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New Government Plan Launched : Upgrading our Energy System

A plan to give homes and businesses more control over their energy use and support innovative new technologies, as part of the Industrial Strategy, was set out by Business and Energy Secretary Greg Clark today (24 July 2017). The innovative plan will transform how homes and businesses store and use energy. It will deliver a smarter, more flexible energy system by removing barriers to smart and battery technology, reducing costs for consumers. The report, ‘Upgrading our energy system’ describes how the UK energy system is changing and how it can ensure economic benefits for businesses and households.

24th
Jul
2017
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New CCC Assessment Report to Parliament

The UK’s transition to a resilient, low-carbon economy is in danger of being derailed by a lack of Government action on climate change, the Committee on Climate Change says in a new report today. That inaction is making it difficult for businesses and the UK public to grasp the opportunities of the transition.

29th
Jun
2017
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Prof Paul Ekins to Chair BIEE 2018 Research Conference

BIEE is pleased to announce that Paul Ekins Professor of Resources and Environmental Policy and Director of the UCL Institute for Sustainable Resources, University College London , has agreed to chair the committee for its 12th Research Conference, which takes place in Oxford on September 18/19 2018.

7th
Jun
2017
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Cambridge Econometrics: US Faces Worst of Both Worlds

In economic terms the US could end up with the worst of both worlds by leaving the Paris agreement, according to analysis currently being carried out by Cambridge Econometrics and Radboud University.

7th
Jun
2017
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UKERC Report : How do the party manifestos compare on energy?

All of the main UK parties have now published their election manifestos, in the run up to 8 June. There are significant commitments on energy and climate change policy: some of them are ambitious and are designed to accelerate the transition to clean energy, whereas others raise more questions than answers.

31st
May
2017
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Burn Out: New Book from Dieter Helm

An energy revolution is under way with far-reaching consequences for nations, companies, and the way we address climate change. Low oil prices are sending shockwaves through the global economy, and longtime industry observer Dieter Helm explains how this and other shifts are the harbingers of a coming energy revolution and how the fossil fuel age will come to an end. Surveying recent surges in technological innovations, Helm’s provocative new book documents how the global move toward the internet-of-things will inexorably reduce the demand for oil, gas, and renewables—and prove more effective than current efforts to avert climate change.

20th
Mar
2017
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New CCC Report: Energy Prices and Bills

UK climate action has reduced emissions without increases in household energy bills, new analysis by the Committee on Climate Change shows. While measures to deliver a cleaner, low-carbon electricity system added around £9 a month to the typical UK household energy bill in 2016, this was more than offset by a cut of over £20 per month due to reduced energy demand mainly from more efficient lights and appliances.

16th
Mar
2017
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Decarbonised Energy and Water Resilience Conference

On the 3 – 4 May, senior government stakeholders will meet with senior energy and water executives at the Institution of Civil Engineer’s Decarbonised Energy and Water Resilience conference to discuss how best to develop these projects. Expert speakers at the event include leaders from EDF, The Climate Change Committee, Environment Agency, DEFRA, WWF and National Grid. Preview the full programme and speaker line up at ice-energyandwater.com

6th
Mar
2017
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Greg Clark to give fourth ‘Future of Energy’ lecture

We are delighted to announce that our fourth ‘Future of Energy’ lecture will be given by Greg Clark, Secretary of State for Business Energy and Industrial Affairs on May 10th. An economist by background, Greg was appointed Secretary of State for the newly created Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy in July 2016. In a previous role as Shadow Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change 2008 – 2010, Greg was responsible for two landmark policy papers in Energy and Climate Change policy: “The Low Carbon Economy” and “Rebuilding Security”, which set out how a Conservative Government will make Britain a leading player in the low carbon economy.

5th
Mar
2017
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New CBI Report : Creating a Globally Competitive Low Carbon Economy

Stepping up to the challenge sets out how a long-term plan for the whole economy, and a change in government mind-set can help us meet these goals. Business has already made good progress. While emissions are down nearly 40%, the economy is now 60% larger than 1990. Yet further progress looks challenging. The early wins have already been won, with most of reductions in emissions coming from the power and industrial sectors. Making further progress will require a real push by all sectors of our economy.

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Mar
2017

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