The recent U-turn by of some of the UK's leading environmentalists - and one-time nuclear energy opponents - on the issue of nuclear energy, has caused vigourous debate in the media. Their reasoning is that we simply don't have the capacity to produce enough renewable energy to meet our needs. But as this comprehensive Ecologist report from 2007 shows the UK is really a renewable energy powerhouse.
… The future of energy is renewable Jon Hughes Mark Anslow | 27th February 2009 News Renewable EnergyEnergy Oil UK Coal Gas Climate Change Global …
Government energy policy is caught between apparently conflicting objectives, writes Mark Hackett. But there is a solution that is already working in the UK and abroad - to encourage the active participation of local authorities in delivering low carbon energy to the communities they serve.
… authorities are key players in our renewable energy revolution Councillor Mark Hackett | 21st August 2014 Comment Energy UK Ireland Cities Climate Change … chp-pipes-mike1024-cut.jpg Government energy policy is caught between apparently …
Democratising energy would save thousands of lives a year in Britain alone - releasing us from the clutches of corporate utilities, and building an energy commons in which we are all owners and participants, no longer captive, exploited consumers. More than that, it would be a big step forward in saving the planet.
… Reclaim the power! Democratic energy must replace corporate capture PLATFORM | 18th November 2014 Comment Energy Commons UK Renewables Denmark Norway … eigg_wind_turbines-cut.jpg Democratising energy would save thousands of lives a year in …
This is an exciting time for community energy, writes Julia Groves. New guidance will make it easier for local people to invest in local renewable power projects, while other opportunities are opening up for risk averse investors. And the more of us join in, the sooner we can displace the Big Six who dominate UK energy markets.
… Putting community energy at the heart of our renewables … Julia Groves | 7th November 2014 Comment Energy Renewables UK hepburn-wind-farm-cut.jpg … This is an exciting time for community energy, writes Julia Groves. New guidance will …
Privatised energy has failed us, writes Sam Lund-Harket. While energy company chiefs earn millions of pounds a year, one in ten English households live in fuel poverty. But there is another way. All over the world countries and communities are taking energy, water and other essential public services back under democratic control.
… the power! It's time to deprivatise Britain's energy Sam Lund-Harket | 16th December 2014 Activism Energy Corporations Society Health Commons fuel-poverty-cut.jpg Privatised energy has failed us, writes Sam Lund-Harket. …
The UK's community energy sector was badly hit by the financial regulator's sudden decision this summer to disallow renewable energy co-operatives, writes Tammy Calvert. A consultation on the topic ends tomorrow, Friday - so get your views in quickly while you can!
… Community renewable energy in the UK needs co-ops! Tammy Calvert Energy4All | 26th November 2014 Activism … / Wikimedia Commons. The UK's community energy sector was badly hit by the financial …
Nuclear power advocates believe the technology is essential to building a fossil fuel free world energy system. In fact it is optional, writes David Elliott - and not even very helpful. Efficiency and the 'new renewables' can do the job faster, and at much lower cost.
… Decarbonising the world energy system without nuclear David Elliott | 17th July 2014 Comment Energy Nuclear Renewables solar-tower-cut.jpg … to building a fossil fuel free world energy system. In fact it is optional, writes …
The FCA is accused of undermining official policy by refusing new applications for community energy projects with a co-operative structure, writes Adam Vaughan. The key question: what is a bona fide co-op? Is investment alone a valid form of participation?
… Green energy co-ops blocked by UK financial … | 15th August 2014 News UK Renewable Energy Community Green Economy … by refusing new applications for community energy projects with a co-operative structure, … The future of community-owned green energy projects that ministers say are crucial …
All over the USA, identikit bills and resolutions have been appearing in state legislatures - all designed to suppress the US's growing renewable energy sector. Farron Cousins discovers the shady groups behind it all, and why they are fighting quite so hard.
… to suppress the US's growing renewable energy sector. Farron Cousins discovers the … last 11 months. During this period of dirty energy dominance, investments in renewable energy continued to fall by 14% in 2013 . The …
The future of small island states has to be renewable, says Zaheer Allam. But that's only the first of many choices. It's just as important to develop energy networks that are diverse, resilient, adaptive and flexible - and avoid the centralised, unimodal models that investors and bureaucrats prefer to impose, often at huge long term cost.
… Only connect - a renewable energy future for small island states Zaheer … Allam | 5th September 2014 Comment Renewable Energy Climate Change Design Cities … choices. It's just as important to develop energy networks that are diverse, resilient, …
Community energy presents a real solution to Britain's energy trap, writes Hugh Bowring. And here's the perfect opportunity to find out more: Community Energy Fortnight is now under way, with over 80 events across the UK - from visits to wind farms and hydro stations, to DIY solar panel workshops and a community share offer festival.
