Energy Capacity Gap

MPs call for biomass backing to bridge 'energy capacity gap' Government backing for biomass is urgently needed in order for the UK to meet renewable targets, ensure energy security and support jobs, according to MP Nigel Adams.

 

Ecotricity 'deepens' link between renewable energy and nature with RSPB partnership Britain's first green energy company, Ecotricity, will work with conservation charity RSPB to help protect wildlife when developing renewable energy projects.

£1bn support package for the aerospace industry

The Government has outlined a £1bn support package for the aerospace industry that will focus on increasing the energy and fuel efficiency of aircrafts.

In addition to the Government fund, industry will also pledge up to £1bn to create an institute, known as the UK Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI), which will be used to develop aircrafts that are "quieter and more energy-efficient".

Spread over a seven year period, the funding aims to boost the industry and establish the UK as the world's favoured supplier of aviation technology.

Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, Vince Cable, said: "A step change in technology is needed if these aircraft are going to deliver the improvements in efficiency and environmental performance needed to make air travel sustainable".

Budget 2013 - An Energy Budget?

With the budget just a couple of days, thoughts are turning to whether the government will take the chance to improve the UK's energy situation.

A poll by the Express - http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/385203/Budget-2013-Brits-call-on-George-Osborne-to-cap-rising-energy-and-gas-prices - lists freezing/reducing energy bills as a top priority.

However unless there is increased actual investment generating capacity, then energy prices will continue to rise for both residential and commercial customers.