There are many different measures used to tell how countries are doing in their progress towards dealing with climate change and reducing reliability on fossil fuels. One of the most widely used studies for progress on renewable energy is the Climate Change Performance Index or CCPI. So how did the UK do on this year’s study and which countries are…
Month: March 2016
Is the Swansea Tidal Lagoon Dead in the Water?
At an estimated cost of £1 billion, the tidal lagoon in Swansea was set to be one of the most ambitious renewable energy projects in the UK since the green agenda began. Just 10 months ago, things were certainly looking bright. After the Conservative government got in without a coalition to hinder them, Amber Rudd pushed through planning permission pretty…
Are Biomass Boilers the Renewable of the Future?
There is an undeniable buzz around the renewables sector this year. We have seen positivity in renewables growth in recent years, and in particular, the growing use of biomass technology in homes and community projects. You’re probably thinking to yourself, ‘Biomass boilers are great for the environment’. We agree with you there – to an extent. By far they are…
Investing in Solar Panels is Still a Good Option!
The beginning of 2016 has been bad for renewables, particularly solar which has seen subsidies through the Feed in Tariff cut by 65%. This has led to many in the industry to complain that there will be major job losses when fewer customers decide to have panels installed. But are solar panels still a good investment for the ordinary man…
What Effect Does the Paris Deal Have on the UK?
The recent Paris Deal that was agreed after the Paris climate change conference saw almost 200 countries agree to keep global temperatures to under 2 degrees Celsius and to aim for a warming of just 1.5 degrees. So what does this mean for the UK and how should the government be changing its policies to comply with this? Climate Change…
