UK Using Less Energy Despite Growing Economy

Analysis of government statistics for BBC News confirmed that despite economic growth, people in the UK are using 10% less energy than five years ago even with the increase in sales and use of large TV’s, smartphones, computers and tablets. It would appear that government policy and technology have broken the trend that sees an […]

UK ENERGY IMPORTS

The UK is reducing the number of coalmines by 97% which is causing a further import of 45m tonnes, composed for the majority of steam coal used mainly by electricity generators. In terms of gas, with a demand running at 67 mtoe, the UK has a considerable import requirement. On the other hand, renewables are […]