climate change News
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Statement by Charles Hendry on Coryton Refinery
Energy Minister Charles Hendry today chaired a meeting of interested parties to discuss the future of the Coryton refinery. The meeting took place at the Department of Energy and Climate Change in Central London. This is the second time the Energy Minister has convened such a meeting since the refinery was placed in the control of the administrators. Local politicians, industry and unions were ...
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CCC publishes expenditure data online
The Committee on Climate Change today publishes details of all expenditure by month that exceeds £500 on its website. This is part of the Committee’s commitment to transparency and is in line with the Government’s transparency agenda. Minister for Cabinet Office Francis Maude, yesterday released detailed Government spending data, allowing the public to see for the first time ...
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UK joins fellow members of International Energy Agency in limited oil stock release
The UK today joined its partners in the International Energy Agency (IEA) in releasing oil stocks to the market. A total of 60 million barrels of oil will be made available for purchase over the next 30 days, with the UK contributing some three million barrels. This will prevent short-term supply disruptions leading to volatile oil prices that could damage the economy and threaten global ...
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Nick Clegg: India visit
The Deputy Prime Minister will lead the first trade mission to India since Prime Minister Narendra Modi was elected in May. Ed Davey, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, and Lord Dholakia, the Deputy Prime Minister’s India Business Adviser, will also join the delegation. Nick Clegg will be spending time in New Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore over the 3-day visit. His main focus ...
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Permanent Secretary to leave DECC in Autumn
Moira Wallace has announced today that after four years as Permanent Secretary of DECC she will be leaving the role in the Autumn. She will be leaving the civil service at the same time, and having a short sabbatical before taking up another role. Moira will remain as Permanent Secretary until the end of October, to allow for a smooth transition. The role will be advertised by open competition ...
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NMO enforcement authority annual report 2013-14
The National Measurement Office (NMO) is an executive agency of Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS). Forming an integral part of the agency, the NMO enforcement authority was responsible for six areas of legislation during the financial year April 2013 to March 2014. This legislation is enforced on behalf of four government departments, namely: BIS Department of Energy and ...
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Permanent chair appointed to the Civil Nuclear Police Authority
Lieutenant General Sir Philip Trousdell KBE CB has been appointed as Chair of the Civil Nuclear Police Authority for a two year term following a recruitment process regulated by the Office of the Commissioner of Public Appointments. General Trousdell has served as interim Chair since May 2011. Lord Marland of Odstock, Minister for Energy and Climate Change, said: “I am delighted ...
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Interim chair appointed to the Civil Nuclear Police Authority
Lieutenant General Sir Philip Trousdell KBE CB has been appointed as interim Chair of the Civil Nuclear Police Authority to take over from Sir Chris Fox, who has stepped down. Lord Marland of Odstock, Minister for Energy and Climate Change said: “I would like to thank Sir Chris for his work as Chair of the Civil Nuclear Police Authority. He has made a truly valuable contribution to the ...
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Dame Elizabeth Neville`s appointment to the Civil Nuclear Police Authority
Lord Marland today announced that Dame Elizabeth Neville’s four year appointment to the Civil Nuclear Police Authority (CNPA) has been extended for nine months. Dame Elizabeth, is a former Chief Constable of Wiltshire and was originally appointed to the CNPA in 2005 for three years and then re-appointed for four years in 2008. Energy and Climate Change Minister, Lord Marland said: ...
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Statement on US-China climate deal
Responding to climate announcements from the US and China, UK Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Davey said: “These climate announcements from the US and China are a clear sign that major economies are serious about getting a global deal in Paris next year. “The UK led the drive to achieve an ambitious new EU target, and others are now following the EU’s lead and putting ...
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Australia appoints new ambassador for climate change
Minister for Climate Change and Water, Senator Penny Wong, and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Stephen Smith, have announced that Ms Louise Hand has been appointed to be Australia’s Ambassador for Climate Change. The Ambassador for Climate Change is the lead Australian negotiator within the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the head of the International Division of the ...
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Edward Davey appointed Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change
Edward Davey MP has today been appointed Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change. Arriving at DECC’s headquarters in London, Mr Davey said: “This is a sad day because Chris Huhne has had a real vision for a green economy and he’s done fabulous work as Secretary of State. “I’ve now got to take up the challenges - the challenge of climate change, the ...
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Appointment to the gas and electricity markets authority
Stuart Cook has been appointed to the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority (GEMA) for five years, the Department of Energy and Climate Change today confirmed. Sarah Harrison has also been re-appointed for a term of five years. Stuart Cook is Senior Partner, Smarter Grids and Governance at Ofgem. He joined Ofgem in 2008 and has over 18 years of utilities industry experience. Prior to joining ...
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Green Deal boost for small businesses
In a keynote speech on 20th March at the annual Ecobuild conference in London, Climate Change Minister Greg Barker announced the coalition is to cut more red tape to allow small businesses in to the Green Deal market. The Green Deal is the government’s plan to improve the nation’s draughty homes at no upfront cost to the consumer. It will be launched later in the year. Greg Barker ...
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October 2013 storm - UK government response
Following a call chaired by the Prime Minister plans are in place with the following government departments and agencies to ensure people are protected from the St Jude’s storm. It is due to pass across parts of the United Kingdom overnight from Sunday 27 October and the morning of Monday 28 October. Read details of the Prime Minister’s call See below for the latest information and ...
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EUR 500 million to support climate change mitigation in China
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing a EUR 500 million loan to the People's Republic of China (PRC) to support its efforts to mitigate climate change, in particular under China’s National Climate Change Programme. The EIB loan is being extended in the context of the EU-China Partnership on Climate Change, launched in 2005. The China Climate Change Framework Loan (CCCFL) was signed by ...
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Paul Johnson appointed to Committee on Climate Change
Energy and Climate Change Secretary Edward Davey today announced the appointment of Paul Johnson to the board of the Committee on Climate Change. Paul is Director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS). Previous roles include periods as chief economist at the Department for Education and Skills, and as Director of the Public Services and Growth Directorate and Chief Micro-economist at HM ...
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Letter from Chris Huhne to The Guardian
Chris Huhne letter to The Guardian Dear Sir, Your article, “Rich Nations ‘give up’ on new climate treaty until 2020” (Monday 21st November), is a wholesale misrepresentation of the UK’s position. The UK would like to see a global treaty signed straight away but the reality is that some of the biggest economies, both developed and developing, are not yet ready. We ...
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Green Deal hard-to-reach households panel convenes
A new group tasked with looking at how to ensure the poorest and most vulnerable in society can access the benefits of the Green Deal and Energy Company Obligation (ECO) met for the first time in London today. The "Green Deal Hard to Reach Households Panel" is chaired by South Thanet MP Laura Sandys and includes membership drawn from a number of organisations that represent or work closely with ...
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Increasing certainty for investors in renewable electricity
Developers of renewable electricity projects will be able to apply for support to enable them to commission and build projects more quickly. The Government’s Final Investment Decision Enabling programme is designed to help developers of low carbon electricity projects make final investment decisions ahead of changes to the electricity market in the second half of 2014. Further details of ...
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