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DECC to host RHI webchat

The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) domestic RHI policy team will be taking your questions on the RHI domestic policy from 12:00 to 13:00 on Thursday 15 August. 

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HETAS opens new technical helpline

HETAS has launched a helpline service designed to provide support and advice for the solid fuel and biomass heating sector. The new initiative will be managed by Mike Harvey who joins HETAS as installer support services manager. Mike comes from a heating industry background having previously worked as an installer and then a college lecturer. Alan Young will also be dealing with enquiries from the new helpline in his role as technical officer for HETAS.

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Grant gets greener

Grant is pleased to announce that an employee of seven years has bought into the company’s green ethos via his all-consuming passion for recycling.

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Worcester, Bosch backs Part L decision as ‘sensible outcome’

Martyn Bridges, director of marketing and technical support at Worcester, Bosch Group Domestic heating and hot water technologies manufacturer Worcester, Bosch has welcomed the long-awaited update to the Building Regulations’ Part L.

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Government publishes draft Contracts for Difference

A draft of the contract that government will offer investors in low-carbon energy generation was published today, aimed at providing further certainty to prospective developers and investors.

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Redlands brings new PV solution to market

Redland is launching InDax: a cost-effective solution for contractors and specifiers looking for an integrated PV system that can be used both for new build and retrofit contracts.

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Blenheim Palace goes greener

It will start with the development of a £180,000 micro hydropower scheme on the River Glyme this autumn. The scheme will generate enough clean electricity to power the equivalent of 18 homes – almost three times as much as Blenheim Palace currently produces from solar PV – and cut CO2 emissions.

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Eurosafe signs turbine inspection agreement

Eurosafe Solutions has secured an agreement with a Dutch designer and manufacturer of wind turbines, to test and inspect its fall protection systems on its turbines across the UK.

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Energy saving chair to fight cancer with Funny Business

Vanda Murray, chair of domestic energy saving company, VPhase plc, is set to raise funds for The Christie and Prostate Cancer UK charities by performing a stand-up comedy routine in front of an audience of hundreds. She is taking part in ‘Funny Business’ with six other business leaders, all of whom will perform at The Comedy Store on Deansgate Locks, Manchester, in October this year. 

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Brighter future for PV installers, says NICEIC

According to Nick, improved technology in the efficiency and storage capability of the solar PV panels and the ability to benefit financially from the government’s flagship Green Deal initiative as well as the residual value in the existing Feed in Tariffs (FiTs) has prompted renewed interest by consumers.

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Multi-million pound boost to UK offshore wind

Government and business have today published a long-term strategy that will strengthen the UK’s position in the offshore wind industry. The multi-million pound investment has the potential to unlock £7 billion in the economy by 2020.

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Uponor UK launches dedicated Q&E microsite

Following on from the launch of its Q&E shrink-fit plumbing system, Uponor UK has launched an online platform for installers to access further information about the range as well as practical demonstration videos.

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Consumer Protection Scheme covers all Green Deal measures

TV’s consumer champion Nick Ross, who is the ambassador for DGCOS, has lent his support to HIES Following in the footsteps of its sister scheme, the Double Glazing and Conservatory Ombudsman Scheme (DGCOS), the Home Insulation & Energy Systems Contractors Scheme (HIES) aims to promote the best levels of consumer protection in the renewable industry.

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ADEY gets show on the road

Magnetic filter manufacturer ADEY Professional Heating Solutions is taking to road with its first nationwide tour.

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Specflue brings MCZ to market

At the Energy Efficiency Exhibitions, Specflue will be exhibiting its comprehensive product range embracing its exclusive distributor status of the Italian MCZ range of biomass and pellet fueled stoves and boilers. 

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Anesco hits 11,000 PV system mark

Adrian Pike, ceo of Anesco Anesco has announced reaching the 11,000 mark in the number of UK solar systems it manages on a daily basis – with a net capacity of almost 80MW – through its operation and maintenance service AnescoMeter.

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For every job there’s Testo

Testo will be showcasing a range of products at the Energy Efficiency Exhibitions to help installers save money, by measuring efficiency to reduce running costs.