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Julia Bradbury with Plumb Center’s renewables director Simon Allan
TV star Julia Bradbury opened Plumb Center’s Practical Installer Arena at Ecobuild 2014 last week saying the UK can lead the world by building a genuinely low carbon economy.
“The nation’s army of more than 120,000 installers is the key to convincing consumers that energy efficient technologies don’t have to cost the earth, but could save a fortune,” she said.
Simon Cross, commercial director at IXUS Energy
IXUS Energy has secured an exclusive import deal with Austrian biomass boiler manufacturer Kraft und Wärme aus Biomasse GmbH (KWB), to supply boilers to the North of England and the Isle of Man.
UK ministers have been urged to back binding national renewable energy targets for 2030 by the Renewable Energy Association (REA).
Time is running out for REI readers to enter the Guardian/Observer Ethical Awards.
Installers attending Ecobuild 2014 can benefit from impressive product and training offers, thanks to Plumb and Parts Center.
During the show installers can get up to £300 off an accredited renewables training course, which comes with the full Easy MCS support and mentoring package.
There’s also an exclusive Ecobuild show offer for account holders available on Center Controls, Fernox water treatment products, and selected Grundfos heating circulators and pumps – running throughout the whole of March.
This autumn the prestigious Energy Efficiency & Renewables Awards will be inspiring the industry to greater heights once again.
Provisional statistics released today by the Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) show that the amount of electricity produced by wind grew 38 percent from 2012 to 2013. In total the amount of energy generated by wind grew from 5.5 percent in the mix in 2012 to 7.7 percent in 2013.
Ready for Retrofit is inviting social landlords from across the South West to apply for funding to install energy efficiency and micro generation retrofit measures in social housing.
Glow-worm has donated £40,000 to rainforest communities in Peru via Cool Earth.
Energy secretary Ed Davey has been called on to “overhaul” the way the Energy Companies Obligation scheme is administered.
South Wales-based renewables manufacturer Mabey Bridge’s commitment to training and apprenticeship has been recognised at the international Learning Awards 2014.
As we gear up for the launch of the Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (DRHI), Robert Burke, HETAS, asks: Is the industry is ready for it?
By guest columnist Bill Wright, head of energy solutions, Electrical Contractors’ Association
Who are you?
Michael Wright – owner and director of Yorkshire Heat Pumps and Michael Wright Kitchens & Interiors.
Plumb Center’s head of sustainability Tim Pollard
Let’s hope when we look back on 2014 we’ll have made major strides towards convincing the public, business and government that the best and only way to effectively cope with energy price inflation (and excess carbon emissions) is to USE LESS ENERGY.
Vaillant has been named as one of the UK’s largest brands in the 2014 Superbrands Business Index.
As part of a new partnership, Northumberland College’s renewable energies training courses will be delivered from the Port of Blyth later this month.
Changes to the Green Deal’s cashback scheme have been announced, as the government looks to boost uptake of its flagship energy efficiency scheme.
Segen has become the sole distributor of the TriEnergia triangular panel system.
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.