Following the UK Government's announcement of huge public subsidies for the proposed Hinkley C nuclear power station in Somerset, England, Energy Fair has called on EU Commissioner Almunia to open a formal investigation for breaches of competition law.
… Nuclear subsidies: Open letter to Commissioner Almunia … UK Government's announcement of huge public subsidies for the proposed Hinkley C nuclear … ), I'm writing to urge you to oppose the new subsidies for the project that are proposed by …
As the European Commission considers the £100 billion subsidy package the UK has offered EDF to build and operate Hinkley C nuclear power station, Paul Dorfman explains why the 'deal' is illegal, anti-renewables, and ruinous to energy users and tax payers.
… The government now say that these public subsidies are justified because new nuclear … General Economic Interest'. In other words, subsidies for Hinkley C are aimed at: security … to work, it is essential that distorting subsidies are not allowed to appear, since a …
An EU investigation into the UK's financial support for new nuclear power stations is dividing Europe, with critics saying London is flouting EU rules by offering illegal subsidies to EDF at Hinkley Point in Somerset. Paul Brown reports.
… is flouting EU rules by offering illegal subsidies to EDF at Hinkley Point in Somerset. … may permanently damage its prospects. Nuclear subsidies have never before been looked at in … cover in case of accident, do not constitute subsidies beyond what would be available to …
The European Commission has launched its public consultation over the UK's proposed state aid to the proposed Hinkley C nuclear plant in Somerset - and in the process delivered a mighty broadside against the UK Government's plans.
… European Commission: Hinkley C subsidies are unfair State Aid Greenpeace UK … must surely answer is whether the subsidies to Hinkley Point C are required in … the money elsewhere. "Finally, does awarding subsidies to one form of low carbon technology …
Decades of deceit have been thrown overboard with the new nuclear sales pitch, argues JIM GREEN. The new sales pitch openly links nuclear power to weapons and argues that weapons programs will be jeopardised unless greater subsidies are provided for the civil nuclear industry
… programs will be jeopardised unless greater subsidies are provided for the civil nuclear … and the perceived need to secure increased subsidies to prevent reactors closing and to … programs will be jeopardised unless greater subsidies are provided for the civil nuclear …
Green energy is coming under pressure to clean up its act after severe criticism of the Government’s attempts to change the rules on how renewable energy is calculated and further condemnation of the ‘splash and dash’ trading scam in biofuels.
… nor efficient. Yet they are subject to US subsidies that have helped support the … and push up grain prices worldwide. These subsidies are the cause of a trading scam that …
Former Deputy Chair of the Liberal Democrats, Donnachadh McCarthy, writes to Lib Dem DECC Secretary of State Ed Davey about Hinkley C nuclear power station.
… promises, and the coalition agreement for no subsidies to nuclear was accompanied by no …
The nuclear industry remains remarkably optimistic about its future, wrties Paul Brown - despite evidence that it is a shrinking source of power as renewables, in particular solar and wind power, compete with increasing success to fill the energy gap.
… The delay in Britain is partly because the subsidies offered to French, Chinese and … see if they breach competition rules. Massive subsidies Martin Forward is from the English … Europe because of cost. Nuclear needs massive subsidies to be financially viable, but these …
The UK tried to make the EU relax its rules on State Aid to allow subsidies to nuclear power. Now we know - it failed. The chances that the Hinkley C power station will ever be built have fallen another notch.
… the EU relax its rules on State Aid to allow subsidies to nuclear power. Now we know - it … that nuclear energy is not eligible for state subsidies and that the UK plan is at odds with … that nuclear energy is not eligible for state subsidies and that the UK plan is at odds with …
Nuclear power exists for one reason only, writes Ralph Nader - government support. Without the taxpayer subsidies, accident liability waivers and exploited consumers, nuclear power wouldn't exist. And even with all the above, it can barely hold on. It's time to end the nuclear boondoggle for once and for all.
… - government support. Without the taxpayer subsidies, accident liability waivers and …
On the face of it, the UK government's obsession with nuclear power defies reason. It's very expensive, inflexible, creates 'existential' threats and imposes enormous 'long tail' liabilities tens of thousands of years into the future. But there is a simple explanation: it's all to maintain the UK's status as a nuclear WMD state.
… hard to put a precise figure on it, as the subsidies take so many forms, and many of the … to the EU, that the aims of its nuclear power subsidies are to decarbonise the UK's …
As the UK's electricity supply margins drop to new lows, the government's punitive approach to renewables will only make matters worse, write Peter Strachan & Alex Russell. Likewise its threats to boycott Scotland's wind power is utterly irrational - we will need it to keep our lights on.
… Westminster's intention to curb solar power subsidies and to possibly abandon future UK onshore wind subsidies completely has heightened the risk …
Three years after the Fukushima nuclear catastrophe hit our TV screens, Paul Mobbs examines the still unfolding global disaster - and the motives of politicians whose love of nuclear power is stronger, than it is wise.
… taxpayers and energy users untold billions in subsidies, and do nothing to solve any short …
Greenpeace has published an independent report demonstrating that support for nuclear power as a way of tackling climate change would be an economic disaster.
… be impossible without substantial government subsidies, which in turn means the taxpayer …
A review of the 66 nuclear reactors 'under construction' worldwide shows that 49 are running behind schedule, including all five in the US and most in China. The long and unpredictable build times of nuclear plants, and the extra costs that ensue, are a compelling reason not to depend on the technology for either power or to mitigate climate change.
… nuclear power's claim that special nuclear subsidies are an essential part of the world's … nuclear power's claim that special nuclear subsidies are an essential part of the world's …
Nuclear enthusiasts have been singing the praises of nuclear reactors that use thorium as their fuel instead of uranium. Jan Beránek analyses the claims - and finds that thorium is a mere distraction on the way to our renewable future.
… worth of effort and hundreds of billions in subsidies poured into the nuclear industry. …
The EPR nuclear reactor is a busted flush. The two examples under construction in France and Finland are way over time, and budget. If the UK goes ahead with an EPR at Hinkley Point in Somerset, writes David Toke, the taxpayer will pay a huge price ...
… insists that there will be no taxpayer subsidies, and that the loan guarantees will …
On 12 January, chief scientific adviser Sir David King told the Guardian, ‘any approach that does not focus on technological solutions to climate change – including nuclear power – is one of “utter hopelessness”.’
Beyond technofix Richard Heinberg | 9th June 2008 Comment Sir David King Nuclear Power Technology Power Technology Politics And Economics Science And Technology nuclearlg.jpg On 12 January, chief …
Small modular reactors are being heavily promoted but the economics don't stack up.
… billion dollars of direct and indirect subsidies" over the next several decades. No … impact, about US$10 billion of government subsidies would be needed to deploy 6 GW of …
Once united in opposition, the environmental movement is now divided on nuclear power. Matilda Lee reports on why some greens say that anti-nuclear is just sentimentalism
… what has been described as under-handed subsidies despite a campaign pledge not to do …
Irresponsible tactics are being used to bury social and environmental problems associated with the Fukushima nuclear disaster as Olympics approach in Japan.
… trauma arising from the end of housing subsidies, forcing them out of temporary … count. The reduction and cessation of housing subsidies is the main component of this …