Do you want the good or the bad news first?
The Good
Well a piece of good news which didn't make the headlines is
that Scottish Power, one of the Big 6 energy suppiers in the UK has
decided to go completely green. In a press release the group said
it had sold its "traditional generation business" to Drax Smart
Generation, a subsidiary of the Drax Group, for £702 million
($926.3 million).
Over the last 10 years, Scottish Power has closed all its coal
plants. The sale of its remaining gas and hydro stations means that
it now produces 100 percent of its electricity from wind
power.
As of now, Scottish Power has 2,700 MW of wind power capacity
operating or under construction in the U.K. The business is
investing £5.2 billion up to 2022, focusing on renewable energy,
enhanced grid networks and smart technology for its
customers.
"This is a pivotal shift for Scottish Power as we realize a
long-term ambition," the company's chief executive, Keith Anderson
said "We are leaving carbon generation behind for a renewable
future powered by cheaper green energy. We have closed coal, sold
gas and built enough wind to power 1.2 million homes."
Read more here.
Don't forget if you want to switch to 100% green energy, Sustainable Crediton has an affinity deal with
Ecotricity. If you do decide to switch don't forget to mention
us or the code SC1, as we will receive a small donation from the
supplier.
The Bad
It is deeply ironic that on the first day of the Government's Green GB Week, Fracking has
commenced in Lancashire for the first time in 7 years.
Here are some campaigns you can join in protest.
Green Party
350.0rg
Friends of the Earth
38 Degrees