Written by Nick on March 27, 2008 – 11:49 am
Chief environment scientist calls for delay
The BBC announced today that the chief environment scientist has called for a delay on a switch towards until tests on sustainability can be conducted thoroughly and accurately.
Professor Robert Watson warned that biofuels policy in the EU and UK maybe ahead of science and to switch to biofuels before having […]
Written by Nick on March 27, 2008 – 11:47 am
Inverness power plant to reopen after 32 years
After 32 years it has been announced that there is plans to reopen the hydroelectric power plant near Whin Park in Inverness, Scotland.
The power generated would be used to offset the cost of the cities Old Town and Ness Bridge.
Local fisherman are concerned about the effect that reopening […]
Written by Nick on March 25, 2008 – 11:01 am
Easter egg manufactures have defaulted on pledges to reduce Easter egg packaging, it was reported in The Independent news paper.
Despite vocal announcements from Cadbury, Green & Black’s and Thorntons in 2007 there has been no reduction in the amount of packaging used; at times the chocolate will only make up 10% of the total […]
Written by Nick on March 19, 2008 – 10:59 am
Government plans to sell British Energy stake
It was announced on Monday that German energy giant RWE are ready to offer £2 Billion for the governments 35% share in British energy.
Commentators suggest that this move would cause “serious damage to price competition”. RWE’s take over of the the governments 35% share of the would reduce the […]
Written by Nick on March 18, 2008 – 2:25 pm
Barclays aim for greener energy targets
It was announced yesterday that Barclays bank will be aiming to cut it’s energy emissions by switching to HP’s dynamic smart cooling system.
This move follows a line of companies moving to reduce their energy emissions through their data centres. Google have plans for renewable energy to reduce the strain that […]
Written by admin on March 13, 2008 – 11:47 am
Recently OFGEM, The Office of Gas and Electricity Markets, launched an investigation into the rises in energy prices being experienced by UK electricity and gas customers.
This investigation has followed hot on the heels of Centrica, the owner of British Gas reporting £1.9 billion of annual profits, a new record for Centrica. In recent times accusations […]
Written by admin on March 12, 2008 – 10:59 am
I’m proud to announce that the UK Energy guide is now live - it took a little longer than we anticipated but we hope you’ll agree it was worth the wait.
From now on we’ll be posting regularly about what is happening in the UK energy market with everything from advice on how you could save […]