Archived news 2011


 
Date Title
21/12/11 ‘The default answer of yes should be removed’: MPs publish findings on Draft National Planning Policy Framework
02/10/11 Green Deal Financing Company founded
13/09/11 Consumption-based emissions reporting: Energy and Climate Change Select Committee inquiry launched
23/08/11 The value of wildlife and habitats
19/08/11 Government publishes biodiversity strategy
17/08/11 Enterprise Zones and the green economy
05/08/11 Westminster Sustainable Business Forum’s work cited by the Department for Communities and Local Government
05/08/11 Confederation of British Industry calls for energy intensive industry exemption from the carbon floor price
28/07/11 Inquiry into the Draft National Planning Policy Framework
25/07/11 Draft National Planning Policy Framework
21/07/11 New scheme to make green heaters affordable
19/07/11 New plans for schools capital investment announced
12/07/11 Electricity Market Reform White Paper
07/07/11 MPs call on the Treasury to adopt a coherent strategy towards environmental taxation
06/07/11 Business-led trials on energy efficiency announced
30/06/11 Committee on Climate Change Third Progress Report published
22/06/11 Government plan for microgeneration published
15/06/11 Presumption in favor of sustainable development to be incorporated into new National Planning Policy Framework
09/06/11 New Feed-in Tariff levels announced
07/06/11 Natural Environment White Paper
02/06/11 Valuing the natural environment
02/06/11 Government announces consumer protection mechanisms for the Green Deal
26/05/11 Offshore Renewable Energy Technology and Innovation Centre announced
24/05/11 Green Investment Bank to operate as an independent institution
23/05/11 Nicky Morgan MP welcomes announcements on the Green Investment Bank
20/05/11 Surplus public sector assets to be used for new model of education delivery
17/05/11 The UK sets ambitious target for emission reduction
11/05/11 Businesses and Investors asked to give their views on Green House Gas reporting
10/05/11 Land lords to face new energy efficiency requirements
09/05/11 The UK could source 45% of energy from renewable generation by 2030
09/05/11 Protecting economic growth from climate change
03/05/11 UK could take one quarter of the global marine energy market
27/04/11 First evidence session of Budget 2011 and environmental taxes inquiry held last week.
26/04/11 Confederation of British Industry calls for government to reduce investment risk in UK’s low carbon infrastructure
13/04/11 Attitudes to biodiversity and the natural environment study published
01/04/11 Green Tax inquiry launched
30/03/11 Smart Metering: Implementation programme published
23/03/11 Budget 2011: Government’s green announcements receive a mixed response
23/03/11 Budget 2011: Government funding for the Green Investment Bank trebled and a carbon price floor introduced
23/03/11 N icky Morgan MP welcomes Government’s increased funding for Green Investment Bank
18/03/11 Feed-in Tariffs: Proposals for change announced as part of scheme review
08/03/11 Government Carbon Plan released
16/02/11 Government forms Green Economy Council - New council of business leaders to work with government on achieving green growth.
02/02/11 Sharing with benefits – how local government can manage property to save £7 billion a year, improve services and save the environment.