A new Carbon Connect report argues that the private sector can save cash, carbon and safeguard the UK’s future fuel security by adopting energy efficiency measures to reduce UK energy demand
… Why UK businesses need to get smart on energy usage Lord Teverson | 28th February 2011 Comment Energy Climate Change Policy Green Deal … the UK’s future fuel security by adopting energy efficiency measures to reduce UK energy …
A breakdown of how major countries compare on their success in attracting investment in wind, solar and other forms of renewable energy in the past year
… Tom Antebi | 29th March 2011 News Renewables Energy Wind Solar Biomass Biofuels News … made the biggest investments into renewable energy during 2010 A breakdown of how major … in wind, solar and other forms of renewable energy in the past year China saw $54.5 …
From education and training to hands-on application of energy efficiency and renewable technologies, this year's Ashden Award winners, announced this week, are weaning the UK off its addiction to fossil fuels
… Energy heroes: Ashden Awards winners help … | 17th June 2011 Activism Climate Change & Energy Ashden Awards Energy Efficiency 2radian-1.jpg From education …
The claims for biofuels make it seem truly a wonder crop. Mark Anslow separates the wheat from the chaff
… Ethanol Bio-diesel Refinery Oil Transport Energy Crops Industrial Bio-fuels Green Living Climate Change Energy Investigates_14.jpg The claims for … research showing that biofuels give out less energy when burnt than was used in their …
In the latest in his exclusive series examining ethical businesses, Peter Salisbury reports on the rise of the leading eco-electricity supplier - and hears how it all started with a cocktail
… Green Business: Good Energy Peter Salisbury | 4th May 2011 Ethical Living Energy Green Living Good Energy Electricity Renewables Power …
As Germany attempts to abandon nuclear power, one small town has successfully overcome industry intimidation and begun its own post-nuclear age
… How one town foiled energy giant ‘bribes’ over renewable grid … Antebi | 9th May 2011 News Nuclear Renewable Energy Germany electricgrid.jpg An energy giant's monopoly was broken as the town …
Ahead of the release of the World Bank's revised energy strategy, the Ecologist speaks to sustainable development advocate Srinivas Krishnaswamy about why despite huge gigawatt power projects, 45 per cent of India's households still lack electricity
… Why India doesn't need World Bank energy funding Matilda Lee | 3rd June 2011 Activism Climate Change & Energy World Bank Coal India Sustainable … of the release of the World Bank's revised energy strategy, the Ecologist speaks to …
The idea of a personal energy allowance, dismissed by government officials, could help ensure fair and equal access to energy and spur collective action to meet emission reduction targets says a new report
… Energy rationing would give 'common purpose' … Change Carbon Emissions Carbon Trading Energy Quotas creditcardtransaction.jpg Every … would be given an electronic allocation of energy as part of the scheme The idea of a …
All European manufacturers and retailers must tell you about the energy efficiency of household ‘white goods’ such as fridges, freezers, washing machines, tumble driers, dishwashers, air conditioners, ovens and lightbulbs. The European Energy Label is certified by the Energy Savings Trust (EST), in conjunction with industry and the government. On these labels, products are rated from A to G, with A being the most efficient.
… Behind the eco labels: Energy Star Pat Thomas | 1st April 2007 Ethical Living Energy Star Eco Labels Energy BTL_Looking_glass_MAIN_2.jpg All …
In 2009 alone, China installed enough renewable energy capacity to meet the UK's electricity consumption four times over, proving a fossil-free energy supply is achievable
… 2011 News Fossil Fuels Climate Change Energy Renewable News co2.jpg More than 80 per cent of the world's current energy comes from oil, coal and gas In 2009 alone, China installed enough renewable energy capacity to meet the UK's electricity …
Friends of the Earths' saucy new campaign video aims to get people turned on to energy efficiency
… TAKE ACTION on conserving home energy (with a sexy helping hand) Matilda Lee … | 1st April 2011 Activism Climate Change And EnergyEnergy Conservation Friends Of The Earth …
Much more than just a tool to engage communities in climate change issues, the solar industry argues it could meet between 6-8 per cent of the UK's electricity needs by 2020
… Solar power: a niche or serious energy source for the UK? Mark Jansen | 27th … April 2011 News Solar Renewables Electricity Energy Feed In Tariff News solarcottage.jpg … reliance on fossil fuel. Under the Renewable Energy Strategy, published in 2009, it wants …
As Japan's Fukushima disaster unfolds, the EU is financing a controversial nuclear expansion programme in Ukraine to increase exports to energy-hungry consumers in western Europe. Tom Levitt reports
