A lack of excess electricity generation has led the energy regulator to admit there could be shortfalls in supply in the near future. A report recently published by Ofgem predicts that the UK’s spare generation capacity will drop from its currently level of 14% to 4% by 2015. Under special terms in business electricity contracts, it would be companies that … Read More
Carbon emissions up as Chinese economy booms
Global carbon emissions are up 6 per cent to 33.5 billion tonnes – the largest increase in a single year, despite low growth in developed nations. According to new figures released by the US Department of Energy, China is now the largest polluter in the world, taking the crown that the USA has worn for decades. China now accounts for … Read More