Day: 22 December 2014

£393m: B&Q reveals the true cost of Christmas

The festive season could see the nation's annual energy bill rise by nearly £393m, according to new research from B&Q and the Energy Saving Trust.

DONG Energy to build Burbo Bank Extension offshore wind farm

Danish company DONG Energy has announced that it will be responsible for the construction of the Burbo Bank Extension 258MW offshore wind farm located 8km off the UK mainland.

EPA issues new regulations for handling coal ash

The Obama Administration complied with a court order and unveiled the first rules for coal ash on Friday - but left it up to local authorities to decide on handling and storage of the toxic waste.

UK’s biggest solar farm connects to national grid

The biggest solar farm in the UK, capable of powering 14,000 homes a year, has been connected to the national grid in Oxfordshire.

International Climate Fund ‘relatively good’ but ‘must be improved’

The UK's International Climate Fund is making an impact but needs to involve the private sector, according to a recent report by the Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI).

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