Sit-In Over Lost Jobs At Vestas UK Plant
More controversy is being stirred up on the small Isle of Wight today. Workers for the Vesta Blades wind energy plant were turned away at the entrance by police. The workers were denied entrance to the plant as a result ...
by Tessa Clarke July 21st, 2009
UK Renewable Energy Industry Wants £625 Million
The renewable energy industry leaders are asking for the government to spend the £625 million it pledged right away. The Renewable Energy Association has noted that the UK is already falling behind other countries in terms of renewable energy investments. ...
by Tessa Clarke March 9th, 2009
Energy Companies Faced with £4.7bn Bill
The UK has been looking for ways to generate renewable energy. Nuclear power stations and wind farms have seemed to be the answer. However, the bill that comes along with hooking these new sources of power up to the UK ...
by Lynnette Adamson March 6th, 2009
The Severn River to Help UK Energy Needs
To help the UK reach its goal of using more renewable energy ,the Severn, one of the principal rivers in Britain, will be getting a 10 mile long barrage. This barrage will be able to generate a significant amount of ...
by Jenson Brayshaw March 5th, 2009
UK’s Energy Saving Day Makes No Impact
The UK's Energy Saving Day, known as E-Day to many, did not live up to expectations. E-Day is a 24 hour period when consumers were asked to turn off electricity-guzzling equipment while not in use. Energy consumption was monitored by the National Grid. To the disappointment of many, energy usage
by Jason Drew May 18th, 2008
Energy Bills for UK Households On The Rise
Warnings have been issued stating that energy bills are on the rise for households in the UK. The largest hikes are expected during the winter months, hitting an all-time high when 2008 comes to a close. Future increases are expected well into 2009. When wholesale costs increase this translates into
by Emma Young May 15th, 2008
Energy Saving Day a Flop
The UK's first try at a Energy Saving Day has ended with no noticeable reduction in the country's electricity usage. E-Day efforts asked people to switch off electrical devices they did not need over a period of 24 hours and ...
by Emma Young May 15th, 2008
