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Author: admin Created: 06 December 2006
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New Turbines for Yorkshire Water Wind Energy Programme
By admin on 29 February 2008
New wind turbines at Hull Waste Water Treatment Works' (WwTW) and Loftsome Bridge Water Treatment Works (WTW) are now operational.
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Barratt Developments and EON join together to deliver low carbon homes
By admin on 27 February 2008
Housebuilder Barratt Developments and one of the UK’s leading power and gas companies E.ON have joined partnership to deliver low and zero carbon homes to meet the Government’s zero carbon homes agenda.
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The Humber chosen as the place for biofuel
By admin on 27 February 2008
The Humber has been identified as the best location for renewable energy production and for R&D in academic and technological fields, according to findings of a new report.
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EU 2010 renewable energy target “cannot be achieved”
By admin on 26 February 2008
According to the annual assessment by EurObserver the 2010 renewable energy target of 12% is likely to be missed.
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RO buy-out charge set for 2008-09
By admin on 26 February 2008
The Renewables Obligation (RO) buy-out price for 2008-09 has been set by Ofgem at £35.76/MWh. The 2007-08 figure of £34.30/MWh has been increased by the Retail Price Index of 4.3% to obtain this 2008-09 level.
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Benn announces £10m anaerobic digestion programme
By admin on 26 February 2008
Hilary Benn has announced a £10 million fund to establish several commercial-scale anaerobic digestion plants to demonstrate the technology to potential investors.
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E-POWER AUCTION results - 13 February 2008
By admin on 15 February 2008
The latest on-line auction of green electricity was completed on 13 February 2008.
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Leeds Climate Change Strategy Consultation published
By admin on 11 February 2008
The Leeds Climate Change Strategy Group has published the consultation document for the Leeds Climate Change Stategy.
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Sheffield City Council selects first site for city wind farm
By admin on 08 February 2008
Sheffield City Council has chosen Westwood Country Park as the first site for a wind farm to serve the city.
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Renewable Energy Area at the Great Yorkshire Show
By admin on 07 February 2008
The Great Yorkshire Show will again have a Renewable Energy Zone where suppliers of renewable technology can exhibit for the 3 days of the event.
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Heat Call for Evidence
Biomass Energy Yorkshire News By admin on 05/02/2008
On 31st January DBEER, DEFRA and DCLG published a call for evidence on heat an important step in developing a strategy for heat.
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EU asks the UK to meet 15% renewables target by 2020
By admin on 01 February 2008
The EU has published a new plan which commits all EU countries to binding 20% of energy from renewable sources by 2020.
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Free entry in new Environmental Directory
By admin on 28 January 2008
A new web based environmental matching service is offering FEY contacts a complimentary profile.
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Planning and Climate Change document
By admin on 25 January 2008
FEY provide response to the new government document; Planning and Climate Change.
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Yorkshire in bid to build Eco town
By admin on 24 January 2008
Plans for a new “eco town” to be built with up to 15,000 homes near Selby.
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Energy Bill to shake up Renewables Obligation
By admin on 24 January 2008
Renewables Obligation to be affected by the recently published Energy Bill.
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EU initiative to increase competitiveness of renewables market
By admin on 15 January 2008
The European Commission proposed on the 7th January to make the market for innovative goods and services more competitive.
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Energy from food and packing waste to power homes in Humberside
By admin on 15 January 2008
EnCycle firm has won a contract with an £80m biofuel facility to turn waste and packaging from northern food manufacturers into energy.
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e-ROC auction Press Release
By admin on 09 January 2008
The latest e-ROC Auction of Renewable Obligation Certificates (ROCs) was completed on the 8 January 2008.
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Wind power plan for sport stadium
By admin on 09 January 2008
Leeds City council is seeking public opinion on plans to erect a 15ft wind turbine which would provide power to a sports stadium in Leeds.
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