy market probe
The House of Lords EU Committee on Energy and Environment has today launched a new inquiry into EU energy governance.Government admits renewables cut will save just 30p on energy bills
The UK Government has admitted that the early closure of subsidy support for onshore wind energy could add as much as 63 million tonnes of CO2 in emissions and save just 30p on consumers’ annual electricity bill.Government axe falls on Navitus Bay windfarm
Energy Ministers have rejected plans for the controversial £3.5bn Navitus Bay windfarm, planned off the south coast of England.Fracking: UK public support falls to new low
British public support for nuclear power and shale gas has fallen to its lowest ever level in a long-running official government survey, which has also briefly ceased polling showing widespread public support for renewable energy.Conservative Government’s green policy changes slammed by environment groups
Environment and conservation groups representing millions of people have written to David Cameron to register their “major concern” at the cancellation or weakening of 10 green polices since he was re-elected.Slashing green subsidies will make it hard for businesses to invest in renewables again
The Government’s U-turn on renewable energy risks sending this country back to the dark ages of relying only on fossil fuel, argues Estelle Brachlianoff, senior vice-president, Veolia UK and Ireland.
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