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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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WHA Calls for Stronger Enforcement of Smoke Control Laws and Raising Public Awareness to Address Air
The WHA welcomes the Governments focus on addressing genuine air quality concerns arising from the domestic burning of solid Fuels and wood, however, believe proposals will only improve air quality if they focus on stronger enforcement of the existing rules and better public education, especially in urban areas. The Smoke Control Act already provides powers to Local Authorities and Government to ban the use of these polluting technologies in Smoke Control Areas.
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Record electricity generation for renewables as coal hits record low
Government data, released today in the quarterly publication ‘Energy Trends’, revealed that renewables share of electricity generation reached a record high of 31.7% in the second quarter of 2018. As renewable electricity’s share of generation increased, coal’s share hit a record low of 1.6%.
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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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REview 2018: Concern as British renewable energy sector growth begins to cool
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Renewable Energy Association lay out vision for future of heat in buildings
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Renewables industry response to Clean Air Strategy
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Government scheme has supported vital growth of renewable heat sector
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Excellence highlighted with shortlist for British Renewable Energy Awards
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NAO identifies RHI strengths in new report
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Report: London Assembly’s ambition to tackle waste meets mixed reviews
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New renewable heat rules strengthen industry safeguards
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Coal phase-out implementation a positive step for UK energy industry