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DECC dishes out £21m to low carbon entrepreneurs
£21million has been awarded to entrepreneurs to help bring a range of new and innovative low carbon products to market, the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has announced today.
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Urban Wind acquires Myriad Wind
Myriad Wind has been acquired for an undisclosed sum by Urban Wind creating an expanded Glasgow-based company and a new Urban Wind North West Division in Preston.
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EU ministers set timetable for emissions trading scheme reform
Energy ministers from across the UK have shown a united front in a bid to reform the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS).
Opinion
Talking point
Liz MacFarlane, reveals why heat pumps are the love of her life . .
Opinion
Current thinking
Why is it so hard for our industry to accept the benefits and savings from voltage optimisation in domestic buildings? Chris Norman, chairman of the Energy Services and Technology Association (ESTA) makes his voice heard
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Two minutes with…
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Alan Wright, sales director, commercial & utilities, Kingspan Environmental
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Row continues over biomass emissions
A conflict over the environmental impact of burning biomass is rumbling on between the Renewable Energy Association (REA) and three major campaign groups.
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Wind farm developer appointed Snowdonia planning chief
Jonathan Cawley, who works for wind farm developers West Coast Energy, has led attempts to build renewable energy projects around the UK which is a source of worry to conservationists and residents who oppose turbines being constructed in the National Park.
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Finalists announced for Ashden Awards
26 finalists for this year’s Ashden Awards have been announced ahead of an awards ceremony at the Royal Geographical Society in London on 20 June 2013.
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Mainstream Renewable Power sponsors Irish quest for Arctic Passage world first
Global wind and solar company, Mainstream Renewable Power today announced its sponsorship of a rowing expedition attempting a world first through the infamous Northwest Passage in the Canadian Arctic this summer. Three experienced Irish adventurers and one Canadian are attempting to become the first ever people to cross the 3,000 km passage by human power alone in a single season – a feat which is only possible due to the melting ice which normally renders it impassable.
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REA dismisses NGO anti-biomass stance
The Renewable Energy Association (REA) has accused a number of green campaigners of scaremongering over their opposition to biomass, according to a letter shown to the Guardian.
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£6m scheme launched for social landlords
A new £6million competition aimed at getting renewable heating kit into the homes of social tenants across Great Britain has been launched by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) today.
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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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Travis Perkins to build distribution centre in Warrington
The Travis Perkins Group has today announced its decision to invest in a new 700,000 square foot regional distribution centre (RDC) in Warrington, Cheshire.
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New online market place launched for biomass traders
A new online market place has been launched for buyers and sellers within the biomass and forestry industry.
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150 biomass jobs come to Anglesey
A biomass company is set to create 100 jobs on Anglesey.
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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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One month left to enter Energy Efficiency and Renewables Awards
Designed to inspire industry to greater heights, the Energy Efficiency & Renewables Awards are returning to the Ricoh Arena, Coventry this September.
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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.
Product
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.