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23/10/2012
Majority Favours Wind Turbines Over Gas Wells
A new opinion poll published on Tuesday has shown that more than two-thirds of people would rather have a wind turbine than a shale gas well near their home.
Respondents were asked to choose between having the two energy sources within two miles of their home. 67% of respondents favoured a turbine, compared to just 11% who would support the gas development.
The findings of the UK-wide ICM survey shows that only nuclear power and coal are less popular than shale gas developments.
The ICM poll, together with a second new poll from YouGov, show public opinion is against George Osborne's push for a new "dash for gas" as the central plank of the government's energy policy.
"This [ICM] poll puts to the sword the myth that the public are set against onshore wind and wish to rush into a second dash for gas," said Paul Monaghan, head of social goals at the Co-operative, which commissioned the ICM poll for the launch of the Co-op's Manifesto for a community energy revolution which it is backing with £100m of investment.
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Respondents were asked to choose between having the two energy sources within two miles of their home. 67% of respondents favoured a turbine, compared to just 11% who would support the gas development.
The findings of the UK-wide ICM survey shows that only nuclear power and coal are less popular than shale gas developments.
The ICM poll, together with a second new poll from YouGov, show public opinion is against George Osborne's push for a new "dash for gas" as the central plank of the government's energy policy.
"This [ICM] poll puts to the sword the myth that the public are set against onshore wind and wish to rush into a second dash for gas," said Paul Monaghan, head of social goals at the Co-operative, which commissioned the ICM poll for the launch of the Co-op's Manifesto for a community energy revolution which it is backing with £100m of investment.
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British Gas owner Centrica has posted half-year profits of almost £1 billion - much to the anger of consumer groups. Centrica maintain that it has been "absolutely necessary" to raise household gas prices as profits were down 20% in the first six months of this year to £992 million - down from £1.23 billion in 2007.
30 January 2009
Tories Increase Opinion Poll Lead
The Labour Party has lost more ground to the Tories in a new opinion poll published today. Voters' growing support for the Conservatives has helped the party regain more than a 10% lead over the government.
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200 Homes Still Without Gas After Water Leak
Around 200 homes in Wales are still without gas after a burst water pipe flooded gas lines last Thursday. Wales and West Utilities have said that some 150,000 litres of water has been pumped from gas pipes since last Thursday, with 540 of the 755 homes affected by the leak, now reconnected.
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13 January 2011
British Gas Invests For Vulnerable Customers
British Gas have announced that it is making a new investment of £37 million in support for its vulnerable customers. Each customer on British Gas' Essentials social tariff will receive £50 as a credit on their winter bill. Prepayment customers will receive the credit direct to their meter.
British Gas Invests For Vulnerable Customers
British Gas have announced that it is making a new investment of £37 million in support for its vulnerable customers. Each customer on British Gas' Essentials social tariff will receive £50 as a credit on their winter bill. Prepayment customers will receive the credit direct to their meter.
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