Tag Archives: Policy
-
Just how green is the Coalition?
What challenges does Britain need to overcome in order to implement the transition to a low-carbon economy? Will Straw, of the Institute for Public Policy Research, examines the Coalition Government’s record
-
Mastering rules, regulations and taxes will pay off
Red tape and taxes could be discouraging, but as Charles Orton-Jones discovers, these are obstacles which can be overcome
-
Keeping lights on and energy green
Government reform of the electricity market has been broadly welcomed, writes Mike Scott, but there are fears that the pace of change is too slow
-
Home-grown green power
With supplies of traditional fuels starting to run out, offshore wind can help improve Europe’s energy security, writes Flemmich Webb
-
Does wind of change blow fair?
Policymakers and opinion formers in the energy sector agree Europe faces tough choices to meet the challenges of climate change, rising prices at a time of austerity and geopolitical instability. Here five leading supporters of offshore wind power assess prospects
-
Green Investment Bank’s crucial role
The core of any business model is a predictable return on investment, but uncertainty surrounds the cost of next-generation wind turbines, writes Tim Probert
-
Does all insider trading break rules?
Meziane Lasfer, professor of finance at London’s Cass Business School, examines insider trading and explains the complexities of appropriate regulation
-
When swindlers strike be ready to hit back
Preparing for the worst can pay dividends in business where fraud can hit a company’s reputation as well as its revenue. So a successful recovery depends on planning and forensic readiness, writes Rod Newing