Secret Government Report Finds Britain Unprepared For Severe Blackouts
According to The Telegraph, a secret Government assessment has found that ‘Britain is unprepared for prolonged blackouts.
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Christmas Gadgets To Raise UK Energy Bill By £392m
According to Blue and Green Tomorrow, ‘gadgets and other electronic gifts being given over the Christmas period are set to increase the UK’s energy bill.
World’s Largest Tidal Energy Project Expected to Begin off Scotland’s Coast Next Month
Construction of the largest planned tidal energy project in the world is expected to begin off the Scottish coast next month.
PLYMOUTH STREET LIGHTING UPGRADE WILL CUT ENERGY AND EMISSIONS BY 70 PER CENT
According to the Plymouth Heard, Plymouth is investing in a citywide lighting upgrade that will see its energy bill reduced by over £1 million a year. Around 11,000 energy efficient light emitting diode (LED) lamps have been installed into street lights as part of an £8 million programme to replace all of the city council’s […]
MORE THAN ONE MILLION FAMILIES IN FUEL POVERTY
According to The Independent, ‘more than one million families with children cannot afford to heat and light their homes, official figures have disclosed.’ Over the last decade, the number of English families in fuel poverty has climbed steadily to reach 1,027,000. The total now comprises 679,000 two-parent families and 348,000 single-parent households. Those affected said […]
Offshore Wind Farm Reaches Full Power
Energy Voice reported that the £1.6billion West of Duddon Sands offshore wind farm has achieved its full power output two months ahead of schedule.
Trust in Energy Suppliers on the Rise
A new survey from the DECC has revealed that the energy industry’s attempts to rebuild trust with the public could be working.
Denmark Claims Potentially Energy-Rich Arctic Waters
According to Yahoo! News, ‘Denmark will lay claim to energy-rich but contested territory around the North Pole on Monday by submitting data to the UN which it says demonstrates the area is an extension of its continental shelf.’
Government Unveils Plans For UK’s First Renewable Energy College
The British Government has announced plans to develop a National College for Wind Energy. This will be the UK’s first further education centre dedicated to renewable energy. According to Business Secretary, Vince Cable, the national college will be based in the Humber area and will provide a ‘hub’ for skills, training and education initiatives. The […]
Poor Will Need Help With Energy Bills
According to the BBC, ‘poor families in the UK will need more help to pay for heating their homes as energy bills rise, government advisors have warned.’ A report by the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) claims that, by 2030, subsidies for clean energy will add an extra 36p per day onto household bills. The […]