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Councils consider new planning rules to combat growth of wind farms

Birmingham Post — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 07:05:00 GMT

Midlands councils could introduce ‘no wind farm zones’ in an alliance which aims to use planning guidelines to prevent their widespread growth.

Carillion lands £600m Birmingham Energy Savers contract

Birmingham Post — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 05:47:00 GMT

Carillion Energy Services has been named as the preferred bidder for the Birmingham Energy Savers (BES) scheme in a deal which could ultimately be worth up to £1.5 billion.

Economic zones plan 'could bring £1.5bn to Birmingham'

Birmingham Post — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 11:06:00 GMT

Birmingham has unveiled a blueprint to attract £1.5 billion of investment to the city over the next three to five years and create up to 50,000 jobs.

Ambitious electric vehicle plans only benefit 'a handful of motorists'

Birmingham Post — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Ambitious government plans to boost the automotive sector and encourage motorists to buy electric vehicles have been a flop, a Commons inquiry has found.

Stewardson Developments secures £2.3m to bolster green credentials

Birmingham Post — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 04:39:00 GMT

A Midland property development company is increasing its sustainability credentials after securing a £2.3 million loan.

Birmingham not doing enough to cut carbon emissions

Birmingham Post — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Birmingham’s efforts to cut carbon emissions and slash millions from its energy bills need to be increased by 15 to 20 major schemes if the city is to reach its carbon reduction target by 2026, it has emerged.

£16,000 European funding available to green entrepreneurs

Birmingham Post — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 04:50:00 GMT

More than £16,000 in European funding is available for low-carbon entrepreneurs in a programme run by Birmingham Science Park.

Microcab's hydrogen-fuelled car shortlisted in design awards

Birmingham Post — Wed, 30 May 2012 06:30:00 GMT

A hydrogen fuel cell vehicle which was conceived and manufactured in Coventry has been shortlisted for a international transport design award.

Aston University car wins Eco-Design award at Shell Eco Marathon

Birmingham Post — Tue, 22 May 2012 05:49:00 GMT

A futuristic hydrogen powered car created by students from Aston University has won one of the top awards at an international environmental motoring challenge.

Ecospin struggling to find funding for electric car innovation The Raptor

Birmingham Post — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:46:00 GMT

An electric-powered vehicle designed and made in the Midlands has attracted interest from as far afield as Dubai and Singapore – but it may have to be manufactured abroad after difficulties in attracting funding in the UK.

Incinerator delay 'will cost rate payers'

Birmingham Post — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 05:35:00 GMT

A delay in granting planning permission to a controversial rubbish incinerator will “hit rate payers in Herefordshire and Worcestershire in the pocket” to the tune of £16 million, according to Mercia Waste Management.

Budget 2012: Gas and oil given priority over renewable energy

Birmingham Post — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:55:00 GMT

Green campaigners have reacted angrily to the Chancellor’s backing for fossil fuels, which included £3 billion in support for new drilling in the North Sea.

Energy Act could make Birmingham buildings 'virtually unlettable'

Birmingham Post — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 06:30:00 GMT

A fifth all Birmingham’s commercial buildings could become virtually unlettable within six years if landlords don’t take urgent action because of new legislation, it is claimed.

EDF comes under fire for jump in profits

Birmingham Post — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:35:00 GMT

EDF has come under fire after announcing a leap in profits – despite falling sales – as families face a high price for energy.

Birmingham Airport goes solar

Birmingham Post — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:15:00 GMT

Birmingham Airport says it will save 22 tonnes of carbon dioxide each year with the installation of 200 solar panels on the roof of its terminal.

New EU grants launched to support low carbon vehicle innovations

Birmingham Post — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:01:00 GMT

New EU funding of £480,000 could boost West Midlands SMEs looking to develop low carbon technologies for the niche vehicle sector.

Solar power companies dismayed by cut to subsidies

Birmingham Post — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 13:15:00 GMT

Directors of companies in the West Midlands’ growing solar industry say the sector faces months of “paralysis” after the Government’s rush to cut subsidies was deemed to be flawed.

MEBC award for SGH Martineau's construction boss

Birmingham Post — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 07:01:00 GMT

A partner in SGH Martineau’s construction team has picked up an award at the Midlands Environmental Business Company’s 20th anniversary business celebration dinner.

Battery maker Evida Power plugs in to the electric car market

Birmingham Post — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 15:59:00 GMT

Thousands of jobs threatened by cuts to solar energy subsidies

Birmingham Post — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 12:51:00 GMT

Thousands of workers for one of the country’s largest solar panel businesses have been put on notice of redundancy on the back of the Government’s decision to cut the subsidy for solar PV under the Feed-in Tariff scheme.