News
Green Investment Bank announces 2013/14 results
The UK Green Investment Bank plc (GIB) has reported its financial performance in the year ending 31 March 2014.
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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.
Product
The UK’s only MCS-approved outdoor wood-gasification boiler
The Central Boiler E-Classic 1450 is the only MCS-approved outdoor wood boiler available in the UK and Ireland, says exclusive distributor Bentley Fire Shop
News
Eurobiostove announce full MCS accreditation
Eurobiostove is pleased to announce that its entire range of Bronpi biomass heaters and boilers are now fully MCS accredited.
News
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.
News
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.
News
Futureproof reports increased installer GD activity
A national network for installers reports a significant increase in enquiries following the launch of the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund.
News
Segen extends Panasonic partnership
Segen has announced that it will be extending its partnership with Panasonic to include the Panasonic TCAP range.
News
Cernunnos launches Cambridgeshire renewable centre of excellence
New Top FarmBarn
Cernunnos will be launching permanent headquarters in Newton, south Cambridgeshire, to tie in with the Cambridge Open Eco Homes event in
September 2014.
News
Score big with Travis Perkins at the World Cup
Travis Perkins has launched its first Fantasy Football Game to coincide with this month’s FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
News
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.
Product
New district heating pipe system unveiled
British manufacturer CPV Ltd has unveiled a brand new pre-insulated pipe system for use in district heating applications.
News
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.
News
Daikin secures MCS 012 accreditation for solar thermal systems
Kamlesh Vadukul, product specialist, solar thermal, at Daikin UK
Daikin UK’s solar thermal range has become one of the first in the UK to pass the new MCS Standard MCS for pitched roof installation kits.
News
Hydratech launches new website
Manufacturer of heat transfer fluid Hydratech has launched a new-look website: www.hydratech.co.uk
News
Zero carbon homes policy ‘in tatters’, says SEA
SEA chief executive Dave Sowden
The industry has reacted with dismay at the recent decision, announced in the Queen’s speech, to water down previous intentions for energy requirements of new homes from 2016.
Product
Enphase launches 4th generation Microinverter system in Europe
Enphase has announced its fourth generation microinverter system in now shipping in Europe.
News
Panasonic offers new 7 year Aquarea warranty
Panasonic has announced that it will now be offering a seven year warranty with its Aquarea Heat Pump system. This brand new warranty will cover parts and labour when installed by a professionally qualified PRO Partner.
News
Winners of 2014 Ashden UK Awards announced
Winners of this year’s Ashden Awards have been announced at an awards ceremony at the Royal Geographical Society in London on 22 May 2014.
News
NICEIC named Green Deal certification body of the year
NICEIC was named certification body of the year at the 2014 National Green Deal & ECO Awards last night.
News
Final reminder
This month’s column is to remind installers and manufacturers regarding the extension of the deadline for the implementation of MCS 012, and use of compliant products under the MCS scheme
MCS 012 is designed to provide ongoing independent, third party assessment and approval of companies who wish to demonstrate that their pitched roof installation kits or components meet and continue to meet the requirements of this standard.
Opinion
Current affairs
By Bill Wright, head of energy solutions at The Electrical Contractor’s Association
After an initial burst the domestic RHI got off to a slow start with less than 160 accreditations in the first two weeks, most of these being legacy applications. It will take time for new systems to be installed and accredited but I have heard of an increase of interest from potential clients. OFGEM are well prepared for this scheme using the experience gained from the non domestic RHI.
Opinion
Q&A – Hydratech
Q: What have you got planned for the rest of 2014?
To continue developing the excellent relationships and associations Hydratech has built with companies operating, installing and maintaining renewable energy systems. We are the only UK based formulator specialising in the manufacture of inhibited heat transfer fluids and will continue to invest heavily in R&D to expand our innovative product range. Most recently, Biotherm was launched to provide long lasting protection for biomass heating systems and we look forward to seeing the market warm up as individuals take advantage of the domestic RHI.
Opinion
Two minutes with 4Eco
Who are you?
Jodi Huggett, business development director at 4Eco