Sustainable energy
Electricity system flexibility
We have just published our joint Plan with Government.… Continue reading
Groups can apply for Climate Change grant
Could your organisation or community group benefit from a grant? The county council is encouraging community groups and organisations to apply for Shire Climate Change grants which can help improve their buildings.
Grants of up to £5,000 to reduce carbon… Continue reading
Wind power surges to eight per cent of US generating capacity in 2016
Wind power accounted for eight per cent of total US electricity generating capacity in 2016, according to the latest figures from the federal government’s Energy Information Administration (EIA).
The agency revealed yesterday that wind turbines have contributed more than a… Continue reading
ALARM AS SOLAR HITS ‘CRUNCH POINT’
The STA has published a summary of current solar deployment at a major crunch point for the solar industry. This was reported in national media over the Easter weekend. The data shows that this year, solar retrofits on existing homes… Continue reading
Renewables’ deep-sea mining conundrum
British scientists exploring an underwater mountain in the Atlantic Ocean have discovered a treasure trove of rare minerals.
Their investigation of a seamount more than 500km (300 miles) from the Canary Islands has revealed a crust of “astonishingly rich” rock.… Continue reading
Pssst – want a smart meter?
Well most of us have now heard about them, or seen the Gaz and Leccy adverts.
Every energy supplier must offer its customers a smart meter by 2020. But it’s not compulsory to have one.
So, should we bother?… Continue reading
Important changes to the Renewable Heat Incentive
The Government has announced important changes to the Renewable Heat Incentive. Follow our link to find out more…
Solar tax hike for schools
Background
The new hike in business rates on buildings with solar panel installations (#solartaxhike) is not a new concept and indeed the Solar Trade Association (STA) has been campaigning against this increase since the summer of 2016. In December 2016… Continue reading
Low carbon drive ‘cuts household bills’
Britain’s low carbon energy revolution is actually saving money for households, a report says.
Households make a net saving of £11 a month, according to analysis from the Committee on Climate Change.
It calculates that subsidies to wind and solar… Continue reading
CfD auction terms announced – REA comment
- BEIS releases updated Contracts for Difference auction terms
- Next auction process takes place 03 April 2017
- REA disappointment at Government’s lack of support for both the cheapest forms of renewable power and at the lack of support for emerging technologies… Continue reading