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.

Ecobuild, taking place next month at London’s ExCeL and the event’s conference programme will include insights from former mayor of London, Ken Livingstone as well as a range of other government officials set to share their opinions on the newest green initiatives.

Paul McCullagh, chief executive of UrbanWind Paul McCullagh, chief executive of UrbanWind, has called on prime minister David Cameron to stay focused on the benefits of green energy, in the wake of the EU’s decision not to impose legally binding renewable energy targets on member states.

To rewards its loyal customers, Solfex is now offering all direct account holders a monthly rebate of 4 percent based on spend level. 

Mr Fergus Ewing MSP (Centre) opens the event with Plumb Center’s head of sustainability Tim Pollard (Right), and Plumb Center’s regional trading director for Scotland Robert Beagley (Left) Mr Fergus Ewing MSP – the Scottish Minister for energy, enterprise and tourism – officially opened Scotland’s first HETAS-accredited renewables training academy on 22 January.   Falkirk Renewables Centre is a Plumb Center initiative, designed to give installers north of the border the skills and knowledge they’ll need to work with heat pumps, biomass boilers and solar thermal.

Members of Caplor Energy’s team attend an Exeter University short course on climate change The team at Caplor Energy are learning more about the very real threat of global warming by enrolling on Climate Change: Challenges and Solutions, an Exeter University short course. 

The South West has announced a further investment of around £535,000 into its marine renewables industry, following the confirmation of funding for a number of projects to drive forward the sector. 

Industry leaders are united in their disappointment at the EU Commission’s announcement not to impose binding renewable energy targets on a national level.