Low Carbon Home 62

News

Independent pro-renewables report released

A new independent report published today will outline the important role that renewables can play in the UK’s transition to a low carbon electricity supply over coming decades.

News

No degression due for RHI

DECC has advised that under its new tariff degression regime, there will be no reduction in non-domestic RHI tariffs for the next quarter.

News

Send a letter to the editor

REI editor Paul Stephen invites readers to send in their views with the best letters being published in the next print edition.

Opinion

Current affairs

By guest columnist Bill Wright, head of energy solutions, Electrical Contractors’ Association

Opinion

Adding biomass to your installer skills

With domestic RHI tariffs confirmed, now is the time for installers to make sure they have the right skills and qualifications to take advantage of new business opportunities, says Robert Burke, HETAS

Opinion

The generation game

Steve Pester, BRE, looks at how energy storage is rapidly growing in importance and how we can harness this fledgling technology

News

Winds of change

This month, the MCS turns its attention to major revisions to international wind standards

News

Trade Skills 4U’s quick guide on insurance for electrical contractors

When it comes to obtaining insurance for your business, it can be a minefield to find the right policy that suits your requirements. Getting the right insurance cover is important, it needs to cover you for essentials like public liability if you have unexpected accidents whilst working in your clients home.  It is always worth checking out specialist cover for electricians as this will often provide additional benefits such as tool cover, EICR/PAT testing cover and working at height. The key thing to make sure of is whether or not a policy provides sufficient cover for the needs of your business in the event of a claim.

News

Businesses feel the heat of ‘Green burden’

Phil McVan, managing director of Urban Wind Britain’s struggling small businesses are facing a growing ‘Green Burden’ imposed by large companies striving to meet their carbon reduction targets, says Urban Wind

News

HIES launch new finance package for installers

The consumer protection organisation the Home Insulation & Energy Systems Contractors Scheme (HIES) has negotiated a special arrangement with several major finance companies. This finance facility allows HIES renewables installers to provide home owners with the best point-of-sale credit deals available in the market place.

News

Make sense of energy efficiency with Plumb Center

Plumb Center’s head of sustainability Tim Pollard Plumb Center says it is looking forward to speaking one-to-one with installers as lead sponsors of the Energy Efficiency Exhibitions.

News

Points mean prizes for buyers of REHAU pipework

Installation companies buying REHAU’s RAUVITHERM district heating pipework can join a new points-based reward scheme at this year’s Energy Efficiency Exhibitions taking place at venues around the UK from 10 – 26 September. 

News

Theatre timetables published for Energy Efficiency Exhibitions

Whether you’re keeping an eye on energy monitoring, insulating against future costs through a fabric first approach, or optimising output of high efficiency heating systems, the recently announced theatre timetables at the Energy Efficiency Exhibitions have all the answers, says show organiser Dan Caesar.

News

Energy Efficiency Exhibitions are back

With the winter months a few weeks away, it’s time to visit this September’s Energy Efficiency Exhibitions, says organiser Dan Caesar

News

Build your business with NAPIT

NAPIT will be attending the Energy Efficiency Exhibitions incorporating Renewables Roadshow throughout September and will be urging installers to take advantage of the Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI).

News

Renewables sector condemns planning regs climb down

The domestic renewable energy industry has condemned the government’s suggestion to do away with the 2008 Planning and Energy Act. The Act, promoted by Michael Fallon, who is now energy minister, provides local authorities with the ability to set specific carbon, renewable energy and energy efficiency targets for new build properties (the so-called ‘Merton Rule’). The suggestion is part of the government’s consultation on the Housing Standards Review, published yesterday.

News

£1.7bn energy saving is tip of the iceberg

Inteb Sustainability Limited is already set to work with new companies and SMEs on energy reduction programmes, having laid down a gauntlet to British businesses by revealing that a massive £1.7bn could easily be saved by Britain’s biggest energy and carbon-using businesses alone (those reporting energy bills over £500k per annum) in just one year.

Product

Shade analysis at the touch of a button

The Solmetric Suneye (available in the UK from Wind & Sun) now includes updated software to enable MCS shade diagrams to be produced quickly and accurately.