Tag Archives: Department for Energy and Climate Change

Parliament needs to become accountable and credible


Yesterday several thousand children chose not to go to School in order to campaign about the need for greater focus on climate change by our nation and in particular our Government. It is tragic that Andrea Leadsom ignored this specific … Continue reading

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See you in Court!


When the Government cuts itself, you and I are the ones left bleeding! The decision by solar panel manufacturers to seek a judicial review over U turns in policy should concern us. The idea of taking a Government to Court is … Continue reading

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A Power Broker in our midst


Charles Hendry, MP for Wealden plans to retire from Parliament in May 2015, so it is not unreasonable that the 55 year old should be looking around for some of the possible ways of earning a living post the election. He is a capable … Continue reading

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Power to the people


Our annual production of electricity in 2013 from renewable sources reached 52.8 Terra Watt Hours in 2013, a significant increase from 2012 when the production reached 41.3 TWH. Behind these statistics released yesterday by the Department for Energy and Climate Change … Continue reading

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