Hot on the sentiments of my last post we move to this: Red tape and cuts see householders give up on green grants, MP says
That last bit made it look like it was simply a bit of electioneering until I saw the party to which the MP belonged.
One can see the... a... any government's dilemma. Almost anything designed to encourage going green either involves less revenue (LPG, etc) or forking out.
But I'm sorry, if the prime minister and other ministers are only capable of renewed pledges to extend Britain's action on climate change, but then allow reality on the ground not to catch up,then at best I have to ask what use they are.
And looking at the money doled out (£624k?)to the number of homes (629?) out of all eligible in the UK, I have to wonder how much was spent administering the whole thing.
Any bets on more than has been provided?
As it is of value, I reproduce here the actual grants as outlined. It may still be worth the effort trying:
Ground source heat pump (water/space heat): Maximum of £1,200, or 30% of the total, whichever is lower.
Solar thermal (hot water): £400.
Photovoltaics (electricity): Maximum of £2,000 for each kilowatt installed.
Wind turbine (electricity): Maximum of £1,000/kw, or 30% of cost.
Micro hydro power (circa 5kw; electricity): Max £1,000/kw or 30% of cost.
Pellet boiler (space/water heat): Max £1,500, or 30% of cost.
· Government grants for pensioners and those on benefits, up to £2,700 for insulation. Councils and energy firm grants also available.
Junkk.com promotes fun, reward-based e-practices, sharing oodles of info in objective, balanced ways. But we do have personal opinions, too! Hence this slightly ‘off of site, top of mind' blog by Junkk Male Peter. Hopefully still more ‘concerned mates’ than 'do this... or else' nannies, with critiques seen as constructive or of a more eyebrow-twitching ‘Oh, really?!' variety. Little that’s green can be viewed only in black and white.
Monday, October 01, 2007
1 comment:
I believe in freedom of speech. But I also don't like bullies on blogs, even verbal ones, as they can drive away those with something valid to say... or offer.
Subjective is fine, but well argued and substantiated is even better. Calm and polite tops. Anything that crosses my personal line will not go up. There may be reasons given, but not guaranteed.
I'm not too keen on 'Anon' as a handle (and the content usually explains why), so if that's what you opt for it may not make it. Sorry.
The grants schemes in general have become a complete dog's breakfast. I think the last statement in the last paragraph of the article sums up the issues, and, perhaps, some of the causes, perfectly.
ReplyDeleteBritain produces 2% of its energy from renewables, although the government has committed itself publicly to an EU target of 20% by 2020. Privately ministers know they have no hope of meeting the EU target and have been advised by their own officials to try and dodge it.
Greenwashing of the worst possible kind!!