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Changes afoot
DECC recently implemented a number of changes following the consultation on Phase 2B of the Feed-in Tariffs Comprehensive Review: Tariffs for Non-PV Technologies and Scheme Administration Issues.
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Travis Perkins acquires Solfex
The Travis Perkins Group has today announced the acquisition of Solfex.
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Enact secures Green Deal Provider status
The Enact team
Enact Energy reports that it has become the first renewable energy company in Cornwall to achieve Green Deal Provider status.
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Green Deal will boost wind sector, says RenewableUK
Wind and marine trade body, RenewableUK, has welcomed the launch of Green Deal as a mechanism to boost uptake of small wind turbines.
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Green Deal standard updated
BSI, the business standards organization, has published an update to PAS 2030, the standard which supports the Green Deal policy, encouraging the implementation of energy efficiency measures within existing households and businesses.
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Green Deal with it
The government has unveiled ‘Green Deal with it’ as the name of the national communications campaign being launched today to boost consumer awareness of Green Deal.
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Green Deal in numbers
-£125m government-funded cash back scheme
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How the Green Deal works
Firstly, a Green Deal Assessor will come to your home, talk to you about your energy use and see if you could benefit from making energy efficiency improvements. Your Assessor will recommend improvements that are appropriate for your property and indicate whether they are expected to pay for themselves through reduced energy bills. Green Deal Providers will then quote for the recommended improvements. You can get as many quotes as you like, and you don’t have to choose all of the recommendations made to you.
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Green Deal gets legal approval
Bill Hull, head of the Green Deal team at national law firm TLT, is adamant that Green Deal will become a significant force despite low public awareness and a disappointing number of companies signing up.
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GSHP RHI tariff expected to double
The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has this week announced a review of the Renewable Heat Incentive Tariffs following its recent consultation.
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Evance records 200 percent sales growth
Evance’s ceo Kevin Parslow
Evance Wind Turbines has reported a 200 percent year-on-year increase in sales during 2012 whilst its workforce has expanded by 50 percent in the same period.
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Big name speakers announced at Ecobuild
With just under six weeks to go before Ecobuild kicks of at London’s ExCel (5-7 March), the exhibition has announced a host of big names who will discuss, debate and challenge future thinking in the industry.
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Easy PV
PV wholesaler Midsummer Energy has developed a free online tool designed to help installers more easily design solar arrays and cut down on paperwork.
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FiT damages claim grows to £140m
17 British solar and construction companies have come together to call on the government to pay damages for lost business incurred after its unlawful changes to the Feed-in Tariff.
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Grow your business with Enphase
Paul Nightingale, md of Enphase Energy UK
Microinverter manufacturer Enphase says it is excited for the next 12 months following its recent entry to the UK market.
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BBA receives UKAS accreditation
The BBA has been accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) to provide certification to MCS012 which outlines the requirements for pitched roof installation kits. The document addresses three aspects of performance: resistance to wind loading, reaction to fire a nd resistance to water penetration.
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Amber Green adds wind power to its portfolio
Renewable energy provider Amber Green Energy has added small-scale wind turbines to its power generation portfolio following its appointment as re-seller for SIAC Wind Energy.
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Are you ready to be a Green Deal Installer?
EcoSkies says to mark the introduction of its new PAS 2030 course, is it offering the special rate of £375 + VAT for the first 50 bookings – 25 percent off the base rate.
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Ecobuild launches Hosted Buyers Club
Ecobuild has announced the launch of the VIP Hosted Buyers Club for senior purchasers and suppliers from across the sustainable built environment.
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Itron releases innovative thermal energy meter
Itron announced today the launch of a new thermal energy meter. It says the Itron CF-UltraMaxx V meter is compact with advanced smart metering features for data analysis.
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NAPIT to offer Green Deal and MCS Membership at Ecobuild
NAPIT will be exhibiting at Ecobuild 2013. As a certification body for tradespeople across the UK, NAPIT provide a range of membership schemes to help renewables and energy efficiency professionals make the most of the budding green economy.
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Solfex join forces with Enphase
Solfex energy systems has announced that it will be stocking the Enphase microinverter system and accessories.
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NICEIC sign up 17,000th approved contractor
NICEIC has announced that 17,000 firms are now registered on its Approved Contractor list.
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Try before you buy
Tritec has made its hand-held curve monitoring device, TRI-KA, available to rent, allowing PV installers to ‘try before you buy’.