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July 25, 2014

Labour demands inquiry over Green Deal fund closure

Labour is calling for an investigation into the handling of the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund, which was closed without notice on Thursday evening.

July 25, 2014

DECC closes Green Deal Home Improvement Fund with immediate effect

The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has closed applications for the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund due to “overwhelming public demand”.

July 24, 2014

European Commission announces 'business – as – usual' 30% energy efficiency target

The European Commission announced today its decision of an EU 30% energy efficiency target for 2030.

July 23, 2014

Green Deal Home Improvement Fund issues over £40 million in first six weeks

The government has revealed that £43 million has been issued under the new Green Deal Home Improvement Fund in the scheme’s first six weeks.

July 22, 2014

Government plans to lift all fuel poor homes to EPC Band C by 2030

The government has revealed proposals to lift fuel poor homes to a Band C energy efficiency rating by 2030.

July 18, 2014

BMW praises British-built i8 engine

The BMW i8 has become something of an iconic car ever since the company showed it off as a concept back in 2009 at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

July 18, 2014

Government to introduce electric vehicles into all of its car fleets

All government fleets will be given funding to purchase electric vehicles in an attempt to ‘lead by example’ by the department of transport.

July 17, 2014

UK climate change impact map shows ‘no country is immune’

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has launched a new map that shows what impact climate change could have on the planet.

July 17, 2014

Cities and local authorities can rival Big Six, says IPPR

Cities and local authorities could provide a cleaner, cheaper alternative to the Big Six by generating their own energy, according to a new report from the think tank IPPR.

July 17, 2014

DECC announces £20 million commercial electricity demand reduction auction

Energy and climate change secretary Ed Davey has announced a £20 million energy efficiency scheme designed to help commercial entities reduce energy bills by improving energy efficiency and reducing energy demand.