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Making energy saving improvements to your property could increase its value by 14 per cent on average – and up to 38 per cent in some parts of England – according to new research released by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC).
A poll by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers on UK energy policy has found that 64 per cent of the public is concerned about possible blackouts, and that 93 per cent are worried about higher electricity and gas bills.
Shadow energy minister, Tom Greatrex, has announced that the next Labour Manifesto will include a commitment to decarbonise the UK’s electricity supply by 2030. He also said Labour has a “relentless desire to take forward the offshore wind industry” which it will put into practice if it wins the next election in 2015.
Entrepreneurs with innovative ideas and products in energy efficiency, storage and low carbon generation can today apply for a share of £19million of government funding.
Business and energy minister, Michael Fallon has announced the creation of an Offshore Wind Investment Organisation (OWIO) aimed at boosting levels of inward investment and providing a stimulus to creating jobs in the UK offshore wind industry.
Want to search for local businesses on your smartphone? Then Plumb Center and Parts Center says its customers should check out its latest Android App.
Martindale has launched its new DC50 Boroscope.
4Eco has announced a new partnership with YESSS Electrical.
The UK Green Investment Bank (GIB) has today published its first market report on anaerobic digestion (AD).
UFW has secured the sole distribution rights in the UK and Ireland for the EC Wind 55kW wind turbine, manufactured in Sweden.
Eaton has launched an automated version of its Xiria SF6-free Ring Main Unit (RMU).
Xylem Lowara UK’s high-efficiency domestic circulator pump, the Lowara Ecocirc has won the “Best product of the year 2013” award at the recent Plus X Awards ceremony.
Communities are to get a greater say over the siting of onshore wind developments and receive higher levels of financial incentives, the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has announced.
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.
Britain is an eco-friendly nation of homeowners, according to a new study commissioned by npower.
Power-One today announced that it will host a series of events entitled AURORA MICRO Road Show.
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.
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.
Bird & Bird today announces that its Energy & Utilities Sector Group has advised Roundwood Energy on a £10m investment.
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.
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
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
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.
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)