The UK may be assisted in meeting its renewable energy targets through the development of an offshore wind project in the north-east of England, it has emerged.

The New and Renewable Energy Centre (NaREC) is considering the north-east for a wind development project, which would increase the region's wind capacity.

Newenergyfocus.com reports...

The gap between web-based and environmentally friendly deals offered by power companies is closing according to a Moneysupermarket.com review.

The report states that the cheapest deal for gas and electricity comes from Scottish and Southern Energy site at £945.79 a year which is £50 more than its website deal.

And it adds...

The planning bill is due to establish a framework from which to meet renewable energy targets, it has been noted.

According to the Energy Networks Association (ENA), the bill is to support such targets, as well as efforts to reduce carbon emissions from the energy sector.

However, the organisation warns that the...

Environment Secretary Hilary Benn has called for more clarity of information for consumers about the environmental benefits of green energy tariffs in the UK.

So far, Mr Benn has contacted energy industry regulator Ofgem over the possibility of creating a rating system for the environmental potential of green tariffs.

He has...

The Manchester transport system has become more environmentally-friendly, it has emerged.

Metrolink, the city's tram system, is the first of its kind in the UK to be powered by hydroelectricity.

Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive (GMPTE) has partnered with Scottish and Southern Energy to produce electricity by running water through...

The government may fail to meet its renewable energy targets if more action is not taken, it has been claimed.

According to the Renewable Energy Centre, the current rate of expansion in the renewables sector would significantly fall short of the European Union target of supplying 15 per cent of the...

Although some green energy providers have a reputation for being expensive, an eco-writer for the Telegraph claims that her green home is saving her family money on fuel bills.

Sara Lonsdale claims that her family is saving around £552 on their annual fuel bills through electricity provided by Good Energy...

Installing solar panels may make homes more eco-friendly and increase their sales appeal for potential buyers, a renewable energy firm has suggested.

According to European solar energy firm EcoBuild Solarcentury, a recent MORI survey conducted on behalf of the Sponge Network revealed that 62 per cent of respondents felt that sustainable...

Green energy tariffs are now being offered at more competitive rates, Donna Webner of Fool.co.uk has claimed.

Under the Renewables Obligation, electricity providers are currently expected to generate nine per cent of their electricity from renewable sources - a figure set to increase to 15 per cent by 2015. Failure to...