Vaillant has been named as one of the UK’s largest brands in the 2014 Superbrands Business Index.

Changes to the Green Deal’s cashback scheme have been announced, as the government looks to boost uptake of its flagship energy efficiency scheme.

The Department of Energy & Climate Change (DECC) has confirmed that it will be showcasing the hotly anticipated domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) at both Ecobuild and The National Homebuilding & Renovating Show next month.

NIBE Energy Systems has signed a new distribution agreement with Travis Perkins.

Wood Energy has launched a national Registered Installer Network.

On 26-27 June the Eco Technology Show returns to Brighton and is offering free VIP tickets and fast track entry for all Renewable Energy Installer readers.

Climate change minister Greg Barker Two British companies have been awarded over £8million to spur on innovation in storing energy, climate change minister Greg Barker announced today.

The 2014 version of the HETAS Guide of approved products and appliances has just been published.

Vaillant is set to host a series of UK-wide open days to demonstrate the role of renewable technology in reducing fuel poverty and carbon emissions for the social housing sector to landlords, renewables installers and councils.

The Sustainable Energy Association, formally known as the Micropower Council, has today announced that its executive committee has elected Bill Rumble, ceo at Mark Group, to be the new vice president of the association, and chair of its executive committee.

The Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) recently announced two new initiatives designed to help installers get involved with the Scheme, and take advantage of the opportunities offered by the forthcoming domestic RHI.

The Green Shoots Project, is pleased to announce the guest speakers for its new free Green Shoots Workshop, which will take place at the Friends Centre in Brighton on 5th February from 2-6pm.

A number of the biggest names in the industry have committed to exhibiting at the National Homebuilding & Renovating Show’s new concept – The Energy Saving Home.

A new history centre on the south coast of England, which has just been officially opened by the Queen, is harnessing renewable technologies to ensure a sustainable future.

With the Green Deal scheme being simplified and starting to gather momentum, the domestic RHI launching in the Spring and renewables maintaining popularity in the UK, 2014 is the perfect year to expand into the renewables and energy efficiency markets, according to NAPIT.

Leading names from the Travis Perkins Group, including merchants Travis Perkins, CCF, City Plumbing Supplies (CPS), Plumbing Trade Supplies (PTS), Sustainable Building Supplies (SBS) and Solfex, have announced they are ‘RHI ready’ thanks to a combination of services, knowledge, and product availability which have been developed to support installers and builders.

Andy Pegg, managing director at Segen Renewable technology distributor Segen has announced that it has added additional improvements to its inverter rebate scheme.