Largest wind farm of Europe in Scotland
Scottish ministers have given consent for development of 456MW wind farm in southern Scotland. On completion, it will be Europe's biggest onshore wind farm. The wind farm, called Clyde was earlier owned by Airtricity. However, Scottish ...
by Tessa Clarke July 27th, 2008
Schools Show the Way by Using Solar Power
Peacehaven Community School, a secondary school at East Sussex is in the process of setting a tremendous example by using green energy. The school will now have solar panels that have the capacity to power more than 30000 hours ...
by Lynnette Adamson July 26th, 2008
Scottish and Southern Energy Warn of Future Price Rise
The power company, Scottish and Southern Energy issued a rather solemn statement to its 9 million subscribers, warning of gas and electricity price hikes. Ian Merchant, who heads the energy supply company that is based at Perth addressed the ...
by Justin Becks July 26th, 2008
Warning Bells Ring to Fix Energy Suppliers
In a huge blow to its customers, EDF has increased its gas and electricity rates by twenty two percent and seventeen percent in that order. This should serve as an immediate push to customers who've failed to fix their energy ...
by Jenson Brayshaw July 26th, 2008
Ofgem warns Energy firms of declaring social tariffs
An energy regulator has warned energy firms not to make claims of helping poor customers, slapped by soaring bills, unless their "social tariffs" are the best deals they offer. The energy watchdog, Ofgem, announced that none of the six major British ...
by Jenson Brayshaw July 25th, 2008
British Gas Customers Go Green
Following the British Gas' energy efficiency program in 2007, more than six million homes in U.K. have benefited by using less energy and even more are expected to benefit from the company's "know-how" in 2008. Part of BG's program was to ...
by Jason Drew July 25th, 2008
EDF to acquire BE for 12.4 Billion
Nuclear operator British Energy has consented to a takeover by French firm EDF for approximately 12.4 billion pounds, the equivalent of $24.61 billion, according to a source close to the deal. News reports say that EDF has agreed to the terms of the agreement of approximately 775 pence a share with
by Emma Young July 25th, 2008
World’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm Acquired by European Utilities
Shell which has a stake of 33% in the world's biggest largest wind farm sold out to E.O.N. a German organisation and Dong Energy, a Danish concern. Both partners will operate the London Array scheme that has the potential to ...
by Jenson Brayshaw July 24th, 2008
Ofgem Levies Green Tariffs on Power Suppliers
Ofgem, UK industry regulator has brought down its whip on power suppliers. Those suppliers who levy green tariffs on customers must invest more on renewable electricity. Given the surge in consciousness about protecting the environment, the average customer has begun to show a preference for energy suppliers who work with
by Justin Becks July 24th, 2008
Green Energy Initiatives Face Opposition in UK
Gordon Brown's assurance to promote green energy initiatives passed by European legislation seems to be going up in thin air. European legislations seek to increase usage of energy that can be renewed. The attempt to ease the laws, on the part of the UK government comes as a surprise given
by Emma Young July 24th, 2008
Coal-fired Power Stations under Fire
Coal-fired power stations are the reason the UK government is facing the heat these days. The coal fired power stations will have to be enabled with the facility to hold down carbon pollution according to a report released by a ...
by Emma Young July 23rd, 2008
