05 Mar 2020

The Guardian describes the background to this crazy policy block on onshore wind which has had huge consequences for other parts of the renewables sector.  This could have a huge impact on the water industry which has a huge energy bill but the capacity, expertise and land to do far more – for example Severn […]

25 Jul 2019

In the speediest Cabinet transition of modern times Theresa Villiers has been named Secretary of State for Environment;. Eddie suggest she has been an advocate for climate action and strong environmental policies. The rest of the Defra Ministerial team is largely unchanged, including Theresa Coffey; George Eustice has returned. In an interesting appointment Zac Goldsmith, […]

28 May 2019

Is oil and gas exploration moving into ‘inshore’ waters? Is this a developing trend? Close on the heels of the Poole Bay drilling work now this proposal for Cardigan Bay. BBC:  ‘Cardigan Bay oil and gas survey ‘threatens wildlife’  ‘An international energy company wants to search for oil and gas in a special area of […]

16 Apr 2019

Call for evidence The Committee on Climate Change has launched a call for evidence to identify relevant published information about the risks and opportunities facing the UK from climate change. The evidence will help to inform the Government’s third UK Climate Change Risk Assessment, due to be published in 2022. Every five years, the UK […]

30 Jul 2018

BEIS ‘Announcement of further Contract for Difference auctions, giving the offshore wind sector certainty it needs to build on success through the next decade.   Meeting staff from the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult today in Newcastle ahead of the meeting of Regional Cabinet, Energy and Clean Growth Minister Claire Perry said: We are witnessing an unprecedented […]

02 Jul 2018

This piece is in three sections: Evidence given by The Rt Hon Claire Perry MP, just after the announcement was made The Government’s statement and the link to the Value for money assessment An article on the Reactions to the decision carried by Water Briefing by some very annoyed people 1. 25 Jun 2018 – The […]