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Number of homes assessed for green deal fell in August, figures show

2013-09-19 13:58:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Guardian: The number of homes assessed for energy-saving measures under the government's flagship efficiency policy fell in August, according to statistics released on Thursday. The 13,000 green deal assessments performed that month was 4% lower than in July and 3% lower than June. The green deal aims to transform the energy efficiency of millions of UK homes over the next decade, cutting both bills and carbon emissions, but has been criticised as insufficiently attractive to households to drive mass take-up....

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E.U.-China solar deal highlights tough climate for green jobs

2013-08-29 10:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Washington Post: European Union countries have long set world-leading goals for fighting climate change and boosting renewable technology. But the economic bottom line might have been a bigger concern when they were faced with a trade war with China over green technology. A new E.U.-China deal to set a price floor on cheap Chinese solar panels has opened rifts among European policymakers, manufacturers and environmental advocates, with green energy taking a back seat to broader efforts to defend a fast-growing...

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United Kingdom: Green deal: just 123 households have signed up for energy efficiency scheme

2013-08-20 13:44:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

BusinessGreen: The UK has completed its first Green Deal package, marking a milestone for the government's flagship energy efficiency policy. Government statistics released today also revealed 123 households had signed up to the Green Deal by the end of July and 286 homes are poised to embark on a Green Deal plan after obtaining a quote. The figures showed that one Green Deal Plan went live in July, with energy efficiency measures installed in the property and loan repayment information attached to the household's...

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