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Green Investment Bank invested £668 million in 18 green energy projects in 2013/14
August 5, 2014

DECC considers non-UK contracts for difference

The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) is considering opening up the contracts for difference mechanism to projects located outside the UK.
Sudden Green Deal Home Investment Fund closure a ‘setback for the industry’
August 4, 2014

Sudden Green Deal Home Investment Fund closure a ‘setback for the industry’

The shock closure of the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund (GDHIF) has damaged the sector, according to the director of an installer support company.
UK electricity market reforms pass into law
August 1, 2014

UK electricity market reforms pass into law

The government’s electricity market reform (EMR) proposals, designed to help encourage investment in low carbon energy, passed into law on Friday.
Labour demands inquiry over Green Deal fund closure
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.
DECC closes Green Deal Home Improvement Fund with immediate effect
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”.
European Commission announces “business-as-usual” 30% energy efficiency target
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.
Green Deal Home Improvement Fund issues over £40 million in first six weeks
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.
Government plans to lift all fuel poor homes to EPC Band C by 2030
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.
Government to introduce electric vehicles into all of its car fleets
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.
UK climate change impact map shows ‘no country is immune’
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.

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