… Community Energy Fortnight - happening somewhere near … Community UK westmill-cut.jpg Community energy presents a real solution to Britain's energy trap, writes Hugh Bowring. And here's …
Last night's speech on Britain's energy choices by former environment secretary Owen Paterson's caused widespread outrage long before it was delivered. But what exactly did he say on the night? Read on, and be surprised to discover that it makes excellent sense - in parts.
… on Owen Paterson | 16th October 2014 Activism Energy UK Climate Change Renewables Nuclear … Last night's speech on Britain's energy choices by former environment secretary … Cabinet for four years I supported Coalition energy policy. However I have become …
Three very different sustainable energy projects from India are among the finalists in this year's Ashden Awards, writes Chhavi Sharma - all of them inspiring and showing this vast country the way to a clean, secure, affordable energy future for all.
… India rising to sustainable energy challenge Chhavi Sharma | 19th May 2014 Comment India Energy Renewables Corporations Solar … Three very different sustainable energy projects from India are among the …
The authors of the recent Climate Safety report make the case for harnessing the UK's renewable energy resource. By Tim Helweg-Larsen and Tim Holmes
… The case for harnessing renewable energy Tim Helweg-Larsen Tim Holmes | 9th April 2009 Comment Alternative Energy UK Renewables Energy Wind Tidal Wave Power Zero-carbon …
The US's fossil fuel industry is scared at the growth of solar power, and its ever-declining market cost. So it's fighting back, reports Trip Van Noppen, doing its best to quash solar growth by imposing new costs and restrictions.
… America's corporate revolt against clean energy Trip Van Noppen | 3rd March 2014 … Ferron sounded the alarm on an anti-clean energy trend gathering momentum across the US. … to "strangle" the growth of rooftop solar energy, he warned. He was referring to a …
There is one glaringly obvious solution to the UK's energy problems, says Andrew Cumbers: re-nationalise the profiteering, under-investing energy companies that have created the mess.
… Energy: Public ownership is the rational … Andrew Cumbers | 9th January 2014 Comment UK Energy power-4-the-people.png There is one glaringly obvious solution to the UK's energy problems, says Andrew Cumbers: …
The European Commission is assessing how it should augment its nuclear disaster insurance. Ingmar Schumacher calls for full transparency of insurance costs in the cost-benefit evaluation of the nuclear industry.
… Ingmar Schumacher | 6th February 2014 Comment Energy Nuclear Power EU Climate Change … Nuclear power highly likely to continue in energy mix A recent review by the World Nuclear Association argues that nuclear energy is still, for most places on this …
The Leader of the US Senate says that under the China-US climate deal, China can 'do nothing at all for 16 years'. John Mathews and Hao Tan examine the claim - and find it's the very reverse of the truth. China is leading the world in greening its energy supply, and has committed to add a massive 1.3GW of renewable power capacity every week for 15 years. Now Mitch - beat that!
… China leads the world in green energy - despite US Senate Leader 'do nothing' … Politics Climate Change Renewables Nuclear Energy hands-up-dont-shoot-cut.jpg The Leader … China is leading the world in greening its energy supply, and has committed to add a …
India's economy is hindered by the lack of sustainable and reliable electricity, writes Michael Jacob. But the new government has a plan to bring 24/7 power to every citizen, based on grid renewal, subsidy cuts, and a big rollout of ever-cheaper solar power generation.
… Solar power to the fore in India's energy revolution Michael Jacob | 12th August 2014 News India Energy Renewables Solar Economy … has earmarked $250 million for solar energy and grid infrastructure. To deliver on …
Governments would need to pump upwards of $10 trillion into energy sector to limit greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere to safe levels
… November 2009 News Renewable Climate Change Energyrenewables turbine1.jpg Investment in the renewable energy sector has fallen over the past year … need to pump upwards of $10 trillion into energy sector to limit greenhouse gas …
Australia is betting the farm on huge increases in coal exports, writes Stephen Bygrave - just as key markets in China, India, Korea and Japan are drying up, with rising tariffs and huge renewable energy and efficiency programs. The policy is totally out of touch with reality - and will lead to revenue shortfalls in the AU$100 billions.
… 2014 Comment Australia Coal Climate Change Energy Fossil Fuels Finance … up, with rising tariffs and huge renewable energy and efficiency programs. The policy is … produced by the Bureau of Resources and Energy Economics (BREE) predict continuing …
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.
… News Nuclear Power Green Economy Renewables Energy Economics hinkley-point-mr.png As the … is illegal, anti-renewables, and ruinous to energy users and tax payers. The result of the … range of public and private actors engaged in energy systems, annual commitments worth many …
The findings of a strategic environmental assessment open the way for an increase in the number of offshore wind farms, which could produce enough energy to power every household in the UK
… Rees | 26th June 2009 News Investigations Energy Climate Change Science And Technology Wind Sea British Wind Energy Association Offshore Wind Conference Carbon Emissions 2020 Renewable Energy Zone Lord Hunt Westminster Grid …