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EU Commission launches legal action against UK air quality
EU Commission launches legal action against UK air quality Feb 21, 2014 Priyanka Shrestha Policy Legislation 0 The European Commission has launched legal proceedings against the UK for failing to tackle air pollution. It said the UK has not been able to cut “excessive levels” of nitrogen dioxide, which is a toxic gas that stems […]
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US Government issues $6.5bn for nuclear reactors
US Government issues $6.5bn for nuclear reactors Feb 21, 2014 Priyanka Shrestha Infrastructure Generation, Markets Finance 0 The US Government is providing loans worth $6.5 billion for the construction of the nation’s first new nuclear reactors in more than 30 years. The two 1,100MW nuclear reactors, which will be built at the Alvin W.Vogtle Electric […]
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India and Argentina to work together on renewable energy
India and Argentina to work together on renewable energy Feb 20, 2014 Priyanka Shrestha Sustainability Environment 0 India and Argentina have agreed to strengthen co-operation in the field of renewable energy, it has been announced. The Indian Ministry of New and Renewable Energy said the two nations would work together in solar and wind energy […]
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Boost for marine engineering in Solent
Boost for marine engineering in Solent Feb 20, 2014 Priyanka Shrestha Infrastructure Generation 0 A new research project to attract investment in the Solent’s marine and maritime engineering sectors has been launched. Energy Minister Michael Fallon, who was appointed Minister for Portsmouth last month, made the announcement following plans to close the city’s shipbuilding yard, […]
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A new dawn for ELN….
I’m delighted to say that tomorrow you’ll find yourself looking at a very different Energy Live News. We are launching our new look website which will be far more user friendly and will show much more content, it will also be reactive and so it will work on your smartphones and tablets. When we launched […]
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Scots’ independence “won’t affect oil industry” – ex-BP boss
Scots’ independence “won’t affect oil industry” – ex-BP boss Posted on 19 February 2014 by Vicky Ellis Dr Tony Hayward, the former chief executive of British oil giant BP said this week there will be no effect “whatsoever” on the oil sector if Scotland becomes independent. His remarks contrast with those of current chief executive […]
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Government urged to boost scrutiny of energy bill levies
Government urged to boost scrutiny of energy bill levies Posted on 17 February 2014 by Priyanka Shrestha The UK Government should boost parliamentary scrutiny of how much consumers pay for energy and climate change schemes through levies on their energy bills, MPs have said. The Levy Control Framework (LCF), which was set up in 2011 […]
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Nuclear and renewables produced half of EU’s energy in 2012
Nuclear power accounted for the largest share (29%) of domestic energy generating capacity in the European Union in 2012. It was followed by renewables (22%), solid fuels (21%), gas (17%) and oil (10%), with total production at 794 million tonnes of oil equivalent (Mtoe), according to figures released by Eurostat, the statistical office of the […]
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Regulation is needed says energy broker
Regulation is needed says energy broker Posted on 17 February 2014 by Vicky Ellis A new rule forcing energy brokers to sign up to a code of practice has got a qualified welcome by energy consultancies which reckon it’s the “best of four options”. Energy watchdog Ofgem put forward a new code of practice last […]
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Bad energy brokers have bitten businesses “far too long”
Bad energy brokers have bitten businesses “far too long” Posted on 17 February 2014 by Vicky Ellis Unscrupulous energy middlemen have deceived businesses for much too long and this needs to change. That’s according to international energy services firm Schneider Electric which reckons the “wool has been pulled over the eyes of business for far […]
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The cheapest kWh of energy is the one you don't use Delvin Lane, Head of Energy 360, British Gas