Fracking set to continue in UK
Independent scientists conclude that the shale gas extraction technique is safe but set limits on drilling near water sources18 May 2012
Energy
18 May 2012
Councils are key to climate action
Limited funding and a lack of obligation is stopping local authorities making a crucial contribution to tackling climate change, putting the...17 May 2012
DECC published renewable heat plans
The energy department has published a new strategy document examining how the UK must decarbonise heating systems by 205011 May 2012
In Parliament >> Another fine mess
Alan Whitehead MP explains why he has doubts that the UK's new nuclear power stations will ever be built11 May 2012
Will the UK run out of wind farm sites?
With tough energy targets looming, Gillian Beauchamp asks how the UK will balance the importance of the environment when the optimal sites for wind...11 May 2012
Energy Act 2011 (Commencement) Order 2012
The Energy Act 2011 (Commencement No.1 and Saving) Order 2012 published 21 March 201211 May 2012
DECC plans for smart meters
The energy department has launched four different consulations examining different elements of its plans to roll out smart meters across England11 May 2012
Greenlight for EMR, GIB and Water Bill
The government will introduce legislation to meet its pledges to decarbonise electricity generation, protect water supplies and encourage investment...10 May 2012
Quick wins: Managing power supply
Voltage management can help to lower energy consumption and cut carbon if applied correctly. Sarah-Jayne Russell investigates10 May 2012
Southampton catches some rays
Southampton City Council has installed more than 700 solar panels to its buildings as it seeks to reduce energy costs and cut carbon10 May 2012
Features
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Does yellow and blue make green?
After two years in office, Tim Yeo and Peter Young consider the progress of the coalition's pledge to be the greenest government ever -
In praise of plastic
Mark Everard reports on how the European plastics industry has been cleaning up its act -
Southampton catches some rays
Southampton City Council has installed more than 700 solar panels to its buildings as it seeks to reduce energy costs and cut carbon -
Quick wins: Managing power supply
Voltage management can help to lower energy consumption and cut carbon if applied correctly. Sarah-Jayne Russell investigates -
A new dawn for planning?
Stephen Tromans QC finds the final national planning policy framework (NPPF) is better than the draft, but says questions remain -
GHG accounting of green power
IEMA’s Nick Blyth explores guidance and opposing views on accounting for greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions from renewable electricity
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