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Ten sites in Scottish waters get go ahead for marine power
Ten sites in Scottish waters are to be leased out for the development of commercial wave and tidal power with the capacity to generate 1.2 GW, the Crown Estate announced yesterday.
Wales sets out plans for low-carbon revolution
The Welsh Assembly Government set out its plans to move to a low-carbon energy economy in the region earlier this week.
UK’s Crown Estate to announce marine power winners
The Crown Estate, which owns the seabed around the UK, is set to announce today which companies have been granted the go ahead to develop marine energy in the waters around Pentland Firth and Orkney.
UK consortium to develop ‘carbon efficient’ biofuel from waste
The UK’s Carbon Trust is bringing together a consortium of businesses to develop commercially viable ‘carbon efficient’ biofuel from municipal and wood waste.
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UK Government plans new wave in marine energy
The UK Government yesterday outlined its strategy for the development of marine energy, which it says could generate enough power for 15 million homes and save 70 million tonnes of CO2 by 2050.
E.ON and ScottishPower win funding for UK carbon capture trial
E.ON’s Kingsnorth plans and ScottishPower’s Longannet power station have made it through to the last two of the UK Government’s £1 billion carbon capture and storage competition.
UK amends building regulations to improve energy efficiency
The UK Government has issued amended building regulations, which will come into force in October this year, to improve the energy efficiency of new and refurbished homes.
UK low-carbon market bucks trends to reach £112 billion in 2009
The UK low-carbon market bucked trends last year to grow 4.3% to £112 billion, according to the UK Trade & Investment.
UK scrappage scheme cuts vehicle emissions
Average CO2 emissions from new cars in the UK fell by the largest margin ever last year driven by the Government scrappage scheme and the recession, according to new figures.
UK nuclear programme faces criticism
The UK Government needs to commit to backing a long-term nuclear future and stop procrastinating, says the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.