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US and UK to collaborate on 'floating' wind turbines
The new technology could allow Britain to harness the consistently higher wind speeds available over deeper waterThe UK and US will work together to develop "floating" wind turbines to harness more...
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Energy secretary takes a swipe at George Osborne over green economy
Ed Davey hits out at chancellor's 'burden' remarks and says green policies are 'unashamedly good for growth'Ed Davey, the energy secretary, took a veiled swipe at George Osborne's views on the...
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The greenest government ever - or never? | Damian Carrington
David Cameron believes his pledge has been met: the public strongly disagrees. The reality is the foundations are laid, but the PM's double-speak is preventing them being completedDavid Cameron has met...
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Plans to reform electricity market 'unworkable', say green businesses
UK's leading renewable energy companies warn that changes will deter investment and expose consumers to price volatilityGovernment plans to reform the electricity market to favour low-carbon power are...
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David Cameron briefed on concerns over green deal for homeowners
Impact assessment shows loft insulations and cavity wall insulations are set to fall dramatically under current plansDeep concerns over the government's flagship policy to make 14m homes warmer and...
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Government announces biggest energy reforms in 20 years
The draft energy bill plans major changes to the market, causing concern that consumers' bills could rise and renewable energy is being neglectedThe biggest reforms to the UK energy sector in two...
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Energy bill: will it help the UK meet its climate goals? | Leo Hickman
The government's draft energy bill is predicted to lead to a 'dash for gas' and fresh boost for nuclear. But will this knock the UK's carbon targets off course? Leo Hickman, with your help,...
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Beecroft proposals: how Tory donor's radical blueprint split the government
Insiders suggest Cameron's team initially keen on some proposals despite opposition from ministers including CableIt started with a call to Vince Cable's business department from two of the...
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The energy bill is misleading, manipulative and destructive – and so are...
Ed Davey has manipulated quotes to support the bill and a clause has been inserted to allow any coal plant to be builtMy conversation with Ed Davey began badly. Two weeks ago the Liberal Democrat...
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Leaked documents reveal UK fight to dilute EU green energy targets
Allegations of coalition hypocrisy over green issues as critics say documents show UK has caved in to fossil fuel lobbyistsThe government has been trying to water down key environmental regulations in...
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Government giving firms mixed signals on carbon emissions, says thinktank
Businesses need firm commitment on green technologies in order to invest in environmentally friendly industries, warns IPPRThe government needs to offer businesses a firm commitment that it believes in...
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Government denies rift over wind power subsidies
Oliver Letwin's reported desire to remove support for wind and solar by 2020 is 'aspirational' and in line with policyGovernment and industry figures have moved to play down fears that subsidies for...
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Energy department shaken by resignation of top civil servant
Departure of permanent secretary raises questions about ministry plagued by policy U-turns and row with TreasuryOne of the most senior civil servants in Whitehall resigned suddenly on Thursday night,...
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George Osborne letter to Ed Davey on gas and wind power
A letter from the chancellor to the energy and climate secretary, dated 9 July, suggesting a deal to back future gas power in exchange for not steeply cutting wind power subsidies nowThank you for your...
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David Cameron urged to intervene in cabinet energy row
Chancellor and energy secretary's differences threaten to derail planned reforms to the UK's energy sectorDavid Cameron has been urged to intervene in a rapidly escalating row between the chancellor...
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Letters: Right way to renew the coalition
I have always believed it right to assume good intentions and integrity on the part of those who govern (Cameron's right turn, 5 September). It is now impossible to retain such a view: a man is...
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UK dash for gas would be illegal, says climate committee
Letter from climate change committee slams government over comments suggesting unabated gas can play a role in the energy mix after 2030The independent Climate Change Committee (CCC) has today warned...
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Tory 'Tea Party tendency' putting green energy jobs at risk, warns Ed Davey
Liberal Democrat energy secretary fears rightwingers are putting billions of pounds of investment in jeopardy by creating uncertainty about government policyTens of billions of pounds of investment in...
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Andrew Sparrow and Paul Owen with rolling coverage of Lib Dem conference in Brighton, including Nick Clegg's Q&A and speeches from Tim Farron and Ed DaveyTim FarronAndrew SparrowPaul Owen
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Family support: policy realities for those facing poverty
Zoe Williams (Targeting families has got nothing to do with fairness, 27 September) rightly condemns the way in which politicians of all parties deploy family support provision as a political football....
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