Archive for December, 2011
Next Energy Group meeting – Weds 25th January – on Fracking (hydraulic fracturing for shale gas)
“Fracking Hell” – the untold story of Hydraulic Fracturing for Shale Gas. Meeting at WS Atkings, at Woodcote Grove, starting 7.30pm. Open to anyone interested. No charge. “Fracking” is not only environmentally damaging, but there is drilling due to start shortly near Balcombe, in Sussex. Rob Basto, from Transition Redhill will explain what is going on, and why we may need to be concerned. Then there will be questions and discussion.
High Court gives solar FiT legal action the go-ahead
Friends of the Earth and two solar firms have been given the go-ahead to challenge the Government in the courts over its plans to slash the Feed-in Tariff (FiT) for small-scale solar photovoltaic installations.
EU bans production of 60 watt bulbs
Under EU regulation the production of 60 watt bulbs will cease, in an effort to encourage the use of more energy efficient lighting.
LEDs offer a brighter future, says report
Under EU regulations, 60 watt light bulbs are being phased out.
