Affordable, reliable energy is critical to our economy, to our national security, and to family budgets. Our challenge is how to ensure energy remains the backbone of our economy while we transform to a low carbon system. We are doing …
Britain’s energy infrastructure is changing significantly – for the first time in a generation. It’s happening both to replace power stations that reach the end of their operating lives, and also to transition towards a low carbon economy. We must …
It might surprise you to hear the operator of the second largest blast furnace in Europe and one of the UK’s top five highest emitters, is pushing for more action on climate change. But that’s exactly what SSI Steel and …
More and more women have been taking a place at the top table of businesses for years now, but why then do women still make up only 6% of the UK’s engineering workforce – the lowest percentage in Europe? This …
Today’s Queen’s Speech sets out our early priorities for the new Parliament. DECC’s priorities are clear: keeping the lights on and powering the economy; keeping bills low for families and businesses and getting a climate deal in Paris this year. …
I became UK Energy and Climate Change Secretary in February 2012 – that makes me the longest serving Minister with this portfolio for 25 years. In this time, I have learnt one lesson above all else: you can only make …
DECC’s energy modelling tool, the 2050 calculator, has achieved notable success in the UK and is becoming increasingly influential overseas. It is because of its growing international role that I recently found myself on a whistle stop tour of Vietnam, …
The Bangladesh version of the 2050 Calculator was launched in Dhaka at the beginning of January. The project was funded by the International Climate Fund support for the outreach work of the 2050 team. Every 2050 international outreach cooperation is …
This week’s nuclear energy showcase in London is one of those occasions when we can really shout about British expertise and opportunities on the world stage. As a pioneer in nuclear energy, our highly capable and competitive industry is recognised …
Can the world see better living standards for a population of 10 billion, and hit the 2 degree goal? Yes, according to the “Global Calculator”, previewed at COP 20 in Lima. As the world’s governments gathered at the 20th Conference …
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