http://www.greenwisebusiness.co.uk/rss/Energy-Resources.ashx Website News Feed en-GB Fangle Content Management System - v2.5.4225.17754 60 http://www.greenwisebusiness.co.uk/news/investing-in-renewables-rather-than-dash-for-gas-will-cost-less-says-ccc-3950.aspx Investing in new renewable power generation, rather than a "dash for gas", will be the lower-cost option for keeping the lights on while cutting greenhouse gas emissions, the government's climate change watchdog has said. Thu, 23 May 2013 16:11:12 GMT http://www.greenwisebusiness.co.uk/news/investing-in-renewables-rather-than-dash-for-gas-will-cost-less-says-ccc-3950.aspx http://www.greenwisebusiness.co.uk/news/friends-of-the-earth-slams-distorted-shale-gas-report-3949.aspx Environmental group Friends of Earth has slammed a newly published report highlighting the economic benefits of shale gas as "a complete distorted view of the shale gas development in Britain." Thu, 23 May 2013 13:26:45 GMT http://www.greenwisebusiness.co.uk/news/friends-of-the-earth-slams-distorted-shale-gas-report-3949.aspx http://www.greenwisebusiness.co.uk/news/davey-makes-renewable-energy-investment-case-for-scotland-staying-part-of-uk-3945.aspx Ed Davey said today that Scotland could risk missing out on renewable energy investment worth billions of pounds if it chooses "to go it alone". Wed, 22 May 2013 11:41:59 GMT http://www.greenwisebusiness.co.uk/news/davey-makes-renewable-energy-investment-case-for-scotland-staying-part-of-uk-3945.aspx http://www.greenwisebusiness.co.uk/news/most-uk-wildlife-species-in-decline-study-finds-3946.aspx An unprecedented stocktake of UK wildlife has revealed that most species are struggling and that one in three have halved in number in the past half century. Wed, 22 May 2013 11:00:00 GMT http://www.greenwisebusiness.co.uk/news/most-uk-wildlife-species-in-decline-study-finds-3946.aspx http://www.greenwisebusiness.co.uk/news/mps-criticise-government-for-confusion-over-green-deal-and-eco-plans-3943.aspx The Government has come under criticism from an influential committee of MPs for not setting clear outcomes for the Green Deal and Energy Companies Obligation (ECO), its flagship policies to insulate millions of homes and businesses across Britain. Wed, 22 May 2013 10:04:51 GMT http://www.greenwisebusiness.co.uk/news/mps-criticise-government-for-confusion-over-green-deal-and-eco-plans-3943.aspx http://www.greenwisebusiness.co.uk/news/shambala-aims-to-become-plastic-cup-wastefree-festival-3942.aspx Organisers of this year’s Shambala Music Festival are looking to tackle the problem of plastic waste by ending the on-site provision of plastic bottles and plastic cups. Tue, 21 May 2013 16:01:58 GMT http://www.greenwisebusiness.co.uk/news/shambala-aims-to-become-plastic-cup-wastefree-festival-3942.aspx http://www.greenwisebusiness.co.uk/news/cocacola-embarks-on-groundbreaking-recycling-consumer-behaviour-research-3941.aspx Beverage giant Coca-Cola has taken the next step in its pursuit of reducing its carbon footprint of the drinks in our hands by a third by 2020 with the launch of a new study examining why households recycle less than they say they do. Tue, 21 May 2013 13:44:80 GMT http://www.greenwisebusiness.co.uk/news/cocacola-embarks-on-groundbreaking-recycling-consumer-behaviour-research-3941.aspx http://www.greenwisebusiness.co.uk/news/renewable-heat-premium-payments-to-double-3940.aspx Grants to help households invest in renewable heat technologies are to double, the Government has announced. Mon, 20 May 2013 17:21:57 GMT http://www.greenwisebusiness.co.uk/news/renewable-heat-premium-payments-to-double-3940.aspx http://www.greenwisebusiness.co.uk/news/46-per-cent-of-homebuyers-dont-want-to-take-on-green-deal-finance-which-says-3939.aspx Awareness of the Green Deal is rising among the public, but many say they would be unhappy about taking on a Green Deal finance plan when they bought a property, a new survey by Which? reveals. Sun, 19 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.greenwisebusiness.co.uk/news/46-per-cent-of-homebuyers-dont-want-to-take-on-green-deal-finance-which-says-3939.aspx http://www.greenwisebusiness.co.uk/news/shanks-waste-business-hit-by-slump-in-construction-industry-3937.aspx The recession and a slump in construction sent profits falling at leading sustainable waste management company Shanks Group Plc, years end results show. Fri, 17 May 2013 15:24:20 GMT http://www.greenwisebusiness.co.uk/news/shanks-waste-business-hit-by-slump-in-construction-industry-3937.aspx http://www.greenwisebusiness.co.uk/news/green-building-why-it-is-vital-construction-smes-keep-up-with-the-latest-regulations-3935.aspx Tony Howard, head of New Business Development at CITB, explains the importance to construction small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) of keeping up to date with developments regarding Building Regulations Part L. Thu, 16 May 2013 12:30:48 GMT http://www.greenwisebusiness.co.uk/news/green-building-why-it-is-vital-construction-smes-keep-up-with-the-latest-regulations-3935.aspx http://www.greenwisebusiness.co.uk/news/european-ministers-agree-on-watereddown-fish-discards-3934.aspx Fisheries Ministers from across Europe came to an agreement on a sweeping reform of fisheries policies early on Wednesday morning, but fell short of the most ambitious changes that green campaigners had demanded. Wed, 15 May 2013 11:00:00 GMT http://www.greenwisebusiness.co.uk/news/european-ministers-agree-on-watereddown-fish-discards-3934.aspx http://www.greenwisebusiness.co.uk/news/green-deal-cowboys-will-not-be-tolerated-says-barker-3931.aspx The Government has issued a stiff warning to any Green Deal participants found to be acting fraudulently following reports that cold callers are posing as Green Deal assessors and charging administration fees. Tue, 14 May 2013 17:17:39 GMT http://www.greenwisebusiness.co.uk/news/green-deal-cowboys-will-not-be-tolerated-says-barker-3931.aspx http://www.greenwisebusiness.co.uk/news/governments-400mw-biomass-capacity-cap-is-flawed-says-rea-3929.aspx Government plans to introduce a capacity cap on new biomass developments to limit public spending is "flawed" and will lead to "a rush" of projects seeking to meet it, the industry said today. Mon, 13 May 2013 19:21:50 GMT http://www.greenwisebusiness.co.uk/news/governments-400mw-biomass-capacity-cap-is-flawed-says-rea-3929.aspx http://www.greenwisebusiness.co.uk/news/ed-davey-full-scale-rollout-of-smart-meters-to-be-pushed-back-3928.aspx The Government this week announced changes to its £12 billion smart meter programme, including pushing back the full-scale roll-out by energy suppliers.This is Ed Davey's written Ministerial Statement. Sun, 12 May 2013 12:38:26 GMT http://www.greenwisebusiness.co.uk/news/ed-davey-full-scale-rollout-of-smart-meters-to-be-pushed-back-3928.aspx