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The UK government has launched a new scheme to help consumers save money on their energy bills and reduce their carbon footprint.
Feed-in tariffs will allow households and businesses to generate their own electricity and sell it back to the National Grid.
They will receive guaranteed payments for each unit they produce and an extra three pence per kilowatt hour for every unit they do not use.
According to the Department of Energy and Climate Change, a “well-sited” 2.5 kilowatt solar photovoltaic installation could provide savings of £140 a year.
It could also allow householders to earn £900 a year from the energy they generate. Commercial companies can achieve even greater results
In addition to feed-in tariffs for consumers, the government has also announced the launch of its Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme for businesses.
The initiative is designed to boost take-up of cost-effective energy efficiency measures that are not yet being utilised.
Energy and climate change secretary Ed Miliband said: “The UK is leading the way in tackling climate change.
“Organisations and householders can play a central role in leading the move to a low-carbon economy whilst saving money on their energy bills.”
The launch of the new schemes comes after the government announced that greenhouse gas emissions were cut by 8.6 percent in the UK last year.
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A new scheme, which aims to reduce the carbon emissions in more than one million homes, was launched by the mayor of London today (November 10th).
The aims is to introduce a number of simple changes and larger scale measures to increase energy efficiency in at least 200,000 homes by 2012.
If necessary funding is made available, it is hoped the scheme will reach 1.2 million homes in the capital by 2015.
As part of the scheme residents will be able to make a number of free and simple changes such as switching to low energy light bulbs and energy-saving standby switches.
Larger modifications available through the scheme include loft and cavity wall insulation which will be subsidised for people who can afford to pay and free for those on qualifying benefits.
By installing the measure the scheme could mean a reduction of more than 1.2 million tonnes of carbon dioxide in the city by 2015.
Residents in nine of the city’s boroughs will be able to benefit from trials of the scheme before it is rolled out on a wider scale over the coming years.
Boris Johnson, the mayor of London, said: “With more than a third of London’s climate change emissions being generated from domestic properties, making our homes more energy efficient is a no brainer.
“London is crying out for a much more simple, easy to access scheme to help people go green, and these trials will help us create this.”
If successful, the new measures could provide a large contribution to helping the UK achieve its target of reducing carbon emissions on 1990 levels by 34 per cent for 2020.
A rural community in Scotland has become the first to trial an electric car.
Fergus Ewing, the Scottish government’s minister for community safety, unveiled the vehicle at the Cairngorms National Park yesterday (November 16th).
The minister test drove the modified five-door Vauxhall Astra from Aviemore to Kingussie High School as part of the Clim-ATIC Cairngorms Electric Vehicle project.
“This is the first time I’ve driven an electric car and I’m very impressed with the work that’s gone in from all partners involved,” he said.
“We want Scotland to be at the forefront of building a sustainable low carbon economy of the future – to do that we need more great projects like this one in the Cairngorms.”
Local charity the Badenoch and Strathspey Community Transport Company (BSCTC) was then handed the keys to conduct a test trial of the car.
The organisation helps people with limited access to transport get around so they can make use of local services.
Mr Ewing added that he hoped the scheme would encourage similar green transport projects to be established across the country.
Eddie Middleton told the Dragons’ Den his electric heaters produce less CO2 than the gas version. But can it be true?
Eddie Middleton presents his pitch for investment in his ‘environmentally friendlier’ patio heater Photograph: BBC
Anybody watching the BBC’s Dragons’ Den a couple of weeks ago may have sat up straight when Eddie Middleton walked in and pitched for money to invest in making his eco-friendly patio heating.
Eddie claims that his heaters, which have names such as Zeus and Neptune, produce 50% less carbon dioxide than regular patio heaters because they run on electricity rather than burning LPG gas.
This matters. Demand for his products is good. His company website says that “due to very high demand”, Neptune is out of stock.
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Taking a walk in the countryside is a great way to discover new places and enjoy the beauty of the British landscape. There are all kinds of walks, trails and routes to choose from. Whether you are a committed hiker or a casual rambler, you’ll find something suited to your interests and abilities.
Public access areas
Public access areas are areas of mountain, moor, common land, heath and down where you can walk freely without having to follow paths. These areas are open to people who want to walk, run, hike, climb or watch wildlife. However, horse riding, bike riding, water sports and camping are not allowed.
You can find out where you can go in the English countryside by visiting the Countryside Access website. For Wales, visit the Countryside Council for Wales website. Your outdoor access rights and responsibilities in Scotland are explained on the Outdoor Access Scotland website.
National Trails
National Trails were created to enable people to enjoy some of the finest landscapes in England and Wales. The first route to be opened was the Pennine Way in 1965.
National Trails are long distance paths intended for cycling, walking and horse riding. Maintained to a high standard, they are signposted and marked by an acorn symbol to help you find your way. There are 15 National Trails in England and Wales. They consist of local footpaths, bridleways and minor roads, altogether totalling about 2,500 miles. In Scotland there are four National Trails, known as ‘long distance routes’.
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