Solar Subsidies to End as Government Seeks to Control Costs

Solar Subsidies to End as Government Seeks to Control Costs

Financial support for many new solar farms will end under the Government’s new plans. The Department for Energy and Climate Change has dealt another series of blows to the renewable energy industry with fresh proposals to cease financial support for solar and...
Amber Rudd Lays Out DECC’s Priorities for 2015 and Beyond

Amber Rudd Lays Out DECC’s Priorities for 2015 and Beyond

UK Energy Secretary Amber Rudd has answered crucial questions on the Government’s approach to energy efficiency, fracking, renewable energy subsidies and climate change. Rudd was questioned by the Energy and Climate Change Committee in Parliament as part of the...
Lack of Policy Consistency Hinders Creation of Low Carbon Economy

Lack of Policy Consistency Hinders Creation of Low Carbon Economy

George Osbourne recently announced the Government’s decision to cancel renewable electricity sources exemption from the Climate Change Levy – a move that is estimated to cost green energy producers around £450m in the current financial year, according to trade...