Monthly Archives: October 2014

The Blob

Long suspected, the conspiracy is revealed, thanks to the Daily Mail http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2807849/EXPOSED-shadowy-network-funded-foreign-millions-making-household-energy-bills-soar-low-carbon-Britain.html For comparison, electricity prices in the US are about half of the UK at 7p/kwh and are slated to be reduced further. They have already come down by … Continue reading

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The Magic of Subsidies

If ever there were something that accomplishes magic, then subsidies just might be it. See how it works.   You sprinkle some subsidy fairy dust on to renewable electricity prices  and suddenly there are wind turbines everywhere! The magic doesn’t … Continue reading

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Electric bills to soar by £1000 thanks to reliance on wind power

A report by Scientific Alliance states that electricity bills will rise and the security of the supply will be reduced due to wind power. http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/522800/Wind-farms-blamed-for-winter-power-cut-and-rise-energy-bills   The text of the report can be found here http://www.scientific-alliance.org/submission/submission-house-lords-science-and-technology-committee-inquiry-resilience-electricity-in  

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Supporters of wind turbines don’t have to live with them

Lies, lies… …and statistics.   Did you know that 70% of the population supports wind turbines?   Read on… http://www.telegraph.co.uk/comment/letters/11154356/Supporters-of-wind-turbines-dont-have-to-live-with-them.html    

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Some MP’s do understand the problem we face

In this speech given by Geoffrey Cox, he demonstrates that he truly understands what we are facing and the unfairness in the planning system.   It’s a great read. There is hope for us. http://www.geoffreycox.co.uk/content/planning-policy-and-wind-turbines-south-west# SALTAG  have no political party … Continue reading

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Is the Government Changing Direction on on Renewables?

It looks as though the Government is finally waking up to the flaws in the rush for wind  strategy in that it won’t prevent power interruptions and it costs too much (which translates into labour expense).   http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/energy/11156113/Scrap-the-Climate-Change-Act-to-keep-the-lights-on-says-Owen-Paterson.html    

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Horror! Trelawney’s Army Marches into West Devon

Applicants are seeking to establish a huge swathe of these monster mills from north to south across West Devon as their initial advance from Cornwall into Devon,    SALTag, MABRAKE and other groups are continuing to fight against this destruction … Continue reading

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Geoffrey Cox to Oppose Turbines

We heard from one of our members today, that in response to a letter they wrote to our M.P. Geoffrey Cox, that Geoffrey has indicated that he will contact West Devon Borough Council when local wind turbine planning applications are submitted … Continue reading

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Gone With the Wind

If you research the effect of wind turbines on house prices you will soon come across the industry body RegenUK’s report that claims they make no difference.   If you dig beneath the veneer of sample size , methodology and … Continue reading

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LLVAG Wine & Wisdom Fundraiser – New Date!

Our affiliated group, Lifton and Lyd Valley Action Group are hosting a fun evening of “Wine and Wisdom” in order to raise funds. Please  come along and make this a huge success. Details 7:30pm Friday Nov 7th. Note that the … Continue reading

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