Sustainable energy news UK 2009 Jul-Dec



2009


 * All homes will have smart meters from their supplier by end of 2020, 02 December


 * Government announces consultation "Removing red tape in move towards a low-carbon future", 17 November


 * Top govt advisor attacks Big Power, 30 Oct


 * E.ON reveals Kingsnorth kicked into long grass, October 8 place


 * Go-ahead for new coal mine in Shropshire countryside denounced by CPRE, October 7 topic


 * Government claim energy efficiency scheme expected to have delivered emissions savings of at least 4.4 Mt CO2 per year by 2020, October 7, 2009 Large energy users in business and the public sector will be required to take part in the scheme from 1st April 2010.


 * World’s biggest wind turbine blades to be made in Britain, September 16


 * Government commissioned energy security analysis published, August 5 The Government plans to publish a formal response in due course.


 * Vestas occupation continues; left-wing political parties voice support, July 23


 * Performance of domestic wind small scale turbines highly dependent upon location say Energy Saving Trust topic

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