July Update

EU energy ministers reaffirm backloading support ahead of crucial vote
Energy and Environment Ministers from twelve EU member states have today re-issued a joint statement calling for MEPs to support backloading proposals for the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), due to be voted on in Strasbourg on Wednesday.

UK not expected to hit 2020 renewables target

The UK is not on track to meet its 2020 European renewables targets, according to the European Renewable Energy Council (EREC).

Government must adopt RHI 'lock in' mechanism says industry
Two industry groups have called on the Government to change budgeting rules for the renewable heat incentive (RHI), to increase investor certainty and unlock hundreds of millions of pounds of funding.

UK region reaches 1GW renewable energy milestone
The total capacity of renewable electricity in the south west has grown from 714MW in 2012 to more than 1 GW, according to a report released today.

Climate change opportunities could outweigh risks for UK businesses
Defra has set out the risks and opportunities businesses face as climate change and extreme weather becomes increasingly prominent.

 

Transparency data: DECC Business Plan: quarterly data summary - indicators and other data sets

By HM Government

Updated: Latest data summary published.

The Business Plan Quarterly Data Summaries (QDS) provide the latest data on indicators included in Departmental Business Plans as well as other published data and management information.