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Hendry loses out in cabinet reshuffle
Former energy minister Charles Hendry
Energy minister Charles Hendry has fallen victim to the government’s reshuffle today and will be replaced by Conservative MP John Hayes.
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Ultimate heating
Ultima Solar has announced the launch of technology which it says will take over from traditional hot water heaters and existing solar thermal systems to deliver truly affordable hot water.
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AfOR merges with REA
After a decisive vote by its members today, the Association for Organics Recycling (AfOR) will integrate into the Renewable Energy Association (REA).
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Nominations invited for health and safety award
RenewableUK and The Crown Estate are pleased to announce that the submission period for the 2013 Renewable Energy Health & Safety Award is now open.
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Malaysia picked to host Ecobuild Southeast Asia
UBM Built Environment, organisers of Ecobuild, has extended its international reach with the launch of Ecobuild Southeast Asia.
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PURE genius: PURE, the clean planet trust
Steve Pester, BRE, discusses the work done by carbon reduction charity, PURE the Clean Planet Trust
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Mike Lowes, md of Renewable Solutions UK
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David Pepper, Lochnivar UK, says the government’s decision to cap the funds available to the RHI is not necessarily bad news
The government’s decision to cap the funds available to the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) is not necessarily bad news, says David Pepper, managing director of Lochinvar UK
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BRE helps deliver sustainable developments
Contractors play a critical role in the delivery of sustainable buildings and homes, yet there are few if any professional training courses designed to help them deliver projects against demanding UK standards and codes. A new course from BRE – Site Sustainability Manager – aims to change all that……
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New app takes the heat off selecting heat pumps
Econic’s managing director Rob Gardiner
Econic has launched a new smart app to help customers decide which heat pump to install.
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Energy efficiency is key, say Solar Power UK
Four of the Big Six UK energy providers are expected to increase energy prices by the end of this year after Scottish and Southern Electric (SSE) announced plans to increase domestic gas and electricity prices by an average of 9 percent from October 15.
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Renewables Roadshow finalises theatre timetables
The Renewables Roadshow has applied the finishing touches to its theatre timetables for this year’s exhibitions.
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SummitSkills welcomes apprenticeship grant
The latest government announcement making apprenticeship grants available to more employers will give a welcome boost to SMEs in the building services engineering sector, says skills council SummitSkills.
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Q-Cells finds South Korean buyer
The creditors of Q-Cells have agreed to sell the struggling German PV manufacturers to South Korean firm Hanwha.
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Community benefit in spotlight for WJM mini-conference
Inverness-based solicitors Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie (WJM) will be taking ‘community benefit from renewable energy’ as its theme for the company’s Autumn 2012 free conference.
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The HWT6O, from Harbon
New entrant to the wind market, HS Harbon & Sons, says it has standardised on AC drives from Control Techniques for two reasons: reliability and versatility.
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Keep the noise down
Xylem has launched the Lowara Ecocirc circulator pump – specifically designed for heating solutions in domestic applications.
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Botanic garden turns to nature
National Botanic Garden of Wales has completed an extensive renewable energy heating project set to create significant savings in fossil fuel energy costs and CO2 emissions.
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Biomass is huge success for BSW Timber
Quid’s in: BSW Timber’s biomass plants should generate the company around £0.5m annually under the RHI
Sawmilling business BSW Timber is celebrating gaining Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) accreditations in recognition of the sustainable heat produced by the business’s three biomass plants.
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E.ON gives worst FiT services, says survey
There are huge differences in the quality of service offered by energy companies to people generating their own electricity according to a new survey. Strong winners and losers emerged when renewable energy website YouGen asked people who have installed solar panels, hydro or wind turbines what they thought of their Feed-in Tariff (FIT) supplier.
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Waxman takes training to the next level
Impressive CV: Roy Oxley joins Waxman’s training team following a 30 year career in electrical training and installation
Waxman Training Academy is strengthening its team with the appointment of Roy Oxley.
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Viessmann ramps up customer service with new warehouse
Heating system manufacturers Viessmann says it has drastically improved customer response times by opening a new warehouse in the Midlands which can now process orders up to 4pm for next day delivery.
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Last chance to enter Dragons’ Den at nextgen
Renewable energy exhibition nextgen has announced a last call for submissions to pitch a renewable energy project or technology at the show’s Dragons’ Den.
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KACO bolsters UK presence
German inverter manufacturer KACO new energy has established a new service and customer support centre in Milton Keynes.