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Eurosafe secures wind turbine inspection contract

Fall protection specialist 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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The big green misconception

Britain is an eco-friendly nation of homeowners, according to a new study commissioned by npower.

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HETAS agrees deal with Prompt Payer

HETAS has agreed a deal with Prompt Payer whereby registered installers can sign up for premium membership of the scheme at the reduced price of £35 + vat.

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Best of both

A new hybrid technology that integrates wind and solar power is being developed by SME McCamley Middle East Ltd with research input from the University of Bath’s Department of Mechanical Engineering.

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Decarbonisation target defeated in Energy Bill vote

The Energy Bill has moved to the next stage in Parliament following an overwelming vote in the House of Commons, despite defeat for an amendment introducing a decarbonisation target.   The bill can now be heard in the House of Lords after MPs voted 396 to eight this week following its third reading.

Opinion

Grand designs

Quality street: Sinclair Meadows, Tyneside, has become the first carbon negative social housing development in the UK by incorporating a commercial-sized PV array Sinclair Meadows, Tyneside, has become the UK’s first carbon negative social housing development by combining a communal biomass boiler and a 85kW PV array with modern design principles

Opinion

Running up the meter

Fine print: The UK smart meter rollout will include a provision for consumers to opt out following poorly received mandatory schemes elsewhere, says John Peters, md of Engage Consulting As the UK looks to catch up with other countries on smart meter rollout, John Peters, md of Engage Consulting, asks what lessons can be learned from other programmes   

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Muckle LLP invests in renewable energy sector

Amy Wanless and Andrew Davison, Muckle LLP Newcastle-based commercial law firm Muckle LLP has extended the expertise within its Energy Team, with the appointment of a new corporate associate solicitor.

Opinion

Green Deal’s second coming

Problem solving: Green Deal will succeed, but prompt action is needed, says Roderick Pettigrew, chief executive of the Building & Engineering Services Association The Green Deal has had a very poor start, but can easily be put back on track, says Roderick Pettigrew, chief executive of the Building & Engineering Services Association (B&ES)

Opinion

Anticipated output and stark reality

Bob Long, MD Eco Innovate Ltd Heat pump trouble shooter Bob Long addresses the importance of responsible sales practices in the heat pump market. 

Opinion

Boosting business

Report card: Steve Pester, BRE says there is an opportunity to be had for installers as part of an installation package Steve Pester, BRE, says installers could be missing a trick when it comes to electricity-generating renewables

Opinion

Two minutes with

Q: Who are you? Karlheinz Koeing , UK export manager, SOLARFOCUS GmbH.

Opinion

Domestic RHI – A scheme worth waiting for?

Waiting game: Despite the delay to the RHI, Simon Allan, Plumb Center, highlights the positives to be gained once the scheme is up and running Reaction to the announcement by DECC of a delay in the timetable for the introduction of domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) has been greeted with widespread resignation, and even hostility by the industry. But, says Simon Allan, Plumb Center’s renewables director, the picture is not entirely bleak

Opinion

Moving times

Lu Rahman, looks back at her five years on REI

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PTS takes home business charity award

Chris Toon (Leicestershire Cares), Ian Hall (PTS) and Monica Kimche (Leicestershire Cares) Building merchants PTS has taken home the top award in the Employment Scheme category at the national Business Charity Awards. The accolade is in recognition of its work with Leicestershire Cares, an organisation which helps ex-offenders and the homeless get into work.

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NAPIT calls for increased awareness of Green Deal cowboys

Green Deal Certification body NAPIT are reiterating its call for consumers to be wary of doorstep traders and cold callers, claiming to be operating under the Green Deal, after a string of fraudulent selling complaints were made to Trading Standards.