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Carbon Connect is the independent forum that facilitates discussion and debate between business, government and parliament to bring about a low carbon transformation underpinned by sustainable energy.
'I believe Carbon Connect can play a central role in bridging the gap between business and government in the building of a low-carbon economy in the UK' Rt Hon Ed Miliband MP
Research
Future Electricity Series
An independent report from Carbon Connect, Power from Fossil Fuels, explores the future role of fossil fuels in the UK power sector. The report is the part one of the Future Electricity Series, chaired by Charles Hendry MP and Baroness Worthington and sponsored by the Institution of Gas Engineers and Managers.
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Part 1: Power from Fossil Fuels
Part 2: Power from Renewables
Future Electricity Series
An independent report from Carbon Connect, Power from Fossil Fuels, explores the future role of fossil fuels in the UK power sector. The report is the part one of the Future Electricity Series, chaired by Charles Hendry MP and Baroness Worthington and sponsored by the Institution of Gas Engineers and Managers.
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About Future Electricity Series
Part 1: Power from Fossil Fuels
Part 2: Power from Renewables
Distributed Generation: From Cinderella to Centre Stage
Carbon Connect's 2012 research looked at how government and business can encourage the take-up of distributed energy generation and the implications of having more distributed generation in the energy mix. The research was chaired by Laura Sandys MP.
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Energy Efficiency: The Untapped Business Opportunity
This Connect report was launched in Parliament on 1 March 2011 by Chris Huhne MP, then Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change.
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Driving Demand: Creating Opportunities for the Commercialisation of Low Carbon Technologies
This Carbon Connect report explores the barriers to the commercialisation of low carbon technologies and was Co-chaired by Lord Oxburgh, former chairman of Shell UK, and Dr Jack Frost, Director of Johnson Matthey Fuel cells.
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Events
Supply Chain Resilience and the Environment
11 June 2013
In partnership with the Associate Parliamentary Resource Group & The Westminster Sustainable Business Forum
Chair
Barry Gardiner MP, Leader of the Opposition's Special Envoy for Climate Change & the Environment
Speakers
Ian Bowman, Head of Sustainability, Siemens
Sajid Javid MP, Economic Secretary to the Treasury (tbc)
Iain Wright MP, Shadow Minister for Competitiveness & Enterprise, BIS (tbc)
News
Second phase of Future Electricity Series launched
May 17, 2013
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Environmentalists and industry criticise biomass subsidies
May 2, 2013
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Charles Hendry: cross party cooperation is key for energy security
April 25, 2013
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New Carbon Connect report on power from fossil fuels
April 22, 2013
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UK calls for European Parliament to fix Emissions Trading Scheme
MP's call for National Audit Office to review nuclear negotiations
April 08, 2013
Two CCS projects make final funding shortlist
March 25, 2013
Ed Davey urges Lib Dems to honour coalition deal on Decarbonisation target
March 6, 2013
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Early Day Motion calls for Decarbonisation target to be included in Energy Bill
February 15, 2013
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Crown Estate to invest up to £20 million in marine energy
January 16, 2013
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Energy Bill begins Committee Stage
January 14, 2013
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New Carbon Connect inquiry launched
January 7, 2013
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Government Updates its Renewables Roadmap
December 27, 2012
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Good Energy blog on Carbon Connect's latest report
December 20, 2012
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Carbon Connect speaks to IET Magazine
December 17, 2012
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Fracking suspension lifted
December 17, 2012
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Carbon Connect report launched
December 5, 2012
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Government unveils Gas Strategy
December 5, 2012
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Energy Bill released
November 29, 2012
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Labour commits to 2030 decarbonisation target
November 22, 2012
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World Bank: planet on track for four degree temperature rise
November 19, 2012
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