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The Micropower Council at the Party Conferences
The Micropower Council is once again taking part in the highly successful Climate Clinic to be held at the three main party conferences in September and October. See full details of the Micropower Council events with PRASEG, which are in association with powerhouse and sponsored by Baxi.
For events in association with Energy Saving Trust, PRASEG and NEA find out more at the Climate Clinic
Government's Renewable Energy Strategy
"Tenfold renewables increase to propel UK toward low carbon future" - Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform
Micropower Council reaction: Government’s Renewable Energy Strategy - New incentives for home energy welcome, but industry investors left in the cold
Prime Minister Gordon Brown's Speech on creating a low carbon economy
Energy Minister outlines strategy at Micropower Council Conference
Malcom Wicks MP details plans for microgeneration as part of the UK's renewables target.
Microgeneration Industry Celebrates Success
Read Malcolm Wicks' speech (PDF)
Latest News on Microgeneration
Boost for Baxi as turnover grows
Mayor searches for low carbon answers
Green lobby pushes renewables agenda
Strategy "lacks urgency" over microgeneration proposals
Why going green will still cost the earth
Call for people power in government renewable energy plans
Micropower Council reaction: Government’s Renewable Energy Strategy - New incentives for home energy welcome, but industry investors left in the cold
Tenfold renewables increase to propel UK toward low carbon future : - Green energy blueprint to create 160,000 jobs
Micropower press release: People Power - Citizens at the heart of Sustainable Energy Policy
Where does he find the energy? Interview with Malcolm Wicks
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Want to know more about Microgeneration?
Go to our Information page to learn how to get help with installing microgeneration technologies
You can also get a leaflet outlining grants available to householders from the Government.
Benefits for Consumers
Why should I produce my own energy?
- Save money by reducing the amount of energy you buy
- Help the environment by reducing emissions of harmful greenhouse gases
- Provide your own back-up power in the event of supply failure
Public Policy Benefits
How micropower affects energy policy
- Micropower technologies reduce emissions of carbon dioxide
- Domestic users with Micropower technologies change their attitudes towards energy use
- Micropower appliances create a visible reminder that consumers are “doing their bit”
- Micropower contributes significantly to other goals of offers diversity and security of energy policy
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