EDF UK still interested in building nuclear reactors
The chief executive officer of the United Kingdom subsidiary of Electricite de France's or EDF disclosed that the energy giant was still interested in constructing an additional four nuclear power plants in the United Kingdom. He added that they planned ...
by Jenson Brayshaw July 2nd, 2008
Wind energy development facing obstacles
Though the Renewable Energy Strategy recently unveiled by Gordon Brown the British Prime Minister has been welcomed, the wind energy sector has claimed that there are obstacles standing in the rapid development of wind power generation facilities. Renewable Energy Systems which ...
by Emma Young July 2nd, 2008
Rising electricity bills reduce spending on food
A new research conducted has revealed that the rising prices of electricity are forcing Britons to reduce their spending on food. Also the study titled Costing the Earth by the Ernst & Young auditing firm issued a warning that the prices for electricity and gas might increase by an additional
by Justin Becks July 1st, 2008
Wind farm developer appeals
A developer of wind farms has appealed against a decision to deny him the right to set up wind energy turbines in Northumberland. The wind farm developer, Catamount Energy had proposed to erect six wind energy turbines at Barmoor, in ...
by Tessa Clarke July 1st, 2008
Power outage in Greater Manchester
Hundreds of households were left without electricity after thieves stole copper wires at a power substation. Approximately seven hundred households were affected and these were in Chesham Fold and Radcliffe in Bury, Greater Manchester. The electricity supplier for the area, United Utilities, assured the affected customers that its technicians and engineers were
by Emma Young July 1st, 2008
Wind energy not considered reliable
As per a newly-released report wind energy is not considered reliable enough to be sufficient for electricity requirements in the United Kingdom. The newly-released report claims that the wind patterns all over the nation are erratic and have no chance of generating adequate electricity especially during the times of peak demand.
by Emma Young June 30th, 2008
Wind farms causing destruction of countryside
A councillor from Strabane Sinn Fein has claimed that the big number of wind energy projects within a six and a half kilometre radius outside Castlederg is causing destruction to the countryside and yet the locals are not enjoying any environmental benefits. It was during a Strabane District Council meeting that
by Lynnette Adamson June 30th, 2008
Green energy to add household bills by £260
The wind energy programme that has been unveiled by the government will cause an increase of two hundred and sixty sterling pounds to the annual household bills. But the government has maintained that the sacrifice was necessary in order to ...
by Samantha Donovan June 30th, 2008
More wind farms approved in Scotland
The government of Scotland gave the go-ahead to 2 more onshore wind energy schemes situated in South Ayrshire. The two wind farms will have a combined generation capacity of two hundred and sixty four megawatts. The firm charged with the responsibility ...
by Lynnette Adamson June 29th, 2008
Britain to be turned into Saudi Arabia of wind
British Prime Minister has disclosed that his government will give encouragement to energy utilities to develop seven thousand wind energy turbines as part of the efforts to decrease the dependency of Britain on fossil fuels as well as a way ...
by Emma Young June 29th, 2008
More wind farms needed in Dorset
It has been disclosed that if Dorset is to attain the green energy production goal that was set for the year 2010, then 4 more wind energy schemes are required. A spokesperson for Regen South West, which is an agency for ...
by Emma Young June 29th, 2008
