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March 2014

  1. Calls for energy market inquiry

    Calls for energy market inquiry
    Consumer group Which? and FSB (Federation Of Small Businesses) is calling for an investigation into the broken energy market. The two groups have recently written a joint letter to Ofgem outlining the issues and claim 9 out of 10 consumers believe it needs probing. The "big six" energy companies supply almost 95% of the domestic market and 70% of the...
  2. George Osbourne Killing off Britain's renewable energy revolution

    George Osbourne Killing off Britain's renewable energy revolution
    Recently in delivering the budget George Osbourne has abolished a key tax break in such a manner that is almost entirely went  unnoticed by journalists and environmentalists, which has attracted several hundred millions of pounds of private money to help enhance Britain's green energy future. Fastened away in the little red book the ROC scheme is the major one. it...
  3. Tidal lagoon power significantly cheaper than wind

    Tidal lagoon power significantly cheaper than wind
    Up to three tidal lagoons could be in operation in Britain by 2021 producing low carbon power at cheaper prices than wind. Initially the company proposes to construct the first of its kind at Swansea Bay in south Wales, They say that it could produce power for about £100 per megawatt hour (MWh). These plans were accepted for consideration by...
  4. Fracking and water pollution - We can learn from the US

    Fracking and water pollution - We can learn from the US
    The US can offer lessons: Water pollution from drilling confirmed In at least 4 states casting huge doubt over safety of boom It has been reported that dead fish have been found lying scattered in the dry silt of Lake Arrowhead. One of the prime sources of water for the City of Wichita Falls Texas. Water is a crucial but...
  5. Bez from Happy Mondays Concerns About Fracking

    Bez from Happy Mondays Concerns About Fracking
    I went along to the fracking protest at Barton Moss to lend my support because of the deep concerns I have about environmental issues. If we sit back and allow fracking to happen in Salford and Manchester, any idea of a permaculture society will end with it. I am standing as an MP to draw attention to the debate because...
  6. Households in line for boost in power cut compensation

    Households in line for boost in power cut compensation
    In the wake of the recent storms many households were left without power. Many will now be entitled to higher compensation payouts. Ofgem said it was would also be investigating both companies, SSE and UK Power Networks, for their slow response in reinstating electricity supplies throughout the recent extreme weather, of which almost one million homes across Britain suffered power...
  7. Energy Prices Could Rise If Ukraine Deteriates Into War

    Energy Prices Could Rise If Ukraine Deteriates Into War
    Mr Davey, the energy sectary has warned energy companies that they must not use the current crisis as an excuse to inflate bills. It has been suggested that if they buy their gas in advance this should cushion them from short term spikes. Currently Russia supplies 30% of gas into Europe. Experts predict that should sanctions be imposed or more...

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