UK
Another torrid week for our Ed
There was no let up for the Energy Secretary. His attempt to divert attention away from rising bills by talking about ‘hundreds of thousands of new jobs’ in the energy sector was widely ridiculed, partly because it would cost billions and also because, in his desperation, Mr Miliband had included plumbers among the green jobs created.
Meanwhile:
The tender process for the UK’s planned new fleet of nuclear reactors descended into farce, as it was revealed that bidders are required to show
…a higher-than-usual commitment to “social value”…Companies were asked how they would create jobs for those “who face barriers to employment”, which included “refugees, people who have recently immigrated or are seeking asylum”.
The tender said businesses that applied should outline plans to ensure 50 per cent of those working on the contract were women.
Baby steps
The Conservatives continued their progress back to energy rationalism, joining the chorus of voices calling for the next renewables subsidy auction to be cancelled.
Energy’s circular firing squad
Trade body Energy UK announced that Ofgem was to blame for rising energy prices. Nobody expects this to be the last episode of fingerpointing, as those who have been behind the renewables debacle seek to avoid responsibility for the impending economic disaster.
How not to run an energy system
On the wildly popular Joe Rogan podcast, the UK was cited as a prime example of how not to run an electricity grid.
International
Porsche in reverse
The new boss of Porsche indicated that the carmaker would retreat from the EV market and concentrate on petrol vehicles.
Another one bites the dust
BP announced it was abandoning its plans to build the 2.5 gigawatt Beacon windfarm in the US, citing “soaring costs and a change in federal policies”.
Etcetera…
NZW staff were in the media discussing the travails of the climate secretary, Maurice on Talk and Andrew on GB News.
Maurice was also in the Critic, looking at the electricity system from first principles.
From the blog
THU, OCT 23
Reaction: Tony Blair Institute report on UK electricity strategy
Net Zero Watch welcomes the Tony Blair Institute’s recognition that Britain’s electricity system is failing to deliver affordability, reliability or competitiveness. Their new report is a serious
Read More
THU, OCT 23
The curious case of the windfarm and the seismic array
If you live in the Scottish countryside and haven’t yet had to contend with renewable energy developers, it will only be a matter of time. Sooner or later, you too will understand the madness of the
Read More
Another torrid week for our Ed
There was no let up for the Energy Secretary. His attempt to divert attention away from rising bills by talking about ‘hundreds of thousands of new jobs’ in the energy sector was widely ridiculed, partly because it would cost billions and also because, in his desperation, Mr Miliband had included plumbers among the green jobs created.
Meanwhile:
- the Tony Blair Institute issued a report advising the government to refocus on cheap power rather than clean power
- the Scottish Affairs Select Committee warned of a demolition of North Sea jobs
- the economist behind the infamous “£300 reduction in bills” pledge said that there was no chance of it happening
- the US ambassador warned that if we want investors from across the pond to retain any interest in the UK, something was going to have to be done about electricity prices.
The tender process for the UK’s planned new fleet of nuclear reactors descended into farce, as it was revealed that bidders are required to show
…a higher-than-usual commitment to “social value”…Companies were asked how they would create jobs for those “who face barriers to employment”, which included “refugees, people who have recently immigrated or are seeking asylum”.
The tender said businesses that applied should outline plans to ensure 50 per cent of those working on the contract were women.
Baby steps
The Conservatives continued their progress back to energy rationalism, joining the chorus of voices calling for the next renewables subsidy auction to be cancelled.
Energy’s circular firing squad
Trade body Energy UK announced that Ofgem was to blame for rising energy prices. Nobody expects this to be the last episode of fingerpointing, as those who have been behind the renewables debacle seek to avoid responsibility for the impending economic disaster.
How not to run an energy system
On the wildly popular Joe Rogan podcast, the UK was cited as a prime example of how not to run an electricity grid.
International
Porsche in reverse
The new boss of Porsche indicated that the carmaker would retreat from the EV market and concentrate on petrol vehicles.
Another one bites the dust
BP announced it was abandoning its plans to build the 2.5 gigawatt Beacon windfarm in the US, citing “soaring costs and a change in federal policies”.
Etcetera…
NZW staff were in the media discussing the travails of the climate secretary, Maurice on Talk and Andrew on GB News.
Maurice was also in the Critic, looking at the electricity system from first principles.
From the blog
THU, OCT 23
Reaction: Tony Blair Institute report on UK electricity strategy
Net Zero Watch welcomes the Tony Blair Institute’s recognition that Britain’s electricity system is failing to deliver affordability, reliability or competitiveness. Their new report is a serious
Read More
THU, OCT 23
The curious case of the windfarm and the seismic array
If you live in the Scottish countryside and haven’t yet had to contend with renewable energy developers, it will only be a matter of time. Sooner or later, you too will understand the madness of the
Read More
The London-based Net Zero Watch is a campaign group set up to highlight and discuss the serious implications of expensive and poorly considered climate change policies. The Net Zero Samizdat is a newsletter summarising the latest issues - for more information, please visit the website at www.netzerowatch.com.
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