Strike Is NOT What National Grid Needs

As one of the world’s largest utilities, National Grid, is having to meet with union chiefs today in a last-ditch attempt to stop hundreds of electricity workers walking out during what is becoming one of the UK’s coldest winters – If a strike or overtime ban by workers goes ahead, the energy transmission network could be vulnerable to huge power failures. National Grid owns the high-voltage electricity transmission network in England and Wales and operates the system across Great Britain – It also owns and operates the high pressure gas transmission system in Britain with its distribution business delivering gas to 11 million homes and businesses. Read More

Hot Rocks Will Create R.E. And Spa In N.East

Newcastle University is leading the way in a project to use the hot natural waters below the ground to generate renewable energy, reports BBC News online. The site for the development is below a proposed eco village and the hot waters would be used to develop a massive central heating system. – The scientists and engineers at the University plan to drill a twin borehole system. This would continually recycle water through rocks up to 3,280ft deep. The University hopes that this project will provide a model to then make use of similar “hot spots” around the country. Read More

Two New Wind Farm Projects Approved

After upgrades to the Beauly to Denny line were announced last week two new wind farm schemes in the area have been announced, reports stv. – The two new schemes were approved yesterday. The first is an £80m development at Baillie near Thurso. The electricity produced by turbines here will be carried by the new power lines from Beauly to Denny. The second development is an extension to the Rothes wind farm close to Elgin. Read More

N.E. Set To Get Another Bio Fuel Plant

Future Fuels is a partnership between Future Capital Partners, a renewable investment fund and Simon Carves, an engineering firm. The partnership is looking for funding to build a new bio-refinery in the UK to produce both bioethanol and high protein animal feed, reports tce today. – Under new EU directives 13% of all UK transport fuel will have to come from ethanol by 2020 and the investment fund argues that as the UK currently only has two large scale plants in operation more will be needed to cope with an increase in demand. Read More

Charity Wants More Fuel Aid For Elderly

The Charity Age UK which combines Help the Aged and Age Concern, has said that more help needs to be given to elderly people during the cold weather, reports BBC News Online. The charity wants the Government to increase extra fuel payments for the elderly during the cold spell. Read More

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