First it was Germany discovering the expensive failure that is wind power, now Britain: Wind power has collapsed to less than 1pc of Britain’s electricity supply as some of the stillest weather in years hits the UK and Europe.***Near-zero wind speeds and low temperatures have left the UK dependent on France, Norway, Belgium and Denmark to […]
Britain’s Turn to be Dunkelfucked
Britain’s Turn to be Dunkelfucked
24 Jan 2025 Leave a comment
in economics of climate change, energy economics, environmental economics, environmentalism, global warming Tags: British politics, wind power
UK Electricity Prices Jump to Two-Year High as Wind Power Plunges
23 Jan 2025 Leave a comment
in economics of climate change, energy economics, environmental economics, environmentalism, global warming Tags: British politics, solar power, wind power
The more wind power in the system, the greater the exposure to price spikes whenever there’s a wind lull. End result: weather-related power generation inevitably leads to higher bills for customers. – – – Low wind speeds have pushed the UK’s power prices to their highest level in two years on Tuesday, with wind generation […]
UK Electricity Prices Jump to Two-Year High as Wind Power Plunges
MPs to Consider Bill Likely to Cause Mass Starvation, Death, Disease and Societal Collapse in Near Future
22 Jan 2025 1 Comment
in economics of climate change, energy economics, environmental economics, environmentalism, global warming Tags: British politics, climate activists, climate alarmism
A little science and realism might go a long way for supporters of a bill that seeks to ensure the end of the “exploration, extraction, export and import of fossil fuels by the United Kingdom as rapidly as possible”. Even the mad Miliband, the current Energy Minister, accepts that gas has a part to play in keeping the lights on – hardly a surprise given the wind droughts of this winter, the lack of back-ups and the consequent need for up to 70% gas electricity generation. If realism fails to materialise there are tough choices ahead – who will step up to the plate to take away the life-saving heat that warms the homes of senior citizens or ban the inhalers that calm their winter asthma? Perhaps the 200 MPs listed on the Zero Hour site as supports of the bill will be asked such questions next time they seek the votes of the wider electorate.
MPs to Consider Bill Likely to Cause Mass Starvation, Death, Disease and Societal Collapse in Near Future
Gas Storage Plunges to “Concerningly Low Levels”
12 Jan 2025 Leave a comment
in economics of climate change, energy economics, environmental economics, environmentalism, global warming Tags: British politics
But of much greater concern is what will happen when North Sea gas production drops away. Demand for natural gas will still remain high in winter for many years to come – we still need it to heat our homes and generate electricity in weeks like this one. Banning further North Sea development, as Miliband wants, will simply make us ever more reliant on imported LNG, something that will not only cost money but also endanger our energy security.
Gas Storage Plunges to “Concerningly Low Levels”
Net zero is driving up energy prices, admits Bank of England
10 Jan 2025 1 Comment
in economics of climate change, energy economics, environmental economics, environmentalism, global warming Tags: British politics
By Paul Homewood Carbon pricing is pushing up energy prices, admits the Bank of England. The Telegraph report: Net zero policies are sharply driving up energy costs, the Bank of England has admitted, as officials battle to bring living costs back under control. Sarah Breeden, the Bank’s deputy governor, said households and businesses […]
Net zero is driving up energy prices, admits Bank of England
More Thoughts on Blackouts
10 Jan 2025 1 Comment
in economics of climate change, energy economics, environmental economics, environmentalism, global warming Tags: British politics, solar power, wind power
By Paul Homewood Just a couple of thoughts about the blackouts we missed by the skin of the teeth yesterday:
More Thoughts on Blackouts
Musk vs Farage
10 Jan 2025 Leave a comment
in economics of crime, law and economics, politics - USA Tags: British politics
The BBC reports: Elon Musk has called for Nigel Farage to be replaced as leader of Reform UK, just weeks after reports the multi-billionaire was in talks to donate to the party. In a post on his social media site X, Musk said Farage “doesn’t have what it takes” to lead the party – but […]
Musk vs Farage
How Close Were We To Blackouts Yesterday?
