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Forest Fuels achieves BSL approval

Forest Fuels is pleased to announce that it is amongst the first UK biomass fuel suppliers to be included as an approved supplier on the DECC Biomass Suppliers List (BSL) for both wood chip and wood pellet.

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NICEIC applauds Green Deal changes

The revamped Green Deal cashback scheme is good news for installers as well as homeowners, according to certification body NICEIC.

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Installers going unpaid for ECO work, says Futureproof

Adam Mitchell, founder of Futureproof Installers are going unpaid for ‘thousands’ of boilers fitted under the Energy Companies Obligation (ECO) scheme, according to a leading industry figure.

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Rural Energy sees sales boost after winning top honour

L-R James Beard (REA) Paul Clark (md of Rural Energy) Virginia-Graham (REAL) Rural Energy has reported a significant boost in biomass sales following the award of a major industry accolade.

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Industry welcomes decision on energy efficiency in buildings

Industry has welcomed the government’s confirmation that it will not commence powers in the Deregulation Bill which restrict the ability of local authorities to impose their own requirements for energy efficiency until the Zero Carbon Homes (ZCH) standard is in effect.

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Gemserv joins the Sustainable Energy Association

Gemserv, the licensee of the MCS and Green Deal registration schemes, has become the latest company to join the Sustainable Energy Association as an executive member.

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NIBE extends warranty to match RHI

Phil Hurley, managing director at NIBE In the wake of April’s launch of the domestic RHI, NIBE has extended the warranty on key products across its heat pump and biomass ranges to seven years. 

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Segen extends Panasonic partnership

Segen has announced that it will be extending its partnership with Panasonic to include the Panasonic TCAP range.

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HETAS training demand fuelled by RHI

HETAS has reported a large rise in demand for its training courses, particularly biomass, driven by the domestic RHI.

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UrbanWind chief condemns government fracking plans

Paul McCullagh, chief executive of UrbanWind Paul McCullagh, ceo of Glasgow-based UrbanWind, has accused the government of being driven by ‘desperation’ and ‘beset by panic’, following controversial plans to relax trespass laws for fracking.

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Hydratech launches new website

Manufacturer of heat transfer fluid Hydratech has launched a new-look website: www.hydratech.co.uk