Offshore Wind
Carbon Trust Reacts on UK Energy Bill Publication
Carbon Trust reaction on publication of the UK Government’s Energy Bill – a legislative framework for delivering secure, affordable and low carbon energy. Tom Delay, Chief Executive of the Carbon Trust, said: “Is the Energy Bill bankable? That’s the question that now needs an answer as over the next
Offshore Wind and Supply Chain Conference Set for Scotland
The Scottish Offshore Wind and Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition is Scotland’s premier offshore wind event, which will be held from 29 January – 30 January 2013. With around 25 percent of Europe’s offshore wind resource and over 10GW of projects already in the pipeline, Scotland is at the forefro
ScottishPower Responds to Energy Bill Announcement
Commenting on the announcement of the Energy Bill, Keith Anderson, Chief Corporate Officer ScottishPower, said: “We welcome the Government’s commitment to the EMR programme to deliver investment in low carbon generation needed over the next decades and in sticking to the agreed timetable. Legislatio
GlobalData Looks into UK Energy Bill’s Potential Effects on Pricing, Energy Security
The key measure of the UK’s new Energy Bill will be to introduce a government-owned entity that will buy electricity at an agreed “strike price” from low carbon generators and recover the costs from electricity customers via electricity suppliers. The government-owned entity will buy the electricity
GlobalData Looks into UK Energy Bill’s Potential Effects on Pricing, Energy Security
The key measure of the UK’s new Energy Bill will be to introduce a government-owned entity that will buy electricity at an agreed “strike price” from low carbon generators and recover the costs from electricity customers via electricity suppliers. The government-owned entity will buy the electricity
RenewableUK Hails Strong Framework for Investment
RenewableUK, the trade and professional body representing the wind and marine energy industry, has welcomed the long-awaited publication of the Energy Bill. Introducing the Bill to Parliament today, the Energy and Climate Change Secretary, Edward Davey, said it would attract investment to bring abou
Energi Coast Welcomes UK Energy Bill, but Points Out Uncertainty for Offshore Wind
Energi Coast, North East England’s Renewables Group, has welcomed the Government’s commitment to supporting offshore wind projects in the Energy Bill published today, but warned that the failure to establish a cap on Carbon Emissions by 2030 will only prolong the uncertainty of the supply chain. It
Energy Bill Should Encourage Renewables Firms to ‘Commit’ to UK
Trebling investment in low-carbon power provides the “stability and confidence” renewable energy developers are looking for from the Government, according to an industry leader. Sam Pick, of the Renewables Network, says details set out in the Energy Bill, which was published today, will also stimula
Energy Bill Should Encourage Renewables Firms to ‘Commit’ to UK
Trebling investment in low-carbon power provides the “stability and confidence” renewable energy developers are looking for from the Government, according to an industry leader. Sam Pick, of the Renewables Network, says details set out in the Energy Bill, which was published today, will also stimula
Croatia: Brodosplit to Build Two Heavy Lift Vessels for Jumbo Shipping
Croatian-based shipyard Brodosplit hosted a keel laying ceremony for the second heavy lift vessel ordered by Jumbo Shipping, a leading Dutch heavy lift company. A complex project like this was never before built in Croatian shipyards. The heavy lift vessels with 152m in length, 27m width and 14.000t
One Week Left Until Offshore Wind Health and Safety Summit in Copenhagen, Denmark
Next week over 80 of the most senior health and safety executives will be meeting in the Copenhagen Marriott Hotel in Denmark’s capital for the Offshore Wind Health and Safety Summit. On the 5-6th December the who’s who of the offshore wind health and safety industry will be discussing the biggest c
Scottish Renewables CEO Responds to UK Energy Bill
Responding to the new UK Energy Bill set out in Westminster by Ed Davey, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, Niall Stuart, Chief Executive of Scottish Renewables, said: “It is a long time since a UK Bill was introduced that will have such important consequences for Scotland, given the
UK: PMSS Sponsors RenewableUK’s Health & Safety Event
PMSS, global renewable energy consultants are sponsoring RenewableUK’s annual Health & Safety Event next year. The Renewable Industry’s premier event health and safety event, which will showcase the leading companies and organisations within the sector, is celebrating its ninth year and will gather
UK: PMSS Sponsors RenewableUK’s Health & Safety Event
PMSS, global renewable energy consultants are sponsoring RenewableUK’s annual Health & Safety Event next year. The Renewable Industry’s premier event health and safety event, which will showcase the leading companies and organisations within the sector, is celebrating its ninth year and will gather