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October 26, 2013

UK starts talks to trigger 2-year delay on EU 2020 renewable energy target/Click Green

Senior DECC officials have approached a number of neighbouring nations seeking to exploit a loophole that will allow the UK Government to extend the legally binding renewable energy targets for 2020 by a further two years. http://www.clickgreen.org.uk/news/national-news/123984-uk-starts-talks-to-trigger-2-year-delay-on-eu-2020-renewable-energy-target.html

By SAS Volunteer, 12 years ago

Ed Davey will “fight like a tiger” to defend Green taxes/The Guardian

Lib Dem energy secretary speaks out after David Cameron said he wanted to roll back green charges on fuel bills http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2013/oct/25/ed-davey-green-levy-energy

By SAS Volunteer, 12 years ago

More Tweedsmuir turbines in the pipeline – Peeblesshire News

Another major windfarm application for rural Tweeddale has been submitted with the Scottish Government. Greenock-based 2020 want to erect a total of 22 turbines on land south of Tweedsmuir at Whitelaw Brae. Concern has already been raised about the cumulative effect the development would have when viewed beside already operating Read more…

By SAS Volunteer, 12 years ago
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