As we approach the last month of the DECC wetland biomass to bioenergy project there is a certain excitement and anticipation about the final results from each of the end-to-end systems. Like most projects there is never enough time. Participants …
Over the past few years we’ve seen a change in customer behaviour, where people shop around for the best value groceries, phone contracts and discounts for meals at restaurants. But although each month around 200,000 electricity customers switch supplier, this …
With releases one and two of the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund already helping thousands of people install energy saving improvements, the third release opening Monday 16th March is set to be just as popular. If you are thinking of …
Earlier this week I blogged about how important it is that we have cross-party consensus at the heart of British politics for taking action to tackle climate change. But Government can’t do it alone, just as critical is the need …
Life isn't always simply good or bad, true or false or black or white, and it turns out the same can be said for social media evaluation. We’re often seeking to measure the positive or negative sentiment of what people …
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 …
With winter now upon us, concerns about energy bills naturally start to arise. This makes it even more important that all households are on the best energy deal for them – and now there are more companies than ever competing …