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REA response to Clean Air Strategy
Government have today released the Clean Air Strategy. This follows on from a draft proposal and consultation in May 2018. Whilst the REA welcome the ambitions of the Clean Air Strategy, we urge the Government to commit to strong sector specific policies and take into account contemporary evidence on the role of bioenergy in meeting carbon targets. The REA urge the Government to focus on alternative courses of action to improve urban air quality through the uptake of electric vehicles and renewable transport fuels.
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REA comments on the Government’s response to the BEIS Committee EV inquiry
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee have published the Government’s response to their report, ‘Electric vehicles: driving the transition’. The response follows on from the publication of the report in October 2018 which called for an early ban on new petrol and diesel car sales and more action on interoperability. The REA welcomes the Government’s commitment to becoming one of the world’s best charging networks bur urges action on interoperability and standardisation of charge point payments, consumer protection and the grid.
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New Era for solar and decentralised energy as Export Tariff proposals are announced
This morning the Government released their Future for small-scale low-carbon generation: A consultation on a Smart Export Guarantee. Proposals in the consultation include compensation for small-scale generators for the value of their exported electricity, a new framework which allows the market to develop and increasing the role of small-scale generators in a smarter energy system through the use of smart meters and time of use tariffs. The REA campaigned for the introduction of a market based solution such as this in their response to the Call for Evidence on Support for Small Scale Power last year.
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Concern over lack of support for renewable energy industry in Autumn Budget
The Autumn Budget is a missed opportunity for the Government to show their support to the renewable energy deployment and clean growth.
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Consultation on Energy Performance Certificates
REA Response to Consultation on Energy Performance Certificates
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UK goes without coal for a record breaking two months
The UK has run for more than 1600 hours without coal power so far in 2018.
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REA announces partnership with ITT Hub event in 2020
Renewable Energy Association joins the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership in backing ITT Hub 2020 event.
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Government announces reduction in Plug-In-Car Grant
The Government have announced their plans to change the current structure of their Plug-In-Car Grant in line with the increased uptake of electric vehicles. The new structure will see the grant rate for Category 1 vehicles reduced from £4,500 to £3,500 with Category 2 and 3 vehicles no longer eligible for the grant.
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Welsh Government Consultation – Achieving our low-carbon pathway to 2030
REA response to Welsh Government Consultation – Achieving our low-carbon pathway to 2030
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Smart Systems & Flexibility Plan Update 2018 Briefing
Smart Systems & Flexibility Plan Update 2018 Briefing
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REA comments on Labour conference commitment towards renewables
The REA comments on the need for continued Governmental support in order to reach climate targets and progress renewable energy use.
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Consultation on closing the FiT mechanism
REA Response to Consultation on closing the FiT mechanism
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Call for Evidence on Support for Small Scale Power (post-FiTs)
REA Response to Call for Evidence on Support for Small Scale Power (post-FiTs)
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EAC report highlights declining renewables investment and policy change
REA comments on Government response to Environmental Audit Committee green energy investment report.
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REA FiT response comment: good words need good deeds
Commenting on the launch of the consultation on the closure of the Feed-in Tariff
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Call for Evidence on A future framework for heat in buildings
REA & WHA response to Call for Evidence on A future framework for heat in buildings.
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REview 2018
REview 2018