Day: 22 October 2009

Parliament votes against 10:10 commitment

A Liberal Democrat move to get the Houses of Parliament signed up to cut its carbon emissions by 10% by 2010 failed to win over the majority of MPs.

Wind maps required before councils are forced to find sites for turbines

A detailed map charting the appropriate locations for wind farms is needed before government looks to oblige local authorities to find suitable sites within their boundaries.

Consultants outline CRC changes

The Impact of the October changes to the Carbon Reduction Commitment and Energy Efficiency scheme came under the spotlight at a breakfast briefing in London this week.

US to retrofit out of recession

The US Government has launched a new report aimed at helping the country out of recession through retrofitting.

Copenhagen talks threatened by arguing ministers

European ministers have been attacked by charities for not agreeing a clear framework for talks in Copenhagen.

Climate change minister backs boiler scrappage scheme

The minister tasked with battling climate change has backed calls for the government to create a boiler scrappage scheme.

Government rolls out start of carbon cutting measures

The Government has put £20m towards 'energy efficiency measures' aimed at cutting emissions and energy bills in its central departments.

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