A new energy crisis is inevitable unless controversial plans to ignite coal seams off the Fife coast are explored. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/news/local/fife/oil-baron-algy-cluff-claims-forth-ucg-energy-scheme-will-save-britain-from-darkness-1.163992
Coal plants already running in the UK won’t be put under stricter emissions rules in future. http://www.energylivenews.com/2013/12/12/lords-vote-against-tougher-coal-plants-rule-in-uk/
The UK’s proposal was to allow biofuels to count double. If it had gone through, the 2020 goal for 20% of energy to be sourced from renewable sources would have effectively been reduced to 19.6%. http://www.windpowermonthly.com/article/1224708/eu-blocks-uks-2020-downgrade-attempt
In the last 13 years an astonishing 2,428 wind power projects have been given the green light from planners in Northern Ireland, leaving some of our most beautiful landscapes crowded with wind turbines. http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/wind-farms-map-reveals-how-theyve-swarmed-across-northern-ireland-in-13-years-29831716.html
A BLADE that flew off a wind turbine into a field earmarked for development could have killed someone, says a Copeland councillor. http://www.in-cumbria.com/wind-turbine-blade-shears-off-1.1104503
The wind turbine collapsed in a field at Luton near Teignmouth A wind turbine has collapsed in strong winds which swept across Devon on Saturday night. No-one was reported injured after the 27m (89ft) high turbine came down in a field at Higher Rixdale Farm at Luton, near Teignmouth. Forecasters Read more
Residents on the Hebridean islands of Barra and Vatersay are now the proud owners of a 100% community-owned 900kW wind turbine. http://www.energyvoice.com/2013/12/barra-vatersay-community-wind-turbine-hurdle-race-complete/
Scotland cannot afford to be left behind in the fracking revolution as the wider UK begins to embrace the energy source, the Scottish Conservatives have said. http://www.scottishconservatives.com/2013/12/scotland-cant-afford-miss-fracking-revolution/