The present government is too slow to commit to sustainable energy – we should let community energy take the lead.
We should let community energy take the lead.
Earlier this month the UK slipped out of the top ten of a respected global energy ranking – the World Energy Council’s… Continue reading
Renewable energy capacity overtakes coal
The International Energy Agency says that the world’s capacity to generate electricity from renewable sources has now overtaken coal. The IEA says in a new report that last year, renewables accounted for more than half of the increase in… Continue reading
Energy-saving tips for SMEs
If the average UK household can save £80 just by turning off devices when they’re not in use, imagine what a business could save by doing the same. What other changes can you make to save more, and what should… Continue reading
UK falls back on fossil fuels to secure winter energy supply
Contracts worth £122m to keep coal and gas-fired power stations on standby will help Britain avoid electricity blackouts this winter, National Grid has forecast, highlighting the difficulties facing the UK as it attempts to wean its power sector off fossil… Continue reading
UK government ‘short’ on climate target
The UK’s official advisers have issued a sombre assessment of government plans to hold climate change at a safe level.
The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) says the government is not on track to meet its pledge of cutting emissions… Continue reading
Buying a new car – how about an electric one?
Electric Vehicle Grants
Plug in car and van grants are available to businesses. You can get a grant towards the cost of a new electric (plug-in) car or van, as long as it meets certain conditions.
The… Continue reading
WPD reopen popular community building energy efficiency grant
From today (12 September), grants have once again been made available to community buildings across Western Power Distribution’s network area in the Midlands, South West and South Wales, to make energy saving improvements.
The Community Chest, funded by WPD… Continue reading
UK will miss its 2020 renewable energy targets, warn MPs
The UK will fail to meet its targets on renewable energy generation, with take-up of clean fuels for heating and transport falling badly behind aims, MPs have warned.
The findings of the influential energy and climate change committee (ECC) show… Continue reading
Leading insurers tell G20 to stop funding fossil fuels by 2020
Three of the world’s biggest insurers have called on G20 leaders to implement a timeframe for ending fossil fuel subsidies when they meet in China this week.
The G20 has already committed to phase out “inefficient fossil fuel subsidies that… Continue reading
All systems go! Our Woodnewton installations are in progress
The first of our Harborough Solar One installations is underway. We were so disappointed that the Robert Smyth installation was unable to proceed but our investors kept the faith and will now benefit from an anticipated 5% return as well… Continue reading