Tag Archives: Energy Consumption

The benefits of smart meters

Smart gas and electricity meters will play a key role in bringing our energy management into the 21st century. They will bring benefits for consumers, giving us more control over how we use our energy at home and at work, … Continue reading

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News: fears over wind farm rejections

Here’s a BBC report we didn’t want to read – local councils are refusing planning for new wind turbine farms at an ‘alarming rate‘ according to RenewableUK, an industry body. The organisation has reported that approvals are at their lowest … Continue reading

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Scotland targets better energy efficiency

 Scotland's world-leading carbon-emission-reduction target (no less than 42 per cent by 2020) just got a bit more achievable: on Wednesday the first national target on energy efficiency was set, as part of the first Scottish Energy Efficiency Action Plan. Existing commitments … Continue reading

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