STA responds to reports of possible policy changes for solar power
BusinessGreen quotes Government sources confirming that DECC will launch an “imminent” review of solar support schemes. If this includes the Renewables Obligation (RO) this will be the third RO Review for solar power in less than three years. The STA has been concerned about this prospect for some time and is expecting a meeting with […]
Carbon Trust calls for businesses to adapt or die
The Carbon Trust today launches a new report examining the need for businesses to urgently assess their exposure to resource challenges in order to future proof their business models in today’s resource-constrained world. Business resource challenges such as the increasing scarcity of land, energy, water and materials are quickly intensifying. For example, there could be […]
FPS supports Big Energy Saving Week
The trade association for the oil distribution industry FPS (Federation of Petroleum Suppliers) is supporting Big Energy Saving Week 2014 in a bid to help off-grid householders reduce their energy bills. The FPS, which represents 80% of all oil distribution companies across the UK, is offering all consumers who use oil heating systems money-saving tips […]
Three ministers to be quizzed by Lords on generating value from our waste
Three Ministers will give evidence next Tuesday 14 January to the Lords Committee investigating the potential wealth to be generated from waste. Michael Fallon MP, Minister of State for Business and Energy at BIS and Minister of State for Energy at DECC, Gregory Barker MP, Minister of State for Climate Change at DECC, and Dan […]
‘U-turn yet again throws renewables into turmoil’
The Association said that whilst rising energy bills are a great concern, rolling back the green levies which fund environmental schemes is unlikely to deliver a long term solution to high energy costs and demand. CLA President Harry Cotterell said: “The Prime Minister’s recent statement and subsequent rows between political parties yet again creates uncertainty […]
2013 Defense Energy Technology Challenge (DETC)
SEaB Energy, the multi award winning manufacturer of small scale power plants, has been selected as one of the Winners in the 2013 Defense Energy Technology Challenge (DETC) that forms part a major part of the annual Asia Pacific Clean Energy Summit (Hawai‘i, September 9 – 11). Along with 15 other winners, SEaB Energy was […]
Developer hails green light for pumped storage scheme
Today’s decision to approve plans for a 600MWh electricity pumped storage facility in disused slate quarries near Llanberis in north Wales has been hailed by the scheme’s developer as a key step in enabling Britain’s low carbon energy strategy and ensuring the lights stay on. Quarry Battery Company, which is aiming for the GBP 100m […]
The Energy Advice Line calls for renewables financial support
Julian Morgan, managing director of the price comparison, switching and advice service for energy consumers, said that organisations could save money and benefit the community as a whole by generating some of their own electricity. MPs on the Energy and Climate Change Committee have recommended that businesses, farms, co-operatives, local authorities and housing associations should […]
State of Independence
You may not of heard of BeFree Power before – but I’m sure that you will in the near future (the very fact that you are reading this means that their message is getting out there). So who are they, what do they do…and why do they think it is so important to get their […]
