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Nuclear nonsense ; LETTERS – Daily Mail (London, UK)

renewable energies Master feed — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:11:24 +0000

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

pounds 300 hit on energy bills ; CLIMATE – Daily Mirror (London, UK)

renewable energies Master feed — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:11:04 +0000

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

There’s nothing competitive about windfarms needing subsidy – The Herald (Glasgow, UK))

renewable energies Master feed — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 04:11:13 +0000

Chris Huhne, the Energy Secretary is mistaken if he thinks that wind turbines are incredibly competitive in producing electricity (”More cheap wind turbines are key to power strategy, says Huhne”, The Herald, July 26). Every household in Britain is already paying a “renewable” subsidy to support

MORE WIND POWER ENERGY ; BRITAIN Briefing – Liverpool Echo

renewable energies Master feed — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 19:11:45 +0000

ENERGY Secretary Chris Huhne paved the way for a controversial increase in wind turbines to prevent the UK suffering a power crisis. Mr Huhne spoke out in favour of extra onshore and offshore wind power as he prepared to make a key policy statement to the Commons on Tuesday.

Huhne eyes wind power – Daily Post (Liverpool, UK)

renewable energies Master feed — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 19:11:18 +0000

ENERGY Secretary Chris Huhne said making the UK self sufficient using renewable energy including wind and tides would be “an extraordinary prize”. Mr Huhne spoke as he prepared to make a key policy statement to the Commons on Tuesday. Mr Huhne said it was vital Britain became more independent to

Increase in wind projects – Daily Post (Liverpool, UK)

renewable energies Master feed — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:11:19 +0000

ENERGY Secretary Chris Huhne paved the way yesterday for a controversial increase in wind turbines to prevent the UK suffering a power crisis. Mr Huhne spoke out in favour of extra onshore and offshore wind power as he prepared to make a key policy statement to the Commons on Tuesday. In an

The windfarm surge ; Huhne insists there’s no cash for nuclear – Daily Mail (London, UK)

renewable energies Master feed — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 07:11:10 +0000

CHRIS HUHNE has signalled a dramatic increase in the number of wind farms to be built in Britain – saying there is ‘no money’ to pay for nuclear power stations. The Lib Dem Energy Secretary said a boom in onshore and offshore wind turbines is needed so the country can meet its target to obtain

More cheap wind turbines are key to power strategy, says Huhne – The Herald (Glasgow, UK))

renewable energies Master feed — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 04:11:11 +0000

THE number of wind turbines in and around the UK is set to rise significantly. Chris Huhne, the Energy Secretary, has signalled the move as he prepares to make a keynote Commons statement tomorrow on renewables. In a bid to avert a future power crisis, the Liberal Democrat Secretary of State

Huhne favours wind power over nuclear plants – The Daily Telegraph

renewable energies Master feed — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 04:33:29 +0000

CHRIS HUHNE, the Energy Secretary, will this week pave the way for a controversial increase in the number of wind turbines in a bid to protect Britain from a looming energy crisis. Mr Huhne, one of the leading Liberal Democrats in the Cabinet, used an interview with The Sunday Telegraph to speak

Countries pledge global support for clean energy

renewable energies Master feed — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:50:12 +0000

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States and dozens of other countries have pledged hundreds of millions of dollars toward clean energy initiatives to help battle climate change, U.S. Energy Secretary Stephen Chu said on Tuesday.