Hopes of strengthening Britain’s energy security are often pinned on the fossil fuel industry says Vicente López-Ibor Mayor, as exemplified by the hysteria over the claimed 'discovery' of 100 billion barrels of oil beneath Gatwick airport. But the real long-term solution lies with abundant and ever cheaper decentralised renewables.
… The mirage of fossil fuel wealth - our energy future is green, renewable, … López-Ibor Mayor | 20th April 2015 News Energy Fossil Fuels Oil Renewables Solar … Hopes of strengthening Britain’s energy security are often pinned on the fossil …
It's odd how often the contribution of nuclear energy is overstated, writes Neil Crumpton, by mixing up 'energy' and 'electricity', while a similar trick to understates the importance of renewables like wind and solar. Even odder is how the mistake always seems to go the same way, to make nuclear look bigger than it really is, and renewables smaller. Welcome to the nuclear 'X factor'!
… Lies, damned lies, and energy statistics - why nuclear is so much … to be Neil Crumpton | 26th May 2015 Activism Energy Nuclear Renewables Media Politics … odd how often the contribution of nuclear energy is overstated, writes Neil Crumpton, by …
The UK is placing energy storage at the heart of its new Modern Industrial Strategy, due to its potential to support smart energy systems and the automotive sector. As the energy industry moves away from carbon-heavy production, the twin-approach of renewable energy and storage will be critical for delivering on the demand while securing the future of UK energy, writes IAN LARIVE
… Energy Storage Solutions will help tackle … Larive | 31st March 2017 Comment Renewables Energy Storage Low Carbon renewables.jpg The UK is placing energy storage at the heart of its new Modern …
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 …
Don't believe the spurious claims of nuclear shills constantly doing down renewables, writes Mark Diesendorf. Clean, safe renewable energy technologies have the potential to supply 100% of the world's electricity needs - but the first hurdle is to refute the deliberately misleading myths designed to promote the politically powerful but ultimately doomed nuclear industry.
… Renewable energy versus nuclear: dispelling the myths … | 19th April 2016 News Nuclear Renewables Energy Technology 8164351795_7abfaf409f_o.jpg … writes Mark Diesendorf. Clean, safe renewable energy technologies have the potential to …
Dynamic power pricing that responds to supply and demand could transform the way we manage our electricity systems, writes Claire Maugham, opening the door to the mass integration of renewables like wind and solar. But smart meters are essential to making that happen.
… Smart meters the way to a new age of clean energy Claire Maugham | 3rd April 2017 Comment Energy Renewables Technology UK … are essential to making that happen. Our energy system is on the cusp of a huge digital …
A new opinion poll of 2,000 adults reveals more than two thirds of the public support renewable energy schemes where projects are undertaken at a community level and local people receive financial benefit. The support even extends to wind and solar farms close to people's homes.
… Massive support for community renewable energy Oliver Tickell | 6th September 2016 News Energy Renewables Society Green Economy … two thirds of the public support renewable energy schemes where projects are undertaken …
Just six energy companies EDF, E.ON, Centrica, SSE, Scottish Power and npower control 99 per cent of our domestic energy market but show only minor interest in renewables
… Are the 'big six' energy companies blocking renewables in the … Kara Moses | 1st March 2012 News Renewables Energy Wind Power plyon.jpg Just six energy companies EDF, E.ON, Centrica, SSE, …
According to oil company executives, oil is going to be a major energy source to 2100 and beyond. So after hearing an oil man make his case, Chris Goodall went home and crunched some numbers. Money invested in solar power already produces more energy than if it's put into oil exploration and production, and the gap is only going to widen from here. Is this the new 'peak oil'?
… oil'? A dollar invested in solar yields more energy than a dollar invested in oil Chris Goodall | 13th February 2016 News Energy Oil Renewables Finance Economics … executives, oil is going to be a major energy source to 2100 and beyond. So after …
The Chernobyl nuclear catastrophe may have scared most of the world off nuclear power, write Jan Haverkamp & Iryna Holovko. But mysteriously, not Ukraine, where the reactor meltdown actually took place. Thirty years on more than half of Ukraine's electricity is still nuclear, while the power sector is dominated by powerful oligarchs. So what are the chances of a post-nuclear Ukraine?
