Tag: DECC
Green Deal and ECO did not achieve value for money
NAO report finds that DECC’s design and implementation did not persuade householders that energy efficiency measures are worth paying for while UK-GBC blames red tape and policy changes for deterring householders from engaging
Government “partially” listens to industry and reduces cuts to FiT
The Department of Energy and Climate Change has announced its revised plans for cuts to the Feed-in Tariff
Solar industry takes another hit ahead of FiT Review decision
STA responds to the recent Government proposal to increase VAT for home solar installations to 20% just weeks before a final decision is made on the fate of the Feed-in Tariff
UK energy efficiency plight continues following Green Deal closure
Latest figures highlight the continued decline of UK energy efficiency sector as Green Deal funds run dry
Government may have to import renewable power to meet targets as...
Leaked letter shows UK not on track to meet renewables target and will have to make up gap from imports despite public still backing solar
GCB’s solid wall insulation report is a hit with INCA
INCA chairman welcomes chief construction advisor’s Solid Wall Insulation report
FiT consultation closes to final rally by those opposing cuts
The Government will now consider responses to its plans to drastically cut support for solar and other renewable technologies, with opposition to the plans having grown considerably over the last 10 weeks
DECC minister defends energy efficiency record since May
Andrea Leadsom MP has faced strong questioning from the ECC Committee following the closure of the Green Deal and the launch of the solar FiT consultation
New campaign hopes to keep power with the people
A joint effort by the STA and RenewableUK is urging the Government to rethink its proposed cuts to small-scale renewables by galvanising public support
DECC ministers questioned over subsidy cuts
Amber Rudd and ministerial team criticised in the House of Commons for effect of cuts to solar Feed-in Tariff on jobs and investor confidence