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Peak Oil Reports: The Last 12 Months

Submitted by Alister Hamilton on September 21, 2010 - 16:04
World Oil Production (BP data)
The term "peak oil" is used by energy experts to refer to a point in time when global oil production ceases to increase,, passing through a maximum and gradually begins to decline. This is expected to happen when about half of the world's conventional oil reserves have been used and would result in a permanent supply crisis.

Bespoke 'Energy In Tenements Training' from Changeworks- book now!

Submitted by Jamie Auld Smith on September 8, 2010 - 15:46

Dear all,

As part of our Switched On to Switching Off home energy project, TES has partnered with Changeworks to offer a bespoke 'Energy in Tenements' training to our group.

Scottish Electricity Generation Mix

Submitted by Alister Hamilton on August 27, 2010 - 16:12
Scottish Electricicty Generation Mix 2006 - 201?
Scotland generates its electricity from a variety of sources. The non-renewable sources of electricity generation in Scotland are nuclear, coal, oil and natural gas. In 2002, Scotland's total electricity generating capacity was 9.5 GW which was made up mostly by non-renewable generation with around 1.5 GW of hydro.

Beechgrove Garden BBC1 Royal Edinburgh Community Gardens

Submitted by Pat Abel on August 19, 2010 - 11:08

Watch the programme and understand why peak oil will have such an impact on our food system! Come and join us at the Royal Edinburgh Community Gardens and enjoy helping to make our local community more resilient. Bring the skills you have and learn new ones in a magical setting.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00thwm1/Beechgrove_Garden_2010_Episode_18/

Sanyo CO2 heat pump system installed at UK medieval priory

Submitted by Alister Hamilton on August 17, 2010 - 17:03
Woodspring Priory, North Somerset
Having spent a day in Oban last week helping out moving Sanyo CO2 Eco air source heat pumps around, I thought it might be worth writing a short report on the job. But I've not got photographs yet, so that will have to wait for another day.

The smart and intelligent grid

Submitted by Michele Hipwell on August 6, 2010 - 12:03

For a few more days you will be able to listen to a very interesting programme by Peter Day broadcasted on radio 4 on Thursday 5th. August business programme available at  http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00t7jyv . This programme discussed the smart grid, how we are on the cusp of a third industrial revolution, with various experts giving us their vision of how a new convergence between communication and energy could change the world in fundamental ways. 

World Peak Coal Production Imminent?

Submitted by Alister Hamilton on August 3, 2010 - 22:26

In 1911 Winston Churchill became First Lord of the Admiralty and instigated a fuel transition in the navy (where Welsh coal had been the principal fuel) to oil which offered many advantages including greater speed and range. Churchill commented:

UK and World CO2 Emissions

Submitted by Alister Hamilton on July 7, 2010 - 11:51
UK CO2 Emissions
BP produce the annual Statistical Review of World Energy. This large database now includes information on carbon dioxide emissions.

Renewable energy and home loan schemes from the Energy Saving Trust

Submitted by Michele Hipwell on July 5, 2010 - 10:09

The home loan scheme for renewable energy is closing on 23rd. July!

If you are interested in this scheme get in touch with the energy saving trust as soon as possible.

"Want to know if you could generate your own energy at home? Well done you. It’s people like you that lead the way, try new things, and reap the rewards.

Whether you’re interested in some simple solar panels to heat your hot water or a brand new ground source heat pump for your home, we can help.

Message from the Energy Saving Trust:

Switch to renewable energy and save CO2 and money

Submitted by Michele Hipwell on June 20, 2010 - 09:24

Switching to Green Energy

Why should I use greenhelpline.com to switch? 

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