Energy Legislation Double Bill – Save the Date

Energy Legislation Double Bill – Save the Date

Institute of Directors, London SAVE THE DATE:  22 September 2015, 08:00-12:00     Following on from the success of our last double bill event in June, we will be hosting our next morning of breakfast debate in September and...
Energy Legislation Forum – 17th June 2015

Energy Legislation Forum – 17th June 2015

Industry experts within corporate real estate gathered in Central London last week to discuss the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) for privately-let commercial and domestic properties passed through parliament earlier this year. Hosted by the energy...
World Leaders at G-7 Summit Back 2° Target to Fight Climate Change

World Leaders at G-7 Summit Back 2° Target to Fight Climate Change

World leaders at the G-7 summit pledged on Monday to keep global warming below a rise in average global temperatures of 2 degrees Celsius, a benchmark that scientists say is critical to stave off the most devastating impacts of climate change. The 2 degree pledge was...
Cuts to solar tariffs ruled unlawful

Cuts to solar tariffs ruled unlawful

The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has lost its latest appeal in a case brought to the High Court by solar companies seeking damages from changes to renewable energy subsidies.   On 28th April, the Court of Appeal published a judgement which...
UK Government must act on air pollution

UK Government must act on air pollution

The Supreme Court has ruled that the UK government must take immediate action on air pollution.   The judgment was handed down on 29th April, after the case began in the Supreme Court on 16th April. The challenge was brought by environmental lawyer organisation...