Britain 'facing energy shortfall' (BBC)

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By Richard Black
Environment correspondent, BBC News website

Britain is likely to face a shortfall in electricity generation within five to seven years, a report concludes.

The energy and environment consultancy Inenco says that the number of nuclear and coal plants coming out of service over the period makes shortages likely.

Old coal plants, whose operating hours are limited under European legislation, have been running more than expected because of higher gas prices.

But other analysts say new plants can be built quickly and shortages avoided.

Earlier this month, the government announced it was prepared to approve applications to build new nuclear reactors, but anticipates it would be 10 years before they came on stream.
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more: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7210625.stm

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1. when did electricity and energy become synonymous?