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Delay to Solar tariff cut is confirmed

DECC confirmed today that the next round of cuts to the Feed-in Tariff for solar PV has been 'delayed'.
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Opinion

Life after the 'Green Rush'

Rexel UK business development director Brian Smithers looks at the impact of the Government's Green Deal and how businesses can prepare for a sustainable future.

There is no question that the new Green Deal is welcome news for the industry. The programme will help boost energy efficiency across UK homes and is an important step in the Government's plan to meet its carbon emissions cuts.

But at the same time the Government is dropping subsidies for solar panels by as much as 50% from March 3. The news came quicker and deeper than anyone expected, causing a 'green rush' with consumers and installers scrambling to...
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Scottish airport and university slash emissions

A greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction scheme has seen Edinburgh Airport and Edinburgh Napier University become the first organisations to pass the standard. ... read more

O2 unveils carbon footprint of its services

Telecoms giant O2 has joined forces with the Carbon Trust to measure the carbon footprint of its services - becoming, it has claimed, the first network operator to gain certification. ... read more

Negative energy price spikes can be halved, says Davey

Climate change polices could slash volatility in global oil, gas and coal prices by 50% by 2050, energy secretary Ed Davey has claimed. ... read more

Water

Business engagement will drive economy, says Ofwat

Managing business customer expectations and creating a sustainable water supply legacy needs to be the challenge water companies address, according to Thames Water and Ofwat. ... read more

ECCC told its time to start replacing North Sea oil

Britain needs to de-fossilise its ground transport sector before the 'bonanza' of North Sea oil runs out says Sir David King, director of Oxford's Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment. ... read more

CRC 'stealth tax' damaging attempts to cut carbon

New research being presented to Parliament today (May 17) indicates that attempts to encourage some of the UK's largest organisations to cut carbon have been hit by a change in government policy. ... read more

Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland appoints new chief executive

The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has appointed Dr Brian Motherway as chief executive officer. ... read more

Sustainability reporting needs board level buy-in, says Defra

Businesses must take a long-term view to sustainability reporting if they want create cost savings, improve resource efficiency and attract investors, according to a Defra spokesperson. ... read more

EDF unveils funding pot for SMEs

A new low-carbon venture capital fund for SMEs in the energy sector has been launched by EDF and Idinvest Partners. ... read more

Features

GHG Reporting and Rio+20 - an international context

Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment (IEMA) executive director of policy, Martin Baxter, considers how delaying the decision on mandatory carbon reporting will impact on international sustainability commitments.... read more

What will the famous red budget box contain for the energy sector next week?

Budget 2012: "clarity desperately needed"

With all eyes on 11 Downing Street next Wednesday, edie asks what should the development community, and in particular the energy sector expect from this year's budget? Head of energy for specialist communications agency PPS Group Leander Clarke considers this question and gives her thoughts on how a... read more

Life after the 'Green Rush'

Rexel UK business development director, Brian Smithers, looks at the impact of the Government's Green Deal and how businesses can prepare for a sustainable future. ... read more

Lighting up energy savings in warehouses

One of the greatest energy consumers in warehouses is lighting so how can consumption be easily and cost effectively lowered, Contrac Lighting managing director Anne Shone looks at the issue. ... read more

An energy review of 2012 - 12 months early

At a time when everyone takes stock of the past year's achievements and prospects for the future, Energy Technologies Institute chief executive officer, David Clarke, likes to do things a little differently as he writes for edie energy. ... read more

The RO Consultation a resource(ful) approach?

Advanced Plasma Power chief executive, Rolf Stein, writes for edie energy on the Renewable Obligation consultation which closes this month. ... read more

The practical approach to cleaner energy

CNBC's morning show Squawk Box host and Energy Opportunities ringmaster, Geoff Cutmore, writes for edie energy on the visions of three key thought leaders in delivering cleaner energy across the globe. ... read more

Magazines

Taking the heat out

Wastewater is now the largest source of heat leakage in new buildings that are well insulated, but the heat can be recycled, says Frank Rogalla of Aqualia ... read more

Weather-proofing the water industry

Collaboration is key to adapting UK infrastructure for climate change resilience, says Atkins' climate change consultant Geoff Darch ... read more

Easing the squeeze of energy costs

Rising fuel prices are forcing water companies to focus on energy management - and they have plenty of scope - says John Gooday, business leader responsible for co-ordinating the water and wastewater activities at Rockwell Automation ... read more

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The Heat Is On for The Green Deal

The Government’s recently published Heat Strategy outlining the long term challenges and opportunities for the UK as it moves towards decarbonisation made for interesting reading. The document looks at the immediate and long term challenges an...... read more

Hitting carbon reduction targets without renewables

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Tim Yeo MP, Chairman of the Energy and Climate Change Committee, says the UK must start thinking strategically about its energy security and storage capacity in support of the strategic defence and security review. Watch the news tonight and you&rsq...... read more

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