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European market integration: Sue Harrison seeks local views
Views from local stakeholders are needed to inform UK energy policy in Europe, DECC’s chief negotiator Sue Harrison told the…
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Planning approval granted for gas storage facility
Environment Minister Alex Attwood MLA has granted planning approval for a £400 million natural gas storage facility at Islandmagee, County…
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Crown Estate awards first leases
The Crown Estate has announced its first leases for renewable energy in Northern Ireland waters. Agreements were signed for three…
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Driving down energy use at Translink
Passenger transport’s contribution is cutting carbon emissions and saving on energy costs. Last month, Translink achieved Platinum status in the…
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Peter Styles: responsible fracking
Within the right safeguards, hydraulic fracturing can improve energy’s security of supply and reduce methane emissions, geophysicist Peter Styles tells…
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Gordon Hughes: the economics and risks of wind energy
Wind is often held up as a major solution for the UK and Ireland’s energy challenges. Energy economist Professor Gordon…
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Claire Haggett: listening and the social acceptance of renewables
Taking the time and effort to genuinely listen to communities is the key to making wind farms socially acceptable, sociologist…
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Northern Ireland renewable heat incentive launched
The Northern Ireland Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) has been announced by Energy Minister Arlene Foster. With a £25 million budget…
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DECC publishes gas strategy
The UK Government has re-affirmed the role of gas in supporting the decarbonisation of the electricity generation sector by 2030…
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Health Minister Edwin Poots: make your views known on Transforming Your Care
The Health Minister wants to hear your views on his proposals to reshape services in Northern Ireland. Changing the practices,…
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