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Energy Efficiency NewsAs well as providing energy efficiency news through our website, the Partnership also sends out regular email eNews updates to its partners. If you would like to receive eNews please complete the membership form here. Latest News Powering Our Lives: Sustainable Energy Management and the Built Environment27.Nov.2008 The study by a government thinktank called Foresight has produced 'Powering Our Lives: Sustainable Energy Management and the Built Environment' which looks at how the country's buildings and spaces will need to evolve to help cut carbon emissions. Winners of EAS EnergySavers Award 2008 announced 27.Nov.2008 The EAS EnergySavers Award aims to recognise excellence in local energy-saving initiatives across Scotland which tackle fuel poverty and improve domestic energy efficiency. Projects had to involve lower income or disadvantaged households or communities. Pre-Budget Report 2008 24.Nov.2008 Alistair Darling, Chancellor of the Exchequer has announced the 2008 Pre-Budget Report. CESP Stakeholder Workshop 20.Nov.2008 On Friday, November 14th 2008, the Energy Efficiency Partnership for Homes (EEPH) organised a workshop event which brought together over 50 representatives of key stakeholders with an interest or potential role in the delivery of the Community Energy Saving Programme (CESP), an initiative by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC). Climate Change Bill and Energy Bill Update 20.Nov.2008 The Climate Change Bill is due for assent next week further to being agreed by both houses and the Energy Bill has passed back to the Lords. EU's second Strategic Energy Review 20.Nov.2008 The European Commission has published its second Strategic Energy Review. New Energy Assistance Package announced in Scotland 20.Nov.2008 A new Energy Assistance Package has been announced which is to be made available for the one million people living in fuel poverty in Scotland. Organisations support first UK green building charter 20.Nov.2008 More than 40 organisations from the construction sector have teamed up to sign a charter committing them to support progress towards low or zero carbon building. Fuel Poverty Judicial Review outcome 10.Nov.2008 The outcome of the application for judicial review brought by Friends of the Earth and Help the Aged to force the Government to meet their fuel poverty targets has been published. Smart Meter roll-out 10.Nov.2008 The government has now taken the decision to mandate smart meters for all households. European Commission proposes new labelling 24.Oct.2008 European consumer groups Beuc and Anec have said that the European commission's proposal to introduce a new EU energy label for domestic appliances combining alphabetical and numerical ratings would confuse consumers. UK commits to 80% reduction by 2050 22.Oct.2008 The Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Miliband has committed the UK to cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 80% on 1990 levels by 2050. Government announcement 03.Oct.2008 Gordon Brown has announced a Cabinet reshuffle which has implications for the energy efficiency sector. Research shows tenants concerned about energy bills 03.Oct.2008 Research carried out by Yougov has found that 79% of renters are worried about the cost of their household bills. Sixth Annual Progress Report for the UK Fuel Poverty Strategy 03.Oct.2008 Defra and BERR have jointly published the Sixth Annual Progress Report for the UK Fuel Poverty Strategy which presents the statistics on fuel poverty in the UK for 2006 and provides an update on government policies and programmes to tackle the issue. Draft ministerial resolution on products circulated by French presidency 24.Sep.2008 A draft ministerial resolution drafted by the French presidency was circulated to governments last week. Government creates centre to encourage renewables 24.Sep.2008 Business secretary John Hutton MP has unveiled plans for a renewable energy centre in Whitehall, signalling stronger Government commitment to green power. New power station will transform waste into energy 24.Sep.2008 The Government has announced approval of a new power station fuelled by waste. Code Level 6 homes planned for Manchester 11.Sep.2008 The UK's first ever zero carbon housing development has achieved planning permission to be built in Manchester's Northern Quarter by building firm Moylan Homes. Government announces new measures to increase energy efficiency in homes and to combat fuel poverty 11.Sep.2008 The government has announced a new £1billion package of energy efficiency measures including an additional £560m through CERT and £350m through a newly created community obligation on energy suppliers and generators. |
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