This is despite 130 lawmakers calling for his removal

Steve Baker claims that households could save more than £1,500 if climate targets are scrapped

The Minister said: ‘Clean growth has to be a shared endeavour between government, devolved nations, local authorities, business, civil society and the British people’

His responsibilities now include leading climate science and innovation, as well as advances in smart metering and clean heat

Energy Minister Claire Perry believes the UK’s Industrial Strategy must focus on boosting and protecting the country’s rapid green growth progress. Speaking to ELN at the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester yesterday, she said: “The energy sector, as we’ve just heard, has made huge progress, we’ve taken up our renewable percentage from something like 6% […]

Nick Hurd has been confirmed as the new Minister of State for Climate Change and Industry. Theresa May has officially confirmed the Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner MP’s new ministerial position at the new Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). Mr Hurd will take responsibility for issues such as carbon budgets, climate science, international climate […]

The first electricity link to connect Ireland with Britain was officially opened last week. Developed by EirGrid, the ‘East West’ subsea interconnector has the capacity to transport 500MW of energy, enough to power around 300,000 homes. It is expected to improve security of supply and encourage the growth of renewable energy generation. At the official […]

Speaking to Parliament Energy Minister Charles Hendry has confirmed the Energy Bill, announced recently in the Queen’s Speech, will be published “within the next few days.” Tim Yeo, Chair of the Energy and Climate Change Select Committee, challenged the Energy Minister that without imminent legislation UK nuclear had “no prospect.” Charles Hendry said: “I can […]

Energy and Climate Change Minister Greg Barker has talked up switching bills as a way to save money as part of the Big Energy Week campaign to promote consumer energy savings. According to Mr Barker, the “big snap” of cold weather UK is experiencing after a mild winter means people are worried about their bills. […]

The EU has reported its wish to assist Ukraine and Russia with gas pricing and transit negotiations. This follows the Energy Community treaty founded in 2006, which regulates energy relations and establishes common EU standards for member energy markets. European Energy Commissioner Oettinger during a conversation with Ukraine’s Minister of Energy and Coal noted that […]