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Bank chief scoops top accolade

The Co-operative Bank’s Chris Matthews has been honoured with a prestigious Lifetime Achievement award by The Renewable Energy Association (REA) in recognition of his commitment and contribution to the sector over the past 16 years, reports Louisa Keogh

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Viessmann scoops National Energy Globe award

Heating system manufacturer Viessmann has been presented with a National Energy Globe award for its ‘Efficiency Plus’ initiative by the Austrian Energy Globe Foundation.

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B&Q boosts renewables offering

B & Q has launched a new energy saving service designed to help customers learn more about energy efficiency.

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Green Deal to launch for businesses too

Contrary to previous announcements, businesses and other non-domestic properties could be allowed to benefit from Green Deal from day one, it is now understood.

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Good Energy seeks admission to AIM

Renewable energy supplier Good Energy has announced at its AGM that it seeks admission to trading on AIM – the Alternative Investment Market which is a stock exchange for SMEs.

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Changing the game

Sustainable Business Solutions (SBS), a division of building merchant Travis Perkins, has launched a set of standardised construction drawings designed to provide a cost effective solution to anyone building new homes.

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Green Deal to offer cash back

Reports have emerged that homeowners will be able to access attractive cash back offers through Green Deal in a bid by DECC to boost early uptake in the scheme.

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MCS launches new consultation

On Friday 08 June, MCS launched a consultation to promote its new Company Competence Criteria for renewable energy installers registered to the scheme.

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Get switched on

Eaton’s Electrical Sector has developed its DC switch-disconnector product to operate at voltages up to 1500 V DC with rated operation currents up to 1600A.

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Alumet scoops triple award

Construction and renewable energy company Alumet has been awarded a third Green Apple Award for environmental excellence for a third consecutive year.

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HETAS celebrates decade of CPS

HETAS is celebrating 10 years of offering competent persons schemes having been one of the first organisations to launch the government initiative in 2002.

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Industry has role in encouraging Green Deal interest

The industry has a role in encouraging Green Deal interest, is the message from SIG Energy Management’s head of marketing, Vince Matthews, in a letter received today by Renewable Energy installer.

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NSA Environment expands training provision for Green Deal

The National Skills Academy for Environmental Technologies is expanding its provision to deliver all skills and competencies required by the government’s Green Deal scheme, scheduled for roll out in October.

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Report highlights opportunities in renewable heat

The renewable heat market in the UK remains unclear, with the future of the market and the nature of opportunities within it far from apparent. With ongoing delays to the RHI causing concern among installers and investors alike, Renewable Energy Installer has partnered with Sustainable Venture Intelligence to produce a comprehensive appraisal of the current state of the UK market and the opportunities for growth within it.

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A Profitable Future in Renewables conference launched

A Profitable Future in Renewables – The Business Strategy Conference has been launched by Renewable Energy Installer. With many changes affecting the renewable energy market, it is important to understand what the long-term business opportunities will be and what needs to be done to stay successful.

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Sign up for the CPL wood pellet seminar

There is around  a week to go until the CPL Renewables wood pellet seminar, the must-attend event for those thinking about wood pellet heating.

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Size isn’t everything

Danfoss Heat Pumps UK has launched a new model designed especially for smaller homes.

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Only 1 in 5 will participate in Green Deal,says BSI

British Standards Institution (BSI) has released findings that only one in five homeowners are set to participate in Green Deal with the majority of respondents saying they do not know enough information about the scheme.

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Household electricity usage habits revealed

Tomorrow’s Powering the Nation event at the London Science Museum promises to lift the lid on the latest research on household electrical power consumption and attitudes.

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Worcester CEO included in Queen’s birthday honours

Richard Soper, ceo of Bosch Thermotechnology, has been declared a Commander of the order of the British Empire (CBE) for services to the renewable technologies and heating industries.