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Green Energy Scene

Scotland

Interested in green issues and saving the planet

Interests: energy, green, electricity, solar power, renewables, wind energy, hydro power, energy suppliers, energy bills, environment

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Energy Tariffs Clarity Proposal

Energy watchdog, Ofgem, have announced that there are to be a fresh set of reforms when it comes to energy tariffs. Companies are being forced into informing their customers about which of their tariffs are cheaper and are looking to limit the amount of tariffs that are to be available... Continue reading

Posted Nov 19, 2012 at Green Energy Scene

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Renewable Energy: The Missing Link

What do we do when there is too much power being produced by renewable energy sources? Well, here we have included a link from educational website TED. Here the guest speaker is Donald Sadoway who, in this insprational talk, discusses about how to store energy when the sun isn't shining... Continue reading

Posted Nov 19, 2012 at Green Energy Scene

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BBC debate on future UK energy mix

There was an interesting debate on the BBC Radio 4 Today programme this morning, discussing how energy policy in the UK should evolve in the years ahead. The debate between James Vaccaro, of Triodos Renewables, and Malcolm Webb, chief executive of Oil and Gas UK covers whether fossil fuels will... Continue reading

Posted Oct 10, 2012 at Green Energy Scene

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Dual Fuel Decisions

The term dual fuel means that you get your gas and electricity from the same energy provider. So for instance if you get a bill for electricity from one energy supplier and a bill for your gas from a different one, then you would not be on a dual fuel... Continue reading

Posted Sep 25, 2012 at Green Energy Scene

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UK Government Energy Consumption statistics

To the delight of all energy geeks (such as ourselves), the UK government have released a goldmine of information for us to get our teeth into. Yes, the annual 'Energy consumption in the United Kingdom’ (ECUK) statistics have been published. ECUK is a National Statistics publication that looks at UK... Continue reading

Posted Aug 16, 2012 at Green Energy Scene

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All about solar thermal collectors

Solar thermal is a fantastic means of renewable energy generation that allows us to take full advantage of the sun's energy as a means to heat you household hot water supply. Solar thermal panels are most commonly used for heating water and the general living space. Similar to solar PV(Photo... Continue reading

Posted Jun 29, 2012 at Green Energy Scene

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How to switch gas and electric supplier

With demand for green energy proving to be on the rise, I felt it would be a good idea to share this fantastic from the folks at videojug.com. The video keeps things nice and simple but it still lets you know all the information you would need to switch to... Continue reading

Posted Jan 23, 2012 at Green Energy Scene

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Generating your own electricity: the practical approach

In the last post we discussed a bike that could generate electricity with sheer exercise - but since pedaling the day away for a few hours of light isn't the most enjoyable approach to enjoying green energy, we thought we'd offer some more practical approaches. Although these options might not... Continue reading

Posted Nov 11, 2011 at Green Energy Scene

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Do you have the energy?

Because thanks to some new technology in the home fitness sector your going to need it. You can now work out and generate electricity from your own physical exertion. Apparently one workout session can generate enough energy to keep your smart phone charged up for a week. At the moment... Continue reading

Posted Oct 20, 2011 at Green Energy Scene

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Local Council Going Solar

Just an interesting little news snippet today folks, it looks like Hartlepool Council are looking to get a foot in the door of the green electricity trend. The council are having 42 panels installed on the south facing roof of Bryan Hanson House. The solar panels are being installed on... Continue reading

Posted Jun 22, 2011 at Green Energy Scene

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