Solar and wind micro generation for UK

Posted on 26. May, 2008 by ashleys in Energy Efficiency, Micro Generation, News

The UK Climate Change Minister Phil Woolas has told The People that the government will help taxpayers install solar and wind micro generators in their homes. In new measures apparently to be announced by Gordon Brown next month the government will put up £1.5 Billion over the next three years, all to be funded by energy companies. 40% is to go to low income homes. Individuals will be able to get a survey from the energy saving trust and the results will outline what needs to be done.

This seems to be a good approach as it ensure it includes energy conservation in the equation we should always be the first thing a homeowner looks at prior to investing in micro generation. However I am still of the opinion that the UK should be looking at feed in tariffs as a more effective way to drive the uptake of micro generation, and help foster supporting industries.

Anyway all we have to do now is wait and see what the the announcement really says!

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