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NIBE extends cashback offer in line with RHPP

NIBE has announced that it is to extend its own cashback offer on renewable heating technologies until March 31 2014 in line with DECC’s decision to reinstate the Renewable Heat Premium Payment (RHPP) for the same period.

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Worcester offers installers chance to win driving day

Following the launch of its new series of Greenstore single coil (SC) mains pressure unvented hot water storage cylinders, Worcester, Bosch Group is offering installers the chance to win one of five Silverstone Challenge Days.

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£8m biogas plant nears completion

A new £8m anaerobic digestion (AD) facility in Durham is nearing completion as the project enters its final stage, reports installers Emerald Biogas.

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MPC calls for enhanced RHPP

The Micropower Council (MPC) has lent its support to an STA-led campaign which calls on the government to increase the voucher amounts available under the Renewable Heat Premium Payment (RHPP).

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Public support for renewables rises

The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has published the results of its fifth public tracking survey, which seeks to gauge public attitutes to renewable energy.

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Wyke Farms shortlisted for BusinessGreen award

Prime minister David Cameron visits Wyke Farms’ biogas facility Cheese producer and milk processor Wyke Farms has been shortlisted for a BusinessGreen Leaders Award in the Company of the Year category.

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Trustmark warns consumers to be vigilant of Green Deal fraudsters

Trustmark, the government endorsed quality mark signposting consumers to tradesmen, has welcomed Action Fraud’s warning about doorstep fraudsters using the Green Deal to con homeowners, and is urging consumers to be wary of uninvited tradesmen and always check the credentials of any firm to ensure they are approved and reputable.

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Wind of change

Kingspan Wind is launching its new KW15 wind turbine, details of which will be made public at the All-Energy Exhibition & Conference, 22-23 May 2013. 

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Renewables sector dismisses OFTEC report

Nottingham-based Hybrid Heating Systems has criticised a recent report by OFTEC which questions the suitability of renewables in rural areas.

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Davey opens Fife Renewables Innovation Centre

Energy secretary Ed Davey and other local officials attend the opening of Fife Renewables Innovation Centre The Fife Renewables Innovation Centre has been officially opened in Methil by energy secretary Ed Davey.

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Cheese company powers ahead with wind

Double act: Tom and Simon Jones now generate enough power to meet the needs of their Lincolnshire dairy farm and sell some back to the grid with a Vergnet wind turbine A dairy farm in Lincolnshire that supplies two tonnes of cheese annually to Jamie Oliver is benefiting financially and environmentally after embracing wind power.

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Windcrop installs 500th turbine

Small scale wind turbine installer Windcrop has hit a milestone by installing its 500th turbine, building a fleet with a capacity of 2.5MW.

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Scaffolders scoop top award for commitment to renewables

Charlie Caulkett (left) and Dr Mick Donegan (guest speaker from Oxfordshire charity Special Effect) A scaffolding firm specialising in providing access solutions for domestic and commercial PV installations has been named as winners of the Southern Oxfordshire New Business Competition.

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RDI delivers training in biomass

RDI Associates has responded to demand for an increased skills and knowledge base in the biomass sector with a suite of training courses.

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Next generation

Solar-power generator manufacturer Firefly Solar has announced the launch of its Cygnus Hybrid Power Generator (HPG).