News
Entries open for BPEC Charity Awards 2015
BPEC chairman Frank Glover
BPEC has begun its search for next year’s recipients of the Life Award, Support Fund and Sport Award.
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News
Amber Rudd admits UK renewable target miss in leaked letter
Energy secretary Amber Rudd is facing damaging accusations that she ‘misled’ the public, following a letter leaked to the Ecologist predicting the UK’s imminent failure to meet legally-binding renewable targets.
News
New electricity pricing mechanism poses challenges for generators
The new electricity market pricing system coming into effect today (Thursday 5th November) will place even more responsibility on generators to improve the management of their supply imbalances or face much higher pricing penalties.
Special Report
Adding value to the renewable sector in testing times
The renewable energy sector continues to experience highs and lows with a reduction in costs being been offset by the withdrawal of government subsidies for green energy. With further subsidy reductions expected in 2016, how will the renewable energy sector remain competitive? Electrical contractors, Robinson & Lawlor feel they can use their expertise to weather the storm in this continuously changing landscape.
Opinion
Two minutes with Hero Renewables
Who are you?
Jill Oldham, managing director of Hero Renewables
Opinion
Changes to government schemes in the renewables sector
Gordon Moran, writing for the European Energy Centre (EEC), explores alternative avenues available in light of changes to renewable energy schemes by the UK government
Opinion
Mounting muck-ups
Steve Pester, BRE, exposes ongoing poor practice in mounting PV panels
News
Renewables overtake coal in UK electricity generation, says EnAppSys
Renewable energy has overtaken coal as the third largest contributor to UK electricity generation, according to a report from energy data specialist EnAppSys.
News
AES scoops environmental award
L-R Matt and Trevor Bell receive the award from Martin Fahey
Abel Environmental Services has been awarded a special Green Gateway Award by Mitsubishi Electric for its work installing low carbon technologies.
News
FiT cuts threaten 70 percent of PV firms, warns NAPIT
NAPIT trade association chairman, Frank Bertie
NAPIT is urging the government to urgently revise proposals to cut the Feed-in Tariff by 87 percent, which it says will cripple the industry.
Product
Eco Angus adds new pellet boilers to range
Eco Angus, sole UK distributor of Eko-Vimar Orlanski wood burning boilers from Poland, has extended its product line.
Product
Specflue launch new generation HIUs
Branded as DATA, the units have been designed for better performance and ease of use in properties where domestic hot water and heating is supplied through a district heating system using a boiler. Delivering the same benefits as a HIU, they have the capability to communicate digitally with each other, offering greater efficiency and control.
News
REA seeks policy clarity following Hinkley nuclear deal
The Renewable Energy Association is asking the government to clarify its energy strategy following an agreement between the UK and Chinese governments to build a nuclear reactor at Hinkley Point in Somerset.
News
Windhager expands team
Windhager UK has welcomed eight new members of staff across the company, following an increase in demand for its services.
News
Grant UK launch new website
Grant UK has launched a new mobile-friendly website and technical app for trade professionals wanting to access the company’s resources from a smartphone.
News
Rural Energy gains premium accreditation
After going through a comprehensive assessment process, Rural Energy says its offering was found to meet high standards thus giving additional assurance to customers that they will receive industry-leading service from a company committed to following best practice guidelines.
Event
Euroheat to host open day
Euroheat is holding open days on November 06-07 incorporating HETAS Live! event.
News
Mark Group collapse renews call for policy rethink
Industry leaders have renewed their call for the government to backtrack on proposals to cut the Feed-in Tariff as two major renewable energy installers enter administration.
News
Delta-EE conducts installer industry survey
Delta-ee, a research and consulting company specialising in heat and distributed energy, is carrying out primary research in cooperation with market research agency Accent, on behalf of energy suppliers and equipment manufacturers into the attitudes and experiences of heating industry installers towards domestic renewable technology.
Opinion
Pollard’s Patter
So, now we know that the proposed plans for the Feed-in Tariff have exceeded all the forecasts in terms of severity. What will this mean for a fledgling market?
Opinion
Making the most of the supply chain
HETAS is committing to being the ‘go to’ organisation for domestic heating-related queries. It is imperative therefore that it maintains strong relationships with key players in the wood-burning and biomass industry, says Bruce Allen, CEO
News
Renewable energy associations condemn FiT preliminary accreditation closure
A joint statement from renewable energy associations has called on DECC to review its decision to remove preliminary accreditation from the Feed-in Tariff.
News
REHAU hosts district heating workshop
REHAU is staging another of its annual District Heating Workshops at The Building Centre London, homes of the REHAU Hub.
News
GoodWe UK agree distribution agreement with Edmundson Electrical
GoodWe UK has signed a distribution agreement with GreenTech, part of Edmundson Electrical.