by Simon Bowens | Aug 16, 2018 | Energy
In 2012, Conservative MPs wrote to David Cameron expressing opposition to onshore wind and calling on the Government to cut financial support for wind energy. Since then, the Government has indeed cut support but also made the planning increasingly difficult for...
by Simon Bowens | Aug 16, 2018 | Energy
Drax Power’s application to convert two of its existing coal-fired plants to gas-fired generation with a total generating capacity of up to 3600MW has been accepted for examination by the Planning Inspectorate. Anyone who wishes to become an interested party and be...
by Simon Bowens | Jul 24, 2018 | Energy
Drax Power’s application to convert two of its existing coal-fired plants to gas-fired generation with a total generating capacity of up to 3600MW has been accepted for examination by the Planning Inspectorate. Anyone who wishes to become an interested party and...
by Simon Bowens | Jul 13, 2018 | Energy, Fossil fuel extraction
National Grid’s Future Energy Scenarios report examines future electricity and gas demand and supply for the next 30 years and beyond. The report looks at a number of scenarios, including the UK committing to meeting its climate change targets. It also frames...
by Simon Bowens | Jul 13, 2018 | Energy
Community Energy England and Community Energy Wales are currently accepting nominations for the 2018 Community Energy Awards. There are countless examples of dedication to the community energy sector across the country. If you think there is a person or organisation...
by Simon Bowens | Jul 2, 2018 | Energy
A new report from renewable energy consultants BVG Associates that 5GW of new onshore wind contracts in the UK would be delivered under the current wholesale electricity costs and subsequently result in a net consumer benefit of £1.6bn.
