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Speakers confirmed for Energy Solutions 2012
Energy management event Energy Solutions has announced its line-up of speakers for its free to attend CPD accredited educational programme.
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National communications campaign for Green Deal
As reported in the Guardian, the government looks set to launch a national communications campaign promoting the planned October launch of Green Deal.
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Sainsbury’s becomes a greener grocer
News that Sainsbury’s has become Europe’s largest operator of solar PV has been greeted by Friends of the Earth.
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Government praises OFT report
The Office of Fair Trading’s (OFT) report on the future operation of the home insulation market has been welcomed by the government.
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Preventing frozen condensate
In response to the harsh temperatures experienced in theUKduring the winter of 2010 – 2011, leading boiler manufacturer Worcester, Bosch Group has unveiled a brand new device which helps prevent external condensate pipes freezing.
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Back in black
New for 2012 is a black colour to add to Redland’s range of Norfolk Pantiles. Launched in response to demand from housebuilders, Redland sayS IT anticipates that the main market for the product will be in the East Anglian region.
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ADBA and REA support Renewables Event
The Anaerobic Digestion and Biogas Association (ADBA) and the Renewable Energy Association (REA) have thrown their weight behind The Renewables Event – to be held on 11-12 September.
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August deadline for PURE funding round
The team behind the PURE assisted OVESCO project at Harvey’s Brewery, Lewes
PURE, the Clean Planet Trust, says its latest funding round for low interest community energy loans is open to new projects until 17th August 2012.
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Invitation to attend European Conference on Sustainable Renovation
A two day European Conference on Sustainable Renovation of Buildings will be held from 13-14 September in Karlsruhe, Germany.
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RES Inbuilt celebrates Passivhaus award win
RES Inbuilt, the consultancy division of renewable energy developers the RES Group, has earned recognition for one of its projects.
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150 not out for Glasgow installers
Kenneth Thom, of Barclay Erskine celebrates the company’s 150th anniversary
Glasgow-based heating company Barclay Erskine has joined forces with Worcester Bosch Group to celebrate its coming of age.
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Get ready for Green Deal with Renewables Roadshow
With the launch of Green Deal due this Autumn, the organiser of the Renewables Roadshow says that members of the industry could miss out on the opportunity unless they attend one the exhibitions.
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DECC publishes UK energy statistics
The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has published a summary of the UK’s energy statistics for the year 2011.
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Travis Perkins launches online animations
Sustainable Building Solutions, part of the Travis Perkins Group, has developed a series of LABC registered animations that detail how to build within efficiency regulations using traditional building methods.
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New president for HEVAC
Mike Nankivell is the new president of the Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Association (HEVAC) taking over the position from Geoff Lockwood.
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DECC HQ improves energy rating
The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has been awarded a Display Energy Certificate rating of C for its headquarters building in Whitehall.
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Jobs for the girls
A venue has been booked for the next ‘Jobs for the Girls’ event – NICEIC’s networking event for females in the electrical contracting industry.
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Good Energy predicts a good 2012
Renewable electricity supplier Good Energy has announced plans to cut prices for its customers as trading begins of the company’s shares on the AIM and a strong financial performance is predicted for 2012.
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Mixed feelings over ROCs banding review
The renewables sector has responded with mixed feelings over the government’s announced changes to the Renewables Obligation (RO) – the Department of Energy and Climate Change’s chief mechanism for supporting large scale projects.
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New government figures show big increase in electricity generated by renewable sources
UK electricity production from renewables increases by 33% in 2011 Electricity generation from onshore wind increased by 45% and offshore wind increased by 68% 9.4% of all UK electricity generation came from renewable sources UK’s reliance on imported fossil fuels hit 36 year high
Government figures released today in the annual Digest of UK Energy Statistics show that electricity production from renewable energy sources in 2011 was up by 33% on the previous year and accounted for 9.4% of all electricity generated in the year. This increase has predominately been driven by increases in electricity generation from both onshore (up 45% to 10372GWh) and offshore wind (up 68% to 5126GWh).
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New guidance for local authorities to improve energy efficiency of homes
New guidance to help local authorities in England improve the energy efficiency of their residential housing has been published today. The guidance, issued under the Home Energy Conservation Act (HECA), asks local authorities to publish a report on their plans to achieve improved energy efficiency by 31 March 2013.
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Renewable energy to bring £25 billion of investment into UK economy, says Davey
Changes to subsidies for renewable electricity could incentivise between £20 billion and £25 billion of new investment in the economy between 2013 and 2017. The Banding Review for the Renewables Obligation will support jobs and deliver more clean power with a reduction in costs to consumers between 2013 and 2015, ministers said.
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Non-PV FiT rates announced
The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has today announced its formal response to the consultation on Feed-in Tariffs for non PV technologies.
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New app saves time for electricians
Joining up: NICEIC has teamed up with software developer Clik to create the first app which allows electrical safety certificates to be issued on an iPad
NICEIC has teamed up with software developer Clik to create the first app which allows electrical safety certificates to be issued on an iPad.