… | 26th April 2016 Comment Ukraine Nuclear Energy Renewables Solar Russia Belarus … these states to have turned away from nuclear energy and, in the light of the latest climate … the Donbas. A move towards clean, renewable energy sources - such as wind, water, sun, …
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 …
With the Green Party's spring conference kicking off today, Stephen Hall presents a vision of a future energy system for the UK that embodies 'green' in its technology, politics and economics: low-carbon, networked, locally accountable and cooperative. Big Six, move over!
… Green power! Civic energy could provide half our electricity by … Stephen Hall presents a vision of a future energy system for the UK that embodies 'green' … Big Six, move over! What would our energy system look like if the move to a …
The renewable power boom is excellent news for people and planet, writes Pete Dolack. But let's not get carried away: much energy that claims to be 'renewable; like biomass and big hydro, is no such thing. And greening our energy is just one of many steps to a sustainable world. The greatest challenges - like tackling the monster of infinite 'growth' - all lie ahead.
… Renewable energy alone cannot reverse global warming or … world Pete Dolack | 25th May 2015 News Energy Renewables Pollution Wind Denmark Green … Dolack. But let's not get carried away: much energy that claims to be 'renewable; like …
We need a renewable energy revolution, an end to fracking, no new nuclear power, efficient homes, and the break up of our energy cartels, writes Jeremy Corbyn, All that, and strong protection for wildlife and oceans, no TTIP trade deal with the US, clean air to breathe, and massive investment in public transport. Is there anything not to like?
… Corbyn MP | 7th August 2015 Comment Politics Energy Climate Change Nuclear Renewables Solar … We need a renewable energy revolution, an end to fracking, no new … efficient homes, and the break up of our energy cartels, writes Jeremy Corbyn, All …
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 …
Another week, another renewable energy cut. This time George Osborne is swinging the axe at tax breaks for community renewable energy schemes, writes Aisha Gani - even though previous cuts have already made 90% of projects unviable.
… Government cuts tax relief for community green energy Aisha Gani the Guardian Environment | 30th October 2015 News Energy Renewables Finance Politics UK … Another week, another renewable energy cut. This time George Osborne is …
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 …
It will take decades to completely leave fossil fuels, writes Richard Heinberg. But we can do it, starting with the easy stuff: going big time for wind and solar, raising energy efficiency, replacing oil-fuelled vehicles, and moving to organic farming. But deeper changes will follow as we transition to a more enduring sustainability - consuming better, and much less.
… The transition to 100% renewable energy: because we have no choice Richard Heinberg | 18th March 2016 News Energy Renewables Fossil Fuels Farming Organic … going big time for wind and solar, raising energy efficiency, replacing oil-fuelled …
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 …
Britain has a huge role in effecting the global energy transition to renewables, new shadow energy secretary Lisa Nandy told the Labour Party Conference. But that will mean a complete reversal of Tory policies to attack wind and solar, lock us into polluting fossil fuels and overpriced nuclear power, and maintain 'big six' profits at consumers' expense.
… affordable, secure, democratic: our green energy future Lisa Nandy | 30th September 2015 Comment Politics Energy Renewables UK Climate Change COP21 … has a huge role in effecting the global energy transition to renewables, new shadow …
Surprise changes to the Finance Bill in its third reading have withdrawn tax benefits for investors in community renewable energy projects, writes Georgina Matthews. While some societies are rushing to complete their fund-raising by the end of the month, others have been forced to close. If these measures are not withdrawn, a small but flourishing sector will be at risk.
… George Osborne must back down on community energy tax Georgina Matthews | 11th November 2015 Comment Energy Renewables Society Community Finance … benefits for investors in community renewable energy projects, writes Georgina Matthews. …
Mainstream energy analysts cling firmly to the belief that fossil fuels will attract the lion's share of world energy investment for a long time to come, writes Michael Klare. But there are four compelling reasons why they are wrong. The renewable revolution is under way, and has already gathered an unstoppable momentum.
… is upon us Michael Klare | 7th May 2015 News Energy Renewables Fossil Fuels China bangui-wind-farm-cut.jpg Mainstream energy analysts cling firmly to the belief … fuels will attract the lion's share of world energy investment for a long time to come, …
Can we really produce all our electricity from renewable sources? Yes, says David Elliott - and at lower cost than by using fossil fuels and nuclear power. But powerful forces are opposed to change ...
… Sustainable energy for all David Eliott | 16th December 2013 Comment Energy Renewables Fossil Fuels Climate Change … forces are opposed to change ... Last year UK Energy Secretary Ed Davey said : "There are …