Nuclear Power Decommissioning Costs Rise
A report from the National Audit Office stated that work to decommission Wales’ only closed nuclear power station is behind schedule. The cost has also jumped 25% in just two years. The problems at Trawsfynydd, in Gwynedd, are part of a wider rise in the costs of nuclear decommissioning, which the
by Emma Young February 8th, 2008
EDF Readies Bid for Scottish Power
Britain's second-largest energy company could be created from a merger between EDF Energy and Scottish Power. If this were to happen, it would be a move that would spark competition fears in the UK and outrage from consumer groups which ...
by Emma Young February 8th, 2008
E.ON UK States New Renewable Target Very Difficult
Britain will find it very hard to hit the renewable energy target set for it by the European Commission last week, the head of giant power utility E.ON UK commented. The Commission said on Jan. 23 Britain must get 15 percent of its total energy supply from renewables like wind and
by Emma Young February 8th, 2008
Cowley May Build Wind Turbines
Council leaders are in advanced talks with experts about putting 125m-tall generators on land near the BMW plant in Cowley and at Sandford Brake. Experts said there was enough room on each site to fit two turbines. The scheme would be entirely funded by Partnerships for Renewals (PfR), which is part of
by Emma Young February 8th, 2008
British Firm Sells Solar Fridges to Africa
True Energy is offering renewable energy products and services to supply solar fridges to Nigeria in a $600,000 deal with the World Health Organisation. True Energy, which is based in Tywyn, Gwynedd, and also counts the United Nations, Unicef, B&Q and ...
by Emma Young February 8th, 2008
Aerogenerator Turbine Latest in New Wind Technology
The UK may meet its ambitious new wind energy targets through the use of a "vertical axis" wind turbine dubbed the Aerogenerator. At least that's the claim of the company developing it. The 144-metre high V-shaped structure would be mounted offshore ...
by Emma Young February 8th, 2008
Sunderland Looks into Energy from Waste
A £1.6billion incinerator is under consideration in Sunderland as the council struggles to keep on top of Wearside's waste mountain. Officials are looking into burning the city's rubbish, along with Gateshead's and South Tyneside's, to create energy. In October, Sunderland City ...
by Emma Young February 5th, 2008
More Green Ideas for Work
There are any number of ways you can bring your ‘green’ enthusiasm to work. Cycling, group projects, and taking a look at company policy can all spark renewed energy amongst your workmates. Cycling is one of the greenest ways to ...
by Emma Young February 5th, 2008
Go Green at Work
The list of things you can do is almost limitless – there is a green version of literally everything – but here are a few suggestions for your companies computer policies that could spark some green change in your workplace. Computers ...
by Emma Young February 5th, 2008
Sustainable Heat Key for Scotland
Januray 2008 will be remembered as perhaps the most historic month in the renewables industry in Scotland. Legislators came out with three proposals – the European Commission's energy plan, the UK government's energy bill and the Scottish Government's draft National Planning ...
by Emma Young February 5th, 2008
Scotland Targets Emissions
Microgeneration and the installation of photovoltaic solar panels and wind turbines are part of a scheme by the Scottish government to cut greenhouse gases by 80 per cent by 2050. The goal will be reached by decreasing the use of fossil ...
by Emma Young February 5th, 2008