09 Jan 2025 Leave a comment
in economics of climate change, energy economics, environmental economics, environmentalism, global warming Tags: British politics, solar power, wind power
By Paul Homewood h/t Ian Magness We came perilously close to rolling blackouts yesterday, something which I have not seen reported in the media –(correct me, I may be wrong!!). The ever alert Kathryn Porter has the full story here. This is her conclusion: The reference to the Viking I/C, by the way, is […]
How Close Were We To Blackouts Yesterday?
Government Disinformation On EVs
05 Jan 2025 Leave a comment
in economics of information, energy economics, environmental economics, global warming, transport economics Tags: British politics, electric cars, hybrids
By Paul Homewood What I really wanted to comment on regarding the EV consultation was the gross disinformation below: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/industry-encouraged-to-shape-uk-transition-to-zero-emission-vehicles The Consultation Document is even more specific:
Government Disinformation On EVs
BBC Extreme Weather Complaint
04 Jan 2025 1 Comment
in economics of climate change, energy economics, environmental economics, environmentalism, global warming Tags: British politics, media bias
By Paul Homewood I have now submitted a complaint to the BBC about the about their report, “A year of extreme weather that challenged billions”. Your report claims that “climate change has brought extreme weather from hurricanes to month-long droughts” It then goes on to list a handful of random weather events, but […]
BBC Extreme Weather Complaint
System Balancing Costs
30 Dec 2024 Leave a comment
in economics of climate change, energy economics, environmental economics, environmentalism, global warming Tags: British politics, wind power
By Paul Homewood David Rose had a good article on wind constraint payments the other day on UnHerd. You can read it here. He began with the example of the Seagreen Offshore Wind Farm, commissioned two years ago. It lies just off the Scottish coast at Montrose. Seagreen has capacity of 1.1 GW, but as […]
System Balancing Costs
Govt Consultation on EV Targets
26 Dec 2024 1 Comment
in economics of climate change, economics of regulation, energy economics, environmental economics, environmentalism, global warming, transport economics Tags: British politics, electric cars, hybrid cars
By Paul Homewood The Government has begun consultations on the role of hybrid cars between 2030 and 2035: . The UK automotive and charging industries have been invited to shape the UK’s transition to zero emission vehicles, as the UK government works with the sector to harness the huge opportunities for economic growth and […]
Govt Consultation on EV Targets
UK Labour Caught in Own Net-Zero Trap
26 Dec 2024 Leave a comment
in economics of climate change, energy economics, environmental economics, environmentalism, global warming Tags: British politics, climate activists, wind power
Rupert Darwall explains how UK Labour ensnared itself in his Spectator article Labour has walked into a net-zero trap of its own making. Excerpts in italics with my bolds and added images. The government’s net-zero noose draws tighter. At energy questions in the House of Commons on Tuesday, the Conservative MP Charlie Dewhirst asked the […]
UK Labour Caught in Own Net-Zero Trap
UK Labour Caught in Own Net-Zero Trap
26 Dec 2024 Leave a comment
in economics of climate change, energy economics, environmental economics, environmentalism, global warming Tags: British politics, climate activists, wind power
Rupert Darwall explains how UK Labour ensnared itself in his Spectator article Labour has walked into a net-zero trap of its own making. Excerpts in italics with my bolds and added images. The government’s net-zero noose draws tighter. At energy questions in the House of Commons on Tuesday, the Conservative MP Charlie Dewhirst asked the […]
UK Labour Caught in Own Net-Zero Trap
UK Labour Caught in Own Net-Zero Trap
26 Dec 2024 Leave a comment
in economics of climate change, energy economics, environmental economics, environmentalism, global warming Tags: British politics, climate activists, wind power
Rupert Darwall explains how UK Labour ensnared itself in his Spectator article Labour has walked into a net-zero trap of its own making. Excerpts in italics with my bolds and added images. The government’s net-zero noose draws tighter. At energy questions in the House of Commons on Tuesday, the Conservative MP Charlie Dewhirst asked the […]
UK Labour Caught in Own Net-Zero Trap
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