Department of Energy & Climate Change

Committee on Climate Change Report and Government Response on the compatibility of UK onshore petroleum with meeting the UK’s carbon budgets

This is an independent review of Radioactive Waste Management’s National Screening Guidance.

Monthly installations registered on the MCS Installation Database and installations with a total installed capacity accredited through the ROOFiT scheme.

UK-India joint statement on energy and climate change released during the visit of the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi to the UK on 12 November 2015.

Statement of Cooperation in the Field of Civil Nuclear Energy 2015

Guidance to the Environment Agency

Independent review of consumer advice, protection, standards and enforcement for energy efficiency and renewable energy.

Latest projections of non-CO2 greenhouse gases out to 2035.

A Bill to make provision about the Oil and Gas Authority and its functions; to make provision about fees in respect of activities relating oil, gas, carbon dioxide and pipelines; to make provision about wind power; and for connected purposes.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has today published provisional findings from its investigation into the energy market.

Government response to recent media coverage of shale regulation in the UK.

A consultation on the Secretary of State’s draft Strategy and Policy Statement to Ofgem.

Consultation on the Appropriate Assessments of Blocks applied for in the 28th Offshore Oil and Gas Licensing Round

Memorandum to the Energy and Climate Change Committee: Post legislative scrutiny of the Energy Act 2010

BGS Weald Basin Jurassic Shale reports

An independent study conducted by the British Geological Survey (BGS) of the unconventional resources of shale gas and shale oil in the Midland Valley of Scotland.

This document sets out how DECC is addressing privacy issues related to the department’s National Energy Efficiency Data-Framework (NEED).

A new Joint Statement to improve research and innovation cooperation, knowledge sharing and international engagement to further relationships between the UK and Canada.

This document reports on the impacts posed by low carbon technologies on electricity distribution infrastructure investment.

Impact Assessment on Implementation of the Wood Review proposals for UK offshore oil and gas regulation.

Measures taken to protect confidential EMR information and to mitigate conflicts of interest

A response to the Express article published on 15 October, "Electric bills to soar by £1000".

DECC rebuttal of the Daily Mail article on biomass at Drax.

Working draft of the electricity and gas (energy company obligation) order 2014, as at 1 October 2014

Joint Statement on REDD+ by Germany, Norway and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United Nations Climate Summit, 23 September, 2014

Edward Davey's response to the publication of the New Climate Economy report: ‘Better Growth, Better Climate’.

This guidance supports the Timber Standard in interpretting how to comply with the Sustainable Forest Management Criteria under the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI), Renewables Obligation (RO) and Contracts for Difference schemes.

Response to Sunday Telegraph coverage of Renewable Energy Foundation report on constraint payments.

Response to Sunday Times article on value of homes in areas of shale extraction.

OESEA2 supporting documents

Letter to the editor of the Daily Record from Matt Hancock, Minister for Energy, in response to an article published on 20 August 2014 regarding oil and gas reserves.

Consultation on the UK’s approach to implementing the offshore safety Directive, including proposals on amendments to existing legislation.

Stakeholder Report on the proposed energy efficiency regulations under the Energy Act 2011 for the domestic private rented sector.

Stakeholder report on the proposed energy efficiency regulations under the Energy Act 2011 for the non-domestic private rented sector.

Seeking views on the proposed amendments to the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme.

UK-China joint statement on climate change released during the visit of Chinese Premier Li Keqiang to the UK on the 17 June 2014.

The Community Electricity Right is a backstop power, that if exercised would give individuals resident in a community, and/or groups connected with a community, the right to buy a stake in a renewable electricity development in their local area.

Response from Energy Secretary Edward Davey to the Financial Times' articles,10 June 2014, on energy security.

The risk assessment required by the EU Regulation on gas security of supply (994/2010) (‘the Regulation’) and under Article 9 of the regulation.

Statement by Energy Secretary Edward Davey in response to Ofgem's analysis regarding energy bill charges and payment methods.

The Secretary of State has replied to the Times leading article on energy from 13 May 2014.

Weekly statistics showing the number of sub 50kW solar photovoltaic installations and capacity installed.

This also includes a consultation on the arrangements to support churn of an enrolled smart metering system from a DCC user to a non-user.

Secretary of State Edward Davey's statement in response to the IPCC Working Group 2 report on climate change, published on 31 March 2014.

DUKES 2013: Weather statistics

Section 7 covering weather statistics of the latest edition of 'Energy trends' publication.

Report commissioned by DECC to provide a basis for understanding the technical risks and financial consequences of CO2 leaking from a geological storage site.

Memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed on behalf of UKTI, with Rio de Janeiro State regarding oil and gas business development.

Final stage Impact Assessment.

Technical report for Waves 1, 2 and 3 of the assessments research and the Wave 1 Telephone follow-up survey

Department of Energy and Climate Change rebuttal statement following energy company Npower's energy bills analysis.

Statement by Secretary of State Edward Davey in response to the European Commission 2030 White Paper on climate change.

Government response to the Which? press notice “Cut the Big Six energy companies down to size, George” of 29 October 2013.

