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Comment on Don’t Mourn Windsave by Mohammad

Mohammad — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 22:43:09 +0000

I remember, with great affection, A CIBSE function where a national sales executive of a major biomass boiler manufacturer introduced their product by acknowledging all problems associated with their products, and what remedy they were able to provide. He drew great support from the audience. There is something infinitely endearing about the acknowledgement of your shortcomings, which ironically fortifies your position. Part of the reason why political classes in our country invite so much derision, none admits any failure, or apologises.

By the way, who advised our dearly beloved PM to install a wind turbine on his posh west London home, in between prominent chimneys?

Comment on No More London Please by Doug

Doug — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 15:02:24 +0000

Ruskin
We may be debating semantics here. In my book any fuel that can be used directly for road transport is too valuable to be used for heating and cooling buildings. Waste vegetable oil is primarily used for the manufacture of biodiesel road fuel. Whether or not this product is recycled it is not sustainable to use a scarce resource to offset un-necessary energy consumption in buildings.

Comment on No More London Please by Ruskin Gammon

Ruskin Gammon — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 13:53:05 +0000

Hmmm. I’m not sure you’re being entirely fair here, on both the building and BREEAM.

Firstly, I believe it’s not Biodiesel that’s being used, but Recycled Waste Vegetable Oil. There’s a huge difference between that and what is commonly known as ‘biodiesel’, in terms of environmental impact.

BREEAM does not recognise or reward ‘first generation biofuels’ when assessing the issue Ene 5 Low or Zero Carbon Technologies, a mandatory credit for an xcellent or Outstanding rating. The BREEAM technical Guide cites, much like yourself “uncertaintainty over the impact on biodiversity, global food production and greenhouse gas savings.” Biodiesel and previously unused vegetable oil are specifically ruled out as ‘first-generation biofuels’.

Recycled Waste Vegetable Oil is another matter altogether, a product that has already been used for its intended purpose and would otherwise present a waste disposal problem.

Comment on FIT for Purpose? by Ruskin Gammon

Ruskin Gammon — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 12:54:23 +0000

Not forgetting tenants in rented accommodation, people who don’t own any roof space but will be faced with increased fuel bills to pay for this ‘revenue neutral’ scheme.

Comment on No More London Please by Tweets that mention BlingNoMore » No More London Please -- Topsy.com

Tweets that mention BlingNoMore » No More London Please -- Topsy.com — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 21:42:08 +0000

[...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Sam Carson, Kate de Selincourt. Kate de Selincourt said: Good grief, biodiesel instead of efficiency??? What are they thinking? (http://bit.ly/aDSo8a) – thanks Hattie H, missed this earlier. [...]