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Knowsley Council and E.ON announce partnership

Wednesday, 8 February 2012
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Knowsley Council has agreed to form a low carbon partnership with energy company E.ON, which will see them work together to promote low carbon energy solutions for local homes and businesses.

Councils respond to Government losing solar panel appeal

Friday, 27 January 2012
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The Local Government Association has responded to the Court of Appeal's verdict that the Government's proposed cuts to Feed-in Tariffs would be illegal, saying it has created ‘huge uncertainty’.

London faces £500m shortfall in share of fuel poverty and climate change funds

Monday, 23 January 2012
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London could miss out on £500million to help people cut fuel bills and insulate their homes, local government leaders have warned.

Green Deal needs to help the poorest, say LGA

Friday, 20 January 2012
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Millions of struggling families will miss out on a Government fund to help those who cannot afford to heat their homes, despite the fact they will have to pay a surcharge on their energy bills to fund it, the Local Government Association has warned (LGA).

Talking rubbish

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The Government wants to create a “zero waste economy” but that is clearly easier said than done. Even so, with the right approach waste can become a resource and recycling a positive benefit rather than a burden

Solar panels for Haringey hostels

Friday, 16 December 2011
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Twelve Haringey hostels will enjoy a greener Christmas after solar panels were installed on their roofs.
The hostels, spread across six wards in the borough, have been kitted out with cutting edge photovoltaic technology under a scheme led by Haringey Council.

CIWM welcomes government announcement but says more is needed

Wednesday, 14 December 2011
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The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) has welcomed the announcement by Vince Cable that waste will be one of five key sectors to be supported by Green Investment Bank (GIB) between now and 2015/16, and an early priority for the new UK Green Investments team at the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills. However, it is still concerned about the ability of the GIB to address the longer term challenges.

CPD course to be held for NHS and council employees

Wednesday, 30 November 2011
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EMSc (UK), manufacturer of energy saving, voltage optimisation product Powerstar, is holding a free Continuing Professional/Personal Development (CPD) course aimed specifically at local authorities and the NHS in December.

Councils urge government to delay solar panel cuts

Thursday, 10 November 2011
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Councils will have to pull the plug on thousands of solar panel installations and face being left hundreds of millions of pounds out of pocket because of rushed Government cuts, local authority leaders have warned.

Leeds put solar panel project on hold

Tuesday, 8 November 2011
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A major project that would have given council tenants free electricity has been put on hold by Leeds City Council.

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