Archive for the ‘The Energy Bill’ Category

Curb your home’s Carbon Footprint

Posted: 2nd June 2011

Topics: Energy saving advice | The Energy Bill

The recently announced Energy Bill stipulates that by law the UK needs to cut carbon emissions by 80% by 2050 and meet targets set to ensure that 15% of our energy comes from renewable sources by 2020. However, there is some speculation as to whether these targets are too ambitious. Homeowners across the country could make a big difference by making a few simple changes at home to make sure we’... (read more)

Further details on Energy Bill announced by Huhne

Posted: 19th May 2011

Topics: Glow-worm | The Energy Bill

Last week saw the second reading in Parliament of the Energy Bill by Chris Huhne; Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, pledging “to cut [our] carbon emissions, reduce [our] dependence on imported energy – and protect the most vulnerable in society.” By law, the UK must cut carbon emissions by 80% by 2050 and meet targets set, to ensure that 15% of our energy comes from renewable... (read more)