energy

UK offshore wind industry reveals 2030 plans

21.03.2018

Prithvi Pandya

The UK offshore wind industry has said it will work with the UK Government on a transformative sector deal that could deliver thousands of additional skilled jobs in coastal areas and export opportunities by 2030.

Research project launched to probe low-cost and low-carbon housing

30.11.2017

Huw Morris

AECOM is spearheading a government research project to help developers deliver low-cost and low-carbon housing.

Report: Energy costs more than it needs to

26.10.2017

Laura Edgar

The cost of energy is 'significantly higher' than required to meet the government’s objectives, and to be consistent with the Climate Change Act and ensure the security of supply, according to a report by Dieter Helm CBE.

Northern Ireland round-up: Major Belfast mixed-use development opportunity launched; Local plan examination procedure finalised

05.05.2017

Roger Milne

Belfast | energy | Infrastructure - Energy | Northern Ireland | Plan Making - Local & Neighbourhood

A round-up of Northern Ireland planning news: 29 April-5 May, 2017

Fracking and shale gas consultation starts in Scotland

02.02.2017

Roger Milne

The Scottish Government has begun consulting on the future of unconventional oil and gas in Scotland, including on hydraulic fracturing or ‘fracking’, and coal bed methane extraction.

Scotland round-up: Ambitious Scottish energy strategy unveiled; Barratt unveils plans for 2,500 homes

27.01.2017

Roger Milne

A round-up of planning news in Scotland: 21 January-27 January, 2017

Scottish Labour make pledge to end housing crisis

28.04.2016

Laura Edgar

The Scottish Labour Party has pledged to end the housing crisis and review future transport investments so that the network meets the needs of the public.

Welsh Labour commit to electrification roll-out

28.04.2016

Laura Edgar

The Welsh Labour Party has outlined plans to electrify the South and North Wales Main Lines and to protect local facilities in its election manifesto.

Welsh Conservatives commit to starter homes policy

27.04.2016

Laura Edgar

The Welsh Conservative Party has outlined plans to deliver 70,000 homes over the duration of the next Assembly term and to develop a Starter Homes Cymru scheme to deliver homes for first-time buyers.

Business lobby seeks energy strategy to boost jobs in Scotland

25.04.2016

Huw Morris

energy | Infrastructure | Scotland | scottish chambers of commerce | wind energy

Thousands of jobs could be created in Scotland if the country becomes a world leader in new energy technology, a business leader has claimed.

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