October 26th, 2012 by Christopher Hopson
Guernsey has embarked on a strong push to position itself as a ‘one-stop shop’ to finance clean-energy technologies and renewables projects around the world – particularly for wind and solar. Fiona Le Poidevin, Chief Executive of Guernsey Finance, which represents the local finance industries, tells Recharge there has been an increase over the past few […]
March 28th, 2012 by States of Guernsey Commerce and Employment Department
Guernsey’s Commerce and Employment Department’s Renewable Energy Team (RET) is to hold an open day so that the public can learn more about the potential for macro marine renewable energy in Guernsey. Members of RET will be available in the lobby of Beau Sejour Leisure Centre, St Peter Port between 1200 and 1430 and from […]
March 7th, 2012 by Richard Lord
Steve Morris, former Engineering Director at Guernsey Electricity Ltd., begins his role as States of Guernsey Energy Policy Advisor on 26 March 2012. Steve Morris discusses below some of the energy issues facing the island during an informal conversation on 5 March. —- “One of the things that needs to be done is to start […]
November 7th, 2011 by Sally-Ann David
Guernsey is well placed to develop renewable energy resources, through technical know-how, financing and support, and importantly through the availability of a local resource. However, Guernsey may have to moderate its expectations, decide how fast to deploy the technology and, essentially, decide how it can be afforded.
February 18th, 2011 by Richard Lord
The States of Guernsey is working on various energy saving and renewable energy initiatives. The Guernsey Renewable Energy Commission is laying the foundation for the development of a macro-renewable energy industry in local marine waters. The States of Guernsey Treasury and Resources Department has hired a highly qualified Energy Conservation Officer to try and reduce […]
October 18th, 2010 by Events
On 11 November 2010 E-Si Limited is hosting a micro-renewable energy exhibition and seminar at the OGH Hotel in St Peter Port, Guernsey. The exhibition begins at 4 pm and the seminar begins at 8 pm. Andrew Hillier and Andrew Sheldon of Ice Energy UK will be attending as well as Alan Bates, MD of […]
August 19th, 2010 by Guernsey Renewable Energy Commission
In October 2009 the Shadow Guernsey Renewable Energy Commission (GREC) published a draft scoping report for the Regional Environmental Assessment (REA). The comments received from the subsequent consultation were incorporated into the scoping report that was published in February 2010. This report identified the study area and the work required for the production of the […]
July 15th, 2010 by Chris Green
Chris Green, a consultant for the shadow Renewable Energy Commission, gave a presentation on 24 June 2010 to the Marine Renewable Energy Seminar on the Environmental Assessment of Guernsey’s Marine Renewable Energy. This seminar took place one day prior to the British Irish Council meeting, which focused on marine renewable energy. The Environmental Assessment covered: […]
June 22nd, 2010 by Richard Lord
Former Concorde pilot and lawyer Richard Babbé and businessman Jeremy Thompson of the Guernsey Renewable Energy Commission gave presentations on marine renewable energy to the Guernsey Chamber of Commerce luncheon on 21 June 2010. Richard Babbé began his presentation by saying that the Guernsey Renewable Energy Commission (GREC) was only a shadow commission at the […]
June 25th, 2008 by Scott Ogier
Well I am glad to finally get to the Energy Policy. Much has been said already, I would, however, like to make a few salient points. It is fair to say the members of the group did not all start out of the same mind. As documents were read, presentations viewed and events attended we […]