Response from Secretary of State Edward Davey to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Fifth Assessment Report (AR5): The Latest Assessment of Climate Science

DECC publish quarterly updates on the number of homes in Great Britain with Cavity Wall Insulation, Loft Insulation and Solid Wall Insulation.

Monthly statistics for the RHI programme present the number of applications and accredited installations on the scheme so far.

Monthly statistics for the RHI programme present the number of applications and accredited installations on the scheme so far.

Monthly statistics for the RHI programme present the number of applications and accredited installations on the scheme so far.

Letter to the Financial Times on the Energy Bill and a decarbonisation target

Monthly statistics for the RHI programme present the number of applications and accredited installations on the scheme so far.

Ofgem's report was published today.

A review of current activity and potential to accelerate deployment.

Monthly statistics for the RHI program present the number of applications and accredited installations on the scheme so far.

The EP’s Plenary has rejected the back-loading proposals by a margin of 334-315.

DECC spokesman comment on The Times’ story on the impact of the recent cold weather on consumer energy bills.

Statement from Energy Minister Michael Fallon on Ofgem’s action against SSE for mis-selling

In-line with ONS recommendations regarding presentation of sub-national National Statistics, the following dataset, for 2010 to 2011 data only…

In-line with ONS recommendations regarding presentation of sub-national National Statistics, the following dataset, for 2010 to 2011 data only…

These spreadsheets contain details of population size, geographical size (in hectares) and number of households of these areas.

Monthly statistics for the RHI program present the number of applications and accredited installations on the scheme so far.

Updates on DECC’s National Energy Efficiency Data-Framework (NEED).

Monthly statistics for the RHI program present the number of applications and accredited installations on the scheme so far.

Impact assessments provide the costs and benefits associated with each of the policy areas included in the Act (November 2012).

Monthly statistics for the RHI program present the number of applications and accredited installations on the scheme so far.

This report summarises the Panel’s findings for raising awareness of the Green Deal among women.

Monthly statistics for the RHI program present the number of applications and accredited installations on the scheme so far.

In response to article "Families questioned over TV and baths”, Daily Telegraph, 24 January 2013.

Feed-in Tariff generation statistics

Maps showing average energy consumption

Sub-national energy consumption statistics

Modelling domestic gas consumption in 2009

List of datasets containing information on energy generation, transport, area wide emissions and buildings at UK and regional/local level.

A long term detailed tables series of fuel poverty, which contains detailed tables over the period 2003-2010. This is available for download…

Fuel poverty 2010: sub-regional data

Seeking comments on modifications to gas & electricity licences to set up cost recovery mechanism for energy supply company administration.

Seeking views on proposals to revise biomass, bioliquid, biogas and waste-fuelled CHP schemes certification criteria.

The purpose of this note is to clarify how the ECO targets were calculated. This note draws on analysis presented in the Final Green Deal and…

Report prepared for DECC by EA Technology.

Effects of cycling on domestic GSHPs: supporting analysis to EA Technology - ground loops testing.

Effects of cycling on domestic GSHPs: supporting analysis to EA Technology - simulation/modelling.

Final Stage Impact Assessment to accompany the Government Response to the consultation on Simplifying the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme.

Seeking views on what more can be done to support the efficient use of electricity.

A report by McKinsey & Co to accompany the Electricity Demand Reduction: Consultation on options to encourage permanent reductions in electricity…

The Government of the UK and Norway have supported the production of an independent report to help inform the decision-making process on reducing…

A report prepared for and on behalf of Department of Energy and Climate Change by the National Nuclear Laboratory.

A report prepared for and on behalf of Department of Energy and Climate Change by the National Nuclear Laboratory.

A report prepared for and on behalf of Department of Energy and Climate Change by the National Nuclear Laboratory.

Report from the Lords Working Group on the Draft Energy Bill

This briefing paper discusses the potential for introducing an efficiency based measurement to categorise advanced Energy from Waste (EfW) processes…

Evaluation of the process and outputs of the Low Carbon Communities Challenge (LCCC) - DECC commissioned independent evaluators - the office…

A report by McKinsey & Co. The Electricity Demand Reduction project was initiated in July 2011 in response to a commitment in the Electricity…

Electricity licence exemption for Lynemouth power station.

The Secretary of State, pursuant to section 5(2) and (3) of the Electricity Act 1989 (“the Act”) as amended by the Utilities Act 2000, proposes…

A literature review by Imperial Consultants that looks at evidence on the effectiveness of the EU ETS in driving industrial abatement. This …

Report for DECC by Risk Solutions.

The final stage impact assessment for the Green Deal and the Energy Companies Obligation (ECO).

A discussion paper that presents a summary of the findings of Mott MacDonald’s energy economics team on the potential for cost reduction in …

Managing energy systems more efficiently in the future, and providing new information and services to consumers which reduce costs and carbon emissions.