… Tom Levitt | 17th March 2011 News Nuclear Energy Ukraine EU Renewables Radiation … programme in Ukraine to increase exports to energy-hungry consumers in western Europe. Tom … with the ultimate ambition of exporting more energy to Western Europe, it has been claimed. …
With a new analysis showing UK wind farms operating at just 20 per cent of their capacity in 2010, the potential of wind power has been called into question. Eifion Rees examines the arguments from both sides
… farms Eifion Rees | 4th May 2011 News Wind Energy Renewables turbine.jpg A lack of … (279 onshore, 13 offshore) producing 5.2GW of energy, according to RenewableUK (formerly the British Wind and Energy Association). Forty-three are under …
Welsh environment secretary Jane Davidson says approval for renewable power projects is being unnecessarily delayed, and indicates Welsh Assembly would support a replacement nuclear facility at Anglesey
… Welsh renewable energy plans 'stymied' by Westminster The … Wind Wales Marine Politics And Economics Energy News windpoweroffshore.jpg Wales plans … 2050 or possibly earlier and export renewable energy to the rest of the UK. She believes the …
Offshore wind power is crucial if the UK is to meet its renewable energy targets - but a lack of suitably powerful and reliable technology could hamper efforts, reports David Strahan
… potential David Strahan | 1st March 2011 News Energy Climate Change Wind Power Renewables … is crucial if the UK is to meet its renewable energy targets - but a lack of suitably … last September, it was no surprise that Energy Secretary Chris Huhne was there to cut …
It’s the biggest green energy company in the UK but that’s not enough for founder, Dale Vince. The next step, he tells Peter Salisbury, is to take on the ‘big six’ energy companies and show us all that renewables are the way forward
… Living Ecotricity Dale Vince Renewable Energy Power Home holding.jpg It’s the biggest green energy company in the UK but that’s not enough … Peter Salisbury, is to take on the ‘big six’ energy companies and show us all that …
The UK government plans to get companies to pay to insulate energy inefficient homes - recovering the money from savings on the householder's energy bill
… Deal Homes Renewables Householders Buildings Energy News Analysis homes.jpg High street … plans to get companies to pay to insulate energy inefficient homes - recovering the money from savings on the householder's energy bill Almost every home in Britain - 26 …
The 2011 Energy Act provides for a ‘Green Deal’ in which households will be encouraged to borrow money on easy terms to finance energy saving home improvements. But will it work?
… Chris Huhne Green Deal Politics And Economics Energy Comment sustainablerefurbcover.jpg The 2011 Energy Act provides for a ‘Green Deal’ in … to borrow money on easy terms to finance energy saving home improvements. But will it …
Growing crops to solve the planet’s energy needs doesn’t work. Recycling the energy in our waste just might have a significant part to play. By Jeremy Smith & Jon Hughes
… Bio-fuels Lessons From Nature Climate Change Energy Science And Technology Archive_102.jpg … Growing crops to solve the planet’s energy needs doesn’t work. Recycling the energy in our waste just might have a …
As the days shorten and electricity prices rise, there’s a lot of potential savings to be made by choosing greener lighting. Gervase Poulden weighs up the options
… Living Home Lighting Eco Lighting Cfl Led Energy Savings Bulbs Energy holding.jpg As the days shorten and … lighting accounts for 20 per cent of overall energy consumption according to a recent …
In an exclusive interview Welsh environment minister Jane Davidson tells Tom Levitt why she won't be opposing new nuclear power or selling off any forests... and why she wants to end Westminister's control over renewable energy
… Westminster is holding back Wales's renewable energy ambitions Tom Levitt | 7th February … to end Westminister's control over renewable energy Tom Levitt: Wales has achieved … we are looking to dramatically change our energy system in terms of moving towards …
With the Japanese nuclear disaster still unfolding, make your voice heard on Britain's sustainable energy future: say no to nuclear...
… | 18th March 2011 Activism Climate Change And Energy Nuclear Power Japan Chris Huhne CND No Need For Nuclear Renewable Energy therealnonucs.jpg With the Japanese … your voice heard on Britain's sustainable energy future: say no to nuclear... Energy …
Shadow energy minister Huw Irranca-Davies calls for a halt to shale gas drilling after an Ecologist investigation and Tyndall Centre report highlight environmental risks of hydraulic fracturing
… The Ecologist | 27th January 2011 News Energy Politics And Economics Fracking Gas Hydraulic Fracturing gas1.jpg Shadow energy minister Huw Irranca-Davies calls for a … Huw Irranca-Davies has written to the Energy Minister Charles Hendry and Secretary …