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Mar
11
E.on to cover upfront costs for businesses to install Renewable Energy installations ahead of CRC launchPosted by: charlesa | Comment (0)Tagged in: Self Energy UK , Renewable Energy , PAYS , European Union Emissions Trading Scheme , Energy Savings , Energy Provider , Energy Perfomance Guarantee Service , Energy Bills , E.ON , CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme , CRC , Carbon Reduction Commitment , Carbon Dioxide Emissions , Business Energy Manager Monitor
Mar
10
Copenhagen Accord given timely boost as China and India formerly sign upPosted by: charlesa | Comment (0)Tagged in: Yvo de Boer , United Nations , Temperature Rise , Greenhouse Gas , Emissions Targets , Copenhagen Accord , Connie Hedegaard , Climate Change Conference , Climate Change , Angela Merkel
China and India complete the list of big economies to endorse the Copenhagen Accord and add to the list of over 100 countries that formally support the agreement. The Accord states that global temperature rises are limited to 2 degrees and for climate funding to be increased to developing countries. In general, developed countries have given their emissions targets for 2020, while developing countries have given climate change action plans. However, Russia is still the last remaining major greenhouse gas emitter that has not endorsed the Copenhagen Accord.
Mar
09
MIT scientist claims to have developed artificial photosynthesisPosted by: charlesa | Comment (0)Tagged in: Solar Energy , Photosynthesis , MIT , Hydrogen Fuel Cell , Fuel Cell , Bloom Box , ARPA-E , Advanced Research Projects Agnecy-Energy
However, as with most bold claims of a revolutionary new technology, there remain some yet unanswered questions. Kocera claims the technology will be cheap but there is no indication of concrete prices. Details of a fully working model are still yet to be shown and sceptics will point to the fact that the process of water splitting has been around for many decades, but the problem has always been to make it safe enough for home usage. Therefore, like the Bloom Box, it remains to be seen whether this technology can live up to the ambitious claims of its maker.
Mar
08
My view on The Guardian Feed-in Tariff debatePosted by: richardm | Comment (6)Tagged in: Wind Power , Wind Farm , Steam Engine , Solar Power , Renewable Energy , Nuclear Decommissioning Authority , Microgeneration , Micro Generation , Jeremy Leggett , Industrial Revolution , Gulf War , George Monbiot , Feed-in Tariffs , Feed-In Tariff , Falklands , European Union Emissions Trading Scheme , David Mackay , Daily Express , Clean Coal , Alan Simpson
This blog comes in response to the sparring match between George Monbiot (GM), Jeremy Leggett (JL) and Alan Simpson (AS) on The Guardian website. For a bit of background, here are the articles in question: the first right hook from GM, then JL’s blow to the ribs, followed by GM’s left jab and AS's uppercut.
Mar
03
Power Predictor helps to promote small wind power in AfricaPosted by: richardm | Comment (0)Tagged in: Wind Power , Renewable Energy , Power Predictor , Mali , Kenya , I love wind power , Hugh Piggott , Greenstep , Feed-In Tariff , Ethiopia
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Since our latest newsletter went out (sign up here) we've received a fair number of emails on the subject of Feed-in Tariffs, and a fair number complimenting us on the current success of the Power Predictor. Enough trumpet blowing, here is an interesting account (also check out the inspiring video above) from Piet Willem Chevalier who has taken the Power Predictor over to Mali, and who is now seeing interest from elsewhere in Africa:
Mar
02
“Green energy” loan scheme to be unveiled by Ed Miliband todayPosted by: charlesa | Comment (0)Tagged in: Solar Panel , Renewable Technology , Renewable Energy , PAYS , Microgeneration , Insulation , Green Industry , Green Energy , Energy Efficiency , Energy Bills , Ed Miliband , Climate Change , Carbon Dioxide Emissions
Mar
01
Marks and Spencer aim to become the World’s most sustainable retailer by 2015Posted by: charlesa | Comment (0)Tagged in: Your Green Idea , Sir Stuart Rose , Plan A , Marks and Spencer , Insulation , Home Energy Monitors , Energy Efficiency , Clothes Recycling
Feb
25
Government to give grants of up to £5,000 towards electric carsPosted by: charlesa | Comment (0)Tagged in: Plugged-In Places Scheme , Office Of Low Emission Vehicles , Nissan LEAF , Highways Agency , Electric Charging Points , Electric Cars
As of January 2011, businesses and individuals will be entitled to a grant of up to £5,000 towards an electric car. The grant will cover 25% of the cost of the vehicle, with it capped at £5,000. There will be no limit to the amount of cars one may buy, as “it is the car, rather than the individual, that is eligible for the incentive”. The scheme will be managed by the Office of Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV).
Feb
24
What is the Bloom Box?Posted by: charlesa | Comment (0)
Feb
23
Power Predictor to star at Ecobuild and UK Aware 2010Posted by: richardm | Comment (0)Tagged in: UK Aware 2010 , Solar Power , Renewable Energy , Power Predictor , Olympia Two , Global Action Plan , FWAG , Ecobuild , Earls Court , Aeolus Power
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