> For all those with electric cars and battery chargers or who use
> trains. Of course, the obvious solution, which is conveniently
> overlooked by the energy profiteers is, switch everything off when not
> in use. That should reduce demand by at least a third. Also, the
> credit crunch will also turn some of those lights off at Canary Wharf
> and elsewhere at night.
>
> "The UK will experience prolonged power cuts in about five years
> unless urgent action is taken now, a report warns.
>
> It said a third of generation capacity was due to be decommissioned by
> 2020, but was not being replaced fast enough.
>
> The report, by nuclear supporting Fells Associates, said new reactors
> would not be ready in time, and questioned spending on renewable
> energy..."