The bidding for the government power asset that would have jump-
started the competition in the generation sector has failed to push through
again. Jose Rene Almendras, Department of Energy secretary, said that state-run
Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corp. (PSALM) decided
COUNCILS will be able to sell renewable energy directly to the national grid under government reforms announced today. Local authorities are being urged to use their land and buildings to host projects that generate clean wind, solar and water power. Energy Secretary Chris Huhne said lifting a
COUNCILS will be able to sell renewable energy directly to the national grid under government reforms announced yesterday. Local authorities are being encouraged to use their land and buildings to host projects that generate clean wind, solar and water power. Energy Secretary Chris Huhne said
ENERGY Secretary Chris Huhne has been battered for his dramatic U- turn over nuclear energy. Three years ago he described it as a failed technology which would risk an environmental catastrophe. Now he finds himself hailing a new generation of nuclear plants which could be supplying electricity
A DECISION to end a ban on councils selling electricity has been hailed as a potential turning point in the renewable revolution in the UK. Experts say UK Energy Secretary Chris Huhne’s announcement that councils would be allowed to make a profit will see a proliferation of new windfarms and other
THE first new nuclear power station should be up and running within eight years, Chris Huhne, the Energy Secretary, said yesterday. A number of potential sites have been found – generally close to existing nuclear installations – with the target of power on stream by 2018. Mr Huhne, who in
Chris Huhne insists Britain’s new nuclear power stations will be built on time, but scepticism remains. Sarah Arnott reports Britain’s nuclear renaissance is “on course” and the first new reactors for nearly two decades will hit the grid in 2018 as planned, the Energy Secretary, Chris Huhne,
The Department of Energy (DOE) will put all government energy service
contracts under the microscope in its bid to even the playing field and to
promote transparency in the sector. Energy Secretary Jose Rene Almendras said the agency began sifting through
all contracts of petroleum, geothermal,
ENERGY Secretary Chris Huhne says there’s ‘no money’ for nuclear power stations (Mail). Doesn’t he know we spend millions on nuclear power every day? It comes from France. A massive cable under the Channel from Sangatte to Folkestone ensures that Britain doesn’t suffer power cuts. When the French
ENERGY bills may leap pounds 300-a-year if Britain is to meet its climate change targets. Energy Secretary Chris Huhne yesterday outlined plans to cut carbon emissions by 80% in the next 40 years. The plans, which include smart meters in all homes and more investment in renewable energy, would
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