Tory pledge to end wind subsidies risks green economy, say industry leaders

The Conservatives must not undermine the so-called green economy and cause job losses through their manifesto pledge to end subsidies for onshore windfarms, figures in the renewable energy industry have said.

Alternative Energy And Global Energy Security In Aftermath Of Rio+20

“Life always gets harder toward the summit–the cold increases, the responsibility increases.” These words by Friedrich Nietzsche aptly characterize the atmosphere among global leaders at June’s international summits.

Green Investment Bank: Welsh ministers disappointed as Scotland wins bid

Ministers in Wales and Westminster have expressed disappointment after Scotland won a bid to become the base for a new UK Green Investment Bank.

Energy challenge: Oliver Letwin, Cabinet Office Minister

We need a wider range of energy sources to ensure security of supply and sustainable growth. The answer is a green economy.

It is surprising that people are still asking whether we can move to a low-carbon economy. The answer to that question is obvious and certain. Of course we can. The real question is whether Britain should make that choice and become the world’s first true low-carbon economy. I believe we should. Why? There are two compelling reasons – each as important as the other.

Government launches Green Economy Council

A new body advising government on how to best work with industry on green growth policies and de-carbonising the economy kicked off its inaugural meeting today.

The Green Economy Council brings 23 representatives from across the green industry sector together with ministers from the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS), the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).