Report by NNfCC, which provides an estimation of the possible levels of UK employment in the biomass combustion (heat and power) and anaerobic…

A review for DECC of Cuadrilla reports looking at the possible relationship between hydraulic fracture operations at Preese Hall well and a …

Energy efficiency is at the heart of the government’s approach to tackling dangerous climate change and ensuring safe, secure and affordable…

This report contains the findings of an independently-chaired Review Panel which examined the evidence in detail and consulted widely

Renewable Heat Incentive Impact assessments (01 Dec 2011)

The UK is committed to achieving a 34% reduction in its CO2e emissions by 2020 relative to 1990 and at least an 80% reduction by 2050. There…

The Annual Energy Statement is being taken forward through a broad programme of activities and new measures, both legislative and non-legislative…

Outlines policy options, including alternatives to regulation, for dealing with issue of security for new nuclear power stations.

** This is not a formal consultation. ** Please share this information with colleagues and stakeholder organisations who may be interested.…

**This is not a formal consultation. ** On the 22nd June, 2011, the European Commission published a draft Directive, provisionally known as…

Report prepared for DECC by Purvin and Gertz Inc.

Report by Cambridge Economic Policy Associates (CEPA) on behalf of DECC

Emissions Performance Standard consultation stage Impact assessments for the Energy Markets Reform (EMR) White Paper.

Reports the revised Habitats Regulations Assessment (including Appropriate Assessment) and takes into account the changes to the draft Nuclear…

A report carried out by Hayes McKenzie for the Department of Energy and Climate Change to investigate the way in which noise impacts for wind…

Impact assessment, appraisal of sustainability and strategic environmental assessment for the 2011 National Policy Statements for energy infrastructure.

Developments in international refined product markets, the competitiveness of the UK refining sector and the changing profile of UK refinery ownership.

A feasibility study on the development of improved radar systems to avoid air traffic being compromised by wind turbines.

The principal greenhouse gas and cause of anthropogenic climate change is carbon dioxide. The Social Cost of Carbon (SCC) is the name given …

A spreadsheet containing the Appendix 1 for the Regulatory Impact assessments: Estimated benefits from specific initiatives in ESQCR.

A report exploring the short- and long-term risks and opportunities business face because of changes in energy markets.

A report exploring the impact of a potential crunch in global oil supply.

The final Impact assessments for the second carbon budget.

The Impact assessments addressed issues that have rised from enabling a discretionary power to remove obligations to decommission offshore oil…

The Impact assessments of possible issues in policy designed to address compulsory purchase powers for the change of use of existing gas pipelines…

Final Impact assessments providing the rationale for taking action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions – and to reduce UK emissions by at least…

The final Impact assessments of the Government’s strategy and policy statement for the gas and electricity markets.

Funding for forests: UK Government support for REDD+ - a report by PWC.

Access to the final Impact assessments conducted for the Feed-in Tariffs order.

Managing energy systems more efficiently in the future, and providing new information and services to consumers which reduce costs and carbon emissions.

OESEA2 Environmental Report and supporting annexes

On 12th July 2010, the Government announced a consultation on a new Microgeneration Strategy. See the DECC press release Following a collaborative…

Examining reforms necessary to achieve the government's objectives on decarbonisation, renewables energy, security of supply and affordability

A summary of the Impact assessments accompanying the Energy Bill 2010-11.

Optimization of CO2 Storage In CO2 Enhanced Oil Recovery Projects; this report was undertaken by Advanced Resources International (ARI).

The final Impact assessments regarding the risks and impacts considered before implementation of the EU Gas Security of Supply Regulation in…

Energy: How fair is it anyway? - report by the Department of Energy and Climate Change Youth Advisory Panel.

The report produced by the Industry Taskforce on Peak Oil & Energy Security on the implications of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill

Assessment by Imperial College of the validity of ‘Approximate minimum land footprint for some types of CO2 capture plant’ provided as a guide…

Final report by AEA Technology plc, commissioned by the Environment Agency and DECC, on benchmarking as an allocation methodology for heat from…

Managing Radioactive Waste Safely: Initial geological unsuitability screening of west Cumbria - main report by British Geological Survey.

Severn Embryonic Technology Scheme - Final Report and Development Route Map (Rolls Royce)

Severn Tidal Power - sea theme paper: Freshwater environment and associated interfacess. Prepared by Parsons Brinckerhoff Ltd. Full version …

Details of the risks and benefits of the Severn tidal power proposals.

A number of gas licence exemption orders under the Gas Act 1986 will expire on 1 March 2011. It is DECC’s intention to issue a new order that…

A report for the Department of Energy and Climate Change by Cambridge Econometrics assessing the degree of carbon leakage in light of an international…

A report that considers how unconventional gas resources might affect gas markets in the future.

Ofgem’s December 2009 consultation. It sets out further detail on the arrangements for OFTO built transmission assets and presents an additional…

Our diversity statement sets out our vision and approach to diversity and has the full support and commitment of senior management across the…

DECC commissioned Pöyry Energy Consulting to examine the security of the UK’s gas supply between 2010 and 2025, and advise as to whether government…

DECC commissioned Pöyry to undertake a detailed qualitative and quantitative analysis of the key risk factors affecting the security of gas …

Pöyry Energy Consulting - using as an associate the global LNG expert, Andy Flower - has been commissioned to examine the key factors affecting…