CBI Welcomes New EU Emissions Targets
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has welcomed new climate change targets and amendments to the European Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), announced yesterday by the EU. The UK targets include cutting emissions from non-ETS sectors by 16% against 2005 levels and ...
by admin January 28th, 2008
Wind farms Hailed As Lead In UK Renewables Effort
The UK wind industry is being hailed as the big winner following the European Commission's announcement yesterday of its climate change action plan. The UK must generate 15 per cent of its energy under the proposals from renewable sources by 2020. ...
by admin January 28th, 2008
EC’s Emissions Targets May Increase Power Prices By 15pc
The European Commission has revealed a radical scheme designed to tackle climate change with a package of measures that will push up costs for industry and consumers. But important decisions on how some of the most polluting industries will be made to cut their CO2 emissions have been delayed until 2010. Yesterday,
by admin January 28th, 2008
SembCorp’s Renewable Energy Plant Wins Top Industry Award
SembCorp’s new power station with green credentials has won a major regional award for environmental achievement. The SembCorp Biomass Power Station has landed the North East Process Industry Cluster (NEPIC) Environment Award. It converts sustainable wood into renewable energy, powering ...
by admin January 28th, 2008
NI Minister Supports Renewable Energy Report
The Irish Electrical Grid Study was made public earlier this week and Irish Energy Minister Eamon Ryan responded positively to the findings. Today, Northern Irish Energy Minister Nigel Dodds has come out in agreement with Ryan that creating renewable power, such as wind turbines and wave power units, could offer a
by admin January 28th, 2008
Wales Leads European Biomass Push
A new European Union renewable energy expected to be published tomorrow will contain binding targets for biomass energy production for each member nation as outlined in a draft proposal. This has a great deal of implications for the biomass industry, including pushing the construction of the world’s largest biomass plant
by admin January 28th, 2008
Nuclear and Coal in the Future for UK Energy Says Study
A report of Inderscience’s International Journal of Nuclear Governance, Economy and Ecology predicted that renewable energy must be developed alongside nuclear power and clean coal-fired power station technology. The report states that the UK must follow this course in order ...
by admin January 28th, 2008
Ofgem Considers Energy Market Collusionn
Ofgem, the UK’s energy watchdog, is looking closely at allegations of cartel-like behaviour by the country’s top six gas and electricity suppliers. Ofgem has written to Britain’s Energy Retail Association (ERA) to ensure that illicit price fixing is not happening at ...
by admin January 28th, 2008
E.ON UK CEO Predicts Long-Term Rise in Home Utility Bills
The chief executive of E.ON UK, Paul Golby, expressed his opinion on Tuesday that household energy bills must rise while energy companies must make radical changes in the way they do business to combat climate change. Golby also stated that E.ON UK was interested in participating in "more than one" new
by admin January 28th, 2008
Manufacturers Sign Up to Lessen Energy Impact of Appliances
UK manufactures have teamed up with a Government initiative to phase out energy wasting consumer electronics. Trade association Intellect's Consumer Electronics Council has joined the British Retail Consortium, retailers and ministers to further outline the scheme. It is particularly targeting set-top boxes. Minister for Climate Change Joan Ruddock stated: "In 2006,
by admin January 28th, 2008
Severn Barrage Details To Be Investigated
The components of a feasibility study into the Severn Barrage have been announced. The Severn Barrage is a tidal power plant that could create about 5% of UK electricity. The government said the entire terms of the project and the impact ...
by admin January 28th, 2008
