Sustainable energy
Pre-action letter asks Treasury to abide by previous undertakings on tax relief for community energy
Community Energy England yesterday served on HM Treasury a ‘Letter before Action’ in accordance with the Pre-Action Protocol for Judicial Review challenging the implementation of proposed changes to the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) and Social Investment Tax Relief (SITR) for community energy enterprises
http://communityenergyengland.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/151124_HMT_Pre-action.pdf
2015 is on track to being the hottest year on record. October Was Warmest Month Ever
October 2015 was the earth’s hottest month on record, according to a report published Wednesday by the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI). The month also showed the greatest-ever recorded departure from average October temperatures, compared with data pulled… Continue reading
Most of Britain's major cities pledge to run on green energy by 2050
DECC upgrades 2020 solar forecast to 12GW
The Department of Energy and Climate Change has dramatically upgraded its solar deployment forecast for 2020 to 12GW.
Energy secretary Amber Rudd made the announcement during a landmark speech this morning, outlining her department’s future energy strategy.
During the speech,… Continue reading
Rudd evasive on job losses but offers hope for solar schools, public housing and communities
Amber Rudd's speech on a new direction for UK energy policy
We did it! Harborough community share offer closes
Following frantic activity in the final few days we are delighted to announce that our first community share offer has been fully subscribed and our installations at Archway House and Robert Smyth Academy can now proceed. Structural surveys… Continue reading
Community solar projects rushing to beat tax relief deadline
Government energy policies 'will increase CO2 emissions'
Our share offer passes the 50% mark
Our Harborough Solar One solar project has raised over £100,000 representing more than 50% of our maximum investment. With still 12 days to run there is plenty of time to invest! For more information check out our “invest”… Continue reading