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United Kingdom Department of Energy and Climate Change: 10million to spur on innovation in offshore wind innovators with novel ideas to reduce the cost of offshore wind energy are today being invited to get their ideas off the drawing board and into turbines out at sea with the launch of two competitions. As highlighted in the Offshore Wind Technology Innovation Needs Assessment (TINA) published by the Low Carbon Innovation Coordination Group (LCICG) in February this year, o...ffshore wind has tremendous potential to reduce the UK’s reliance on imported fossil fuels, helping cut carbon and meet the UK’s renewables targets. Innovation is key to improving efficiency and cutting costs but further investment is needed in this area. Read the DECC press notice in full

The Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2006: guidelines on the appointment of notified bodies URN: 12/1249 Publication date: 1 Nov 2012 Describes the UK requirements for assessing and appointing notified bodies under the Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2006 (No.3418), which implement the provisions of the EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2004/108/EC) in UK law.... For more on this BIS publications please visit: http://www.bis.gov.uk/publications.

North Sea oil and gas licensing round bonanza UK oil and gas investment looks set to flourish after the Government announces winners of the record breaking 27th Licensing Round today. A total of 167 new licenses have been offered by DECC covering 330 North Sea blocks - with a further 61 blocks under environmental assessment.... Read the DECC press notice in full Read John Hayes' Written Ministerial Statement

By Birmingham Mail David Cameron insists UK energy policy has not changed despite minister saying 'enough is enough' on wind farms 31 Oct 2012 14:11... Tory John Hayes claimed in draft speech leaked to press that he would protect 'our green and pleasant land' from turbines Share on print Share on email A wind farm in Spalding, Lincolnshire A wind farm in Spalding, Lincolnshire David Cameron insisted that the Government's energy policy has not changed, after a Tory minister attacked the way wind farms were being "peppered" across the countryside. But the Prime Minister left the door open for a halt to development once current planned projects are completed. Coalition tensions over energy policy erupted after Energy Minister John Hayes said "enough is enough" and vowed to "protect our green and pleasant land".