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New energy secretary to publish consultation results

New Energy Secretary Ed Davey must announce steps to safeguard the 29,000 solar jobs currently threatened by disastrous Government proposals to reform the solar subsidy scheme ...
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Davey puts energy saving at heart of strategy

A new offensive on cutting energy waste was launched by Edward Davey today, with the creation of a dedicated team within DECC assembled to spearhead ...
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REA responds as Huhne quits

Renewable Energy Association chief executive Gaynor Hartnell has responded to Chris Huhne’s resignation from the cabinet as energy secretary. She said: “Chris Huhne was ...
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A court case too far

Chris Huhne has resigned from his post as energy secretary following the Crown Prosecution Service’s decision to charge him with covering up a speeding ...
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What’s the incentive?

With the Renewable Heat Incentive set to come into play in October this year, the RHI Premium Payment scheme is now available to those wishing ...
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One site, one solution

Solar thermal systems are now regarded as a key part of the microgeneration market. No longer is it a niche offering – it is now established ...
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Wet wet wet

The residents of Talybont-on-Usk splashed out on a community hydro system and the results have been considerable. The projects has helped fund a range of ...
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Glowing report

Ground or air? For a homeowner considering installing a heat pump, what exactly do you need to know?  Heat pump expert Nu-Heat, explains
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Wise words

It’s all very well saying more installers need to get into installing renewable technologies, but for many it remains a leap into the dark.&...
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Reasons to be cheerful

Bright future: Ian Draisey of Dulas looks beyond recent uncertainty in FiT The recent Feed-in Tariff announcement has left many in the industry feeling disheartened ...
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E.ON and Birmingham universities work together

E.ON has launched partnerships with two of Birmingham’s universities to develop and demonstrate low carbon technologies and forge closer ties between academia and ...
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CBI respond to FiT decision

The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) today responded to the decision by the Court of Appeal to uphold an earlier ruling that the Government’s ...
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Small wind aids Scottish energy targets

Small wind turbines are playing an increasingly important role in helping the Scottish government to meet its Renewables Routemap commitments – specifically with reference to the ...
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Solarcentury chief executive resigns

Derry Newman, chief executive of Solarcentury, has resigned. He made the announcement on Friday, as the industry waited for news on the progress of the ...
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