RenewableUK has published a plan to grow renewable power by 25% by 2030

A new report shows domestic consumers are looking to cleaner energy to ensure energy security

The three-year project will support Iraq in formulating and implementing its plan through strategic planning based on projections of future climate change

The UK Government refused to back the tidal project last year, saying using public funds for the project could not be justified

Builders and big business are praising the Government for “holding its nerve” on new reforms of the planning system. Yesterday the Department for Communities and Local Government brought out its new policy framework, which changes the way developers get permission for building projects. “Development that is sustainable should go ahead, without delay – a presumption […]

The Government should look to cut unnecessary red tape for growing green businesses in the upcoming Budget. This is the view of entrepreneur Simon Rigby, founder of Farmgen, who says the length of time the planning process takes is doing real harm to green businesses. Mr Rigby said reform was needed: “There are companies looking […]

So the CRC has been ‘streamlined’ by DECC. The major changes are a reduction in the number of fuels covered by the legislation, a move to fixed price allowances, overall simplification of the entry criteria and reducing an overlap with other schemes such as the EUETS. See our related story CRC changes announced for full […]

As Westminster published its Localism Bill yesterday, trade organisation Scottish Renewables has called for changes in the regulatory and planning regimes north of the border to realise Scotland’s renewable ambitions. The launch of a new policy paper – Driving the Low Carbon Economy: Planning – highlights changes needed to increase efficiency, drive down cost and […]

Three hydro-electric schemes for the Blair Atholl estates in Scotland have been given the go ahead by council planners. The three schemes have the potential to generate a combined 1500kW of electricity and could have working lives of up to a century. For at least the first two decades, they will also generate revenues for […]

Anti-wind farm campaigners could cost England £1.3bn, according to trade body Renewable UK. A new report produced for RenewableUK by consultancy GL Garrard Hassan puts the £1.3bn price tag on lost investment. The figures are based on onshore wind farm developments currently seeking planning consent in England and do not include investment that has been […]