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Energy secretary Huhne resigns, replaced by Ed Davey
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Three quarters of RHI applications inadequate
Ofgem says firms applying for the renewable heat incentive need to do more homework. But there are complaints that the process is too complex
Commission restates case for 30% carbon target
Adopting a higher carbon target across the EU would have little economic impact on member states, according to a European Commission study
Directors out of touch on energy efficiency
Boardrooms are still failing to commit sufficient resources to energy efficiency, Siemens has found
Corporate carbon-cutting let down by supply chains
Carbon emissions improvements at multinational firms are not being matched by their suppliers, a new survey shows
Tesco may ditch Carbon Trust footprinting label
The supermarket says the scheme is ‘costly, slow and confusing’ and it has only achieved the label for a small proportion of its range
Spending cuts halt NHS emissions growth
The NHS Sustainable Development Unit has lowered its emissions forecast for the health service, but warns that energy efficiency still needs to improve
Sun sets on Daylight Saving Bill
The private members' bill has stalled after being blocked in the House of Commons by hostile MPs
UK's first climate change risk assessment launched
The government has published thousands of pages examining the threats and opportunities posed by inevitable climate change, in order to encourage adaptation.
Environment features in public health indicators
New yardsticks for measuring public health improvements include noise, fuel poverty, air pollution and sustainability
Carbon Trust guide targets £110m efficiency savings
The guide on industrial compressed air use has set out strategies for cutting costs, energy use and carbon emissions
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MPs call for tighter EU ETS cap
A parliamentary committee has called for action to prop up the EU emissions trading scheme's carbon price
Green Deal proposals still lack credibility
Consumer trust, together with high levels of coverage, quality control and value for money are vital if the Green Deal is to succeed say stakeholders
Carmakers zoom past European carbon targets
Most EU vehicle carbon performance goals will be met well ahead of schedule, calling into question the industry’s campaign against curbs
Comment: Seeing off the behemoths
Not one, but two, gargantuan transport projects lurched forward in January. These may address issues of UK competitiveness and capacity constraint, but does human progress, prosperity and happiness demand that everyone travels ever faster and further?
Marked drop in gas leakage over the past decade
Almost 0.7% of carbon emissions are the result of gas network leakage, but there is little market incentive for operators to improve the situation
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Let’s have more green advertisements like this one
Shale gas: a little less nonsense, please
No more hot air – just more wind and gas
Carbon & Energy Efficiency Document Watch
Quick links to key documents and reports
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2 February 2012
Bruegel report on decarbonising Europe’s energy and transport systems -
1 February 2012
Scottish government consultation on the implementation of the EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive -
1 February 2012
Scottish government consultation responses report on Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009: Section 63 Regulations And Guidance For Non Domestic Buildings -
26 January 2012
Carbon Trust compressed air technology overview






