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Scottish Hydro Go Even Greener

Icon Written by admin on April 3, 2008 – 8:56 am

I was out visiting one of my mates yesterday, up in Perth Scotland. while I was driving up I thought I’d take a swing past the offices of Scottish Hydro. Scottish Hydro are always promoting the green aspect of their products due to their high level of hydroelectric electricity that they generate. Which is cool […]



Hydroelectric power station reopening

Icon 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 […]



Barclays - Cooler data centres

Icon 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 […]



Investigation of UK Energy Producers by OFGEM

Icon 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 […]