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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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Wind turbines cause lifestock deaths?

Accoridng to a BBC news article, there is another problem with wind turbines. According to a Taiwanese farmer many of his goats have died due to lack of sleep because of excessive turbine noise. My fear is that this will … Continue reading

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Vestas Closing Isle of Wight Factory

You may have realised that the Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas have announced a raft of job losses worldwide, including the closure of the factory on the Isle of Wight which employs 450 people and more details on this can … Continue reading

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More media appearances

It's been a week of good broadcast coverage for our expert spokespeople. You can hear Harry Mayers from Energy Saving Trust Scotland giving energy tips in the home on BBC Radio Scotland show MacAuley and Co here Keep your eyes … Continue reading

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…on the BBC again

One of our Energy Doctors Sarah Compo participated in a lengthy chat on Radio 5 Live's Gabby Logan Show today about the consumer issues around installing renewable technologies in your home. You can catch it here

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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 Continue reading

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Hydro power on the river Avon

Wiltshire Council is looking into installing a new hydro-electric plant on the river Avon just down the road from our offices. The £1m scheme could provide half the power needed for the nearby council buildings, according to this report from… Continue reading

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More media appearances

It’s been a week of good broadcast coverage for our expert spokespeople. You can hear Harry Mayers from Energy Saving Trust Scotland giving energy tips in the home on BBC Radio Scotland show MacAuley and Co here Keep your eyes… Continue reading

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…on the BBC again

One of our Energy Doctors Sarah Compo participated in a lengthy chat on Radio 5 Live’s Gabby Logan Show today about the consumer issues around installing renewable technologies in your home. You can catch it here Continue reading

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A letter from the Green Pole

By Father Christmas…
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/8426269.stm
“Environmentalists Felix Dodds and Michael Strauss use this week’s Green Room to pass on a message from a seasonal contributor. They write: “Though he usually prefers to act… Continue reading

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