Government asks Supreme Court for permission to appeal FiTs rulings

Energy The Government has asked the Supreme Court to rule on whether it acted lawfully when it announced plans to scale back its subsidy plans for solar projects in December. 22 Feb 2012

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Oil company fined a record £2.8m by SEPA over emissions failings

Energy International oil company ExxonMobil has been fined £2.8 million by the Scottish environmental regulator after failing to declare over 30,000 tonnes of emissions from its chemical plant in Fife. 22 Feb 2012

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UK could become world leader in marine renewables if Government adopts a more "visionary" approach, say MPs

Energy The Government must avoid an overly cautious approach and give greater support to marine renewables if it is to become the world leader in generating electricity from waves and tidal sources, an influential committee of MPs has warned. 21 Feb 2012

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Solar subsidy levels will fall in line with costs, says Government

Subsidies for solar energy installations in homes and businesses will fall as the cost of the  technology being used falls, the Government has said. 09 Feb 2012

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