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Jocelyn Timperley

Jocelyn Timperley joined BusinessGreen as a reporter in September 2015 and wrote daily news, features and analysis pieces for the site. 

Originally from Scotland, Jocelyn completed an MA in Science Journalism at City University London in June 2015. She also has a first class undergraduate master degree in environmental and sustainable chemistry from the University of Edinburgh.

Jocelyn left BuisnessGreen in December 2016. 

Articles by Jocelyn Timperley

Solar

Ecotricity snaps up stake in arch-rival Good Energy

Ecotricity acquires 6.8 per cent stake in its rival, making it the second largest shareholder in Good Energy

clock 16 June 2016 • 2 min read

Automotive

Ford goes electric in race to cut emissions

Auto giant's latest sustainability report highlights how far it is banking on an electric vehicle boom

clock 16 June 2016 • 8 min read

Policy

Diesel car ownership in London has risen dramatically despite health warnings

Number of diesel cars on London's roads has risen by almost a third since 2012, new analysis shows

clock 15 June 2016 • 2 min read

Energy

Policy uncertainty biggest challenge for energy sector, say professionals

Investment is being lost due to an unstable policy environment, Energy Institute members warn

clock 15 June 2016 • 3 min read

Skills

IEMA revamps membership structure in bid to boost green professional development

'Businesses everywhere are having to adapt to secure their own survival' says IEMA boss

clock 15 June 2016 • 2 min read

Energy

Total snaps up Belgian renewables firm Lampiris in continued green investment push

Two firms confirm deal which will see Total acquire all shares in Lampiris

clock 15 June 2016 • 1 min read

Politics

Scotland exceeded 2020 emissions target in 2014

Emissions in 2014 were 46 per cent below 1990 levels, significantly exceeding the country's 2020 target of reducing emissions by 42 per cent

clock 14 June 2016 • 3 min read

Transport

Nissan unveils plans to produce world's first bioethanol electric car

New concept vehicle would use bioethanol to produce electricity inside the car

clock 14 June 2016 • 2 min read

Infrastructure

London's RE:FIT scheme has delivered big savings for councils - but will it continue under Mayor Sadiq?

GLA-supported energy efficiency scheme has helped to retrofit hundreds of public buildings, creating big market opportunities - but how will the new administration build on its success

clock 14 June 2016 • 4 min read

Energy

Energiesprong wins €5.4m EU funding boost

UK branch of home energy efficiency retrofit scheme receives €1.8m portion of grant

clock 13 June 2016 • 2 min read