The Alternative Green Energy Thread

JKenH

shinytop said:

JKenH said:

Norway Is Running Out of Gas-Guzzling Cars to Tax

The oil producing nation is learning what happens after a country fills its roads with electric vehicles.

I posted this on the BEV news thread but it got removed (presumably because of the accompanying comment about why it wasn’t a problem for Norway but it was for the UK) along with my other comment about what I thought of Norway’s ethics. 

https://www.wired.co.uk/article/norway-electric-vehicle-tax

So who gets to delete posts they don't like? 

MSE Admin forum moderator. 

Cardew

shinytop said:

JKenH said:

Norway Is Running Out of Gas-Guzzling Cars to Tax

The oil producing nation is learning what happens after a country fills its roads with electric vehicles.

I posted this on the BEV news thread but it got removed (presumably because of the accompanying comment about why it wasn’t a problem for Norway but it was for the UK) along with my other comment about what I thought of Norway’s ethics. 

https://www.wired.co.uk/article/norway-electric-vehicle-tax

So who gets to delete posts they don't like? 

This section of the forum has been taken over by solar enthusiasts, so any post/poster in any way construed to be critical of the RE industry is reported, hounded until they eventually give up or are banned.

It was the main reason why this thread was set up by JKenH, as there was an agreement that this thread was allowed to present a balanced view.

EricMears

Cardew said:

shinytop said:

JKenH said:

Norway Is Running Out of Gas-Guzzling Cars to Tax

The oil producing nation is learning what happens after a country fills its roads with electric vehicles.

I posted this on the BEV news thread but it got removed (presumably because of the accompanying comment about why it wasn’t a problem for Norway but it was for the UK) along with my other comment about what I thought of Norway’s ethics. 

https://www.wired.co.uk/article/norway-electric-vehicle-tax

So who gets to delete posts they don't like? 

This section of the forum has been taken over by solar enthusiasts, so any post/poster in any way construed to be critical of the RE industry is reported, hounded until they eventually give up or are banned.

It was the main reason why this thread was set up by JKenH, as there was an agreement that this thread was allowed to present a balanced view.

I saw the original post which seemed to imply the Norwegian government had some link to illegal drug dealing.  Absolutely no idea whether or not the comment was justified but can well understand a moderator erring on the side of caution.

JKenH

EricMears said:

Cardew said:

shinytop said:

JKenH said:

Norway Is Running Out of Gas-Guzzling Cars to Tax

The oil producing nation is learning what happens after a country fills its roads with electric vehicles.

I posted this on the BEV news thread but it got removed (presumably because of the accompanying comment about why it wasn’t a problem for Norway but it was for the UK) along with my other comment about what I thought of Norway’s ethics. 

https://www.wired.co.uk/article/norway-electric-vehicle-tax

So who gets to delete posts they don't like? 

This section of the forum has been taken over by solar enthusiasts, so any post/poster in any way construed to be critical of the RE industry is reported, hounded until they eventually give up or are banned.

It was the main reason why this thread was set up by JKenH, as there was an agreement that this thread was allowed to present a balanced view.

I saw the original post which seemed to imply the Norwegian government had some link to illegal drug dealing.  Absolutely no idea whether or not the comment was justified but can well understand a moderator erring on the side of caution.

It was an analogy. A wealthy country living a clean lifestyle on the back of the state selling oil which is (or will be through climate change) causing misery to millions. 

EricMears

JKenH said:

EricMears said:

I saw the original post which seemed to imply the Norwegian government had some link to illegal drug dealing.  Absolutely no idea whether or not the comment was justified but can well understand a moderator erring on the side of caution.

It was an analogy. A wealthy country living a clean lifestyle on the back of the state selling oil which is (or will be through climate change) causing misery to millions. 

Perhaps the mod didn't appreciate your subtlety ?

shinytop

EricMears said:

JKenH said:

EricMears said:

I saw the original post which seemed to imply the Norwegian government had some link to illegal drug dealing.  Absolutely no idea whether or not the comment was justified but can well understand a moderator erring on the side of caution.

It was an analogy. A wealthy country living a clean lifestyle on the back of the state selling oil which is (or will be through climate change) causing misery to millions. 

Perhaps the mod didn't appreciate your subtlety ?

and the person who reported it was counting on this...

JKenH

Ministers approve funding for £20bn Sizewell C in major boost for EDF

Funding for the £20bn Sizewell C nuclear power plant is to be signed off by ministers in as little as a fortnight in a move that paves the way for crucial private investment.

The Government’s commitment to the plant in Suffolk would be a major boost for EDF, giving it extra certainty as it seeks capital from big investors such as pension funds.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2022/06/25/ministers-approve-funding-20bn-sizewell-c-major-boost-edf/

JKenH

Smart meter rollout plunged into crisis in fresh blow for net zero

Every home is meant to have a smart meter by 2025 as part of the Government's net zero plans, but the rollout is far behind schedule because Covid disrupted appointments and millions of consumers are reluctant to have the devices installed.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2022/06/25/smart-meter-rollout-plunged-crisis-fresh-blow-net-zero/

JKenH

Energy regulators had their hands full keeping the lights on this week – but the next crisis might not be far off

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/jun/18/energy-regulators-had-their-hands-full-keeping-the-lights-on-this-week-but-the-next-crisis-might-not-be-far-off

Chinese premier calls for more coal production as electricity demand soars

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/jun/24/chinese-premier-calls-for-more-coal-production-as-electricity-demand-soars

A couple of Guardian reports on the soaring demand for coal in Australia and China.

shinytop

JKenH said:

Smart meter rollout plunged into crisis in fresh blow for net zero

Every home is meant to have a smart meter by 2025 as part of the Government's net zero plans, but the rollout is far behind schedule because Covid disrupted appointments and millions of consumers are reluctant to have the devices installed.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2022/06/25/smart-meter-rollout-plunged-crisis-fresh-blow-net-zero/

I've tried to get one but have been told 'no availability in your area at this time' Or something like that.