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Caplor Energy goes back to school
Caplor Energy reports an impressive level of enthusiasm from youngsters participating in two educational events during June, which aimed to promote the importance of conserving the environment.
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TLT appointed to advise DECC
National law firm TLT has been appointed by Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) to advise on potential solutions to the Green Deal barrier consent issue.
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REA announces appointment of new chief executive
Incoming REA chief executive Dr Nina Skorupska
The Renewable Energy Association (REA) has announced that Dr Nina Skorupska will be replacing Gaynor Hartnell as chief executive on 29 July.
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Daikin UK appoints new commercial director
Daikin UK has appointed Dave Lacey as commercial director of its heating and renewables division, with a view to consolidating its position within the heat pump and renewables market as well as expanding sales of ancillary products.
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SBS launches PAS 2030 course with year long mentor
Sustainable Building Solutions (SBS), part of the Travis Perkins Group, has launched the UK’s first Green Deal PAS 2030 course which offers a year of free mentoring for each attendee.
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Baxi appoints new business development director
Baxi has appointed Andrew Crown as new business development director for its specification team.
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Trade Skills 4 U makes new appointment
Trade Skills 4 U’s new commercial director Sabarah Cursons
Trade Skills 4 U has strengthened its team with the addition of new commercial director Sabarah Cursons.
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Carbon negative development receives triple accolade
The UK’s first carbon negative social housing development in South Tyneside has won three coveted awards.
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Remeha Commercial expands commercial sales team
New arrival: Ryan Kirkwood now heads up Romeha’s Scottish sales team
Remeha Commercial has announced the appointment of two new members to its sales team.
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NSAET revamps website
The National Skills Academy for Environmental Technologies (NSAET) says it has revamped its website to better service businesses looking to deliver renewable and low carbon training.
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ECITB to attend the All-Energy Exhibition
The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) says it will be at the All-Energy Exhibition & Conference, Aberdeen, on 22nd -23rd May 2013 to showcase its range of products and services to the sector.
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UK Green Investment Banks appoints general counsel
The UK Green Investment Bank (GIB) has announced the appointment of Euan McVicar as its general counsel.
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Green Deal training partnership at Bicton EaRTH
L-R Mark Watling, Moor Energy and Graham Waddell, Bicton EaRTH
A new training partnership at Bicton EaRTH in East Devon is launching to help with employment opportunities for installers and existing DEAs as the Green Deal picks up speed.
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Power-One appoints new product specialist
Power-One has appointed David Jacobs as its new product specialist for the company’s AURORA MICRO micro-inverters in the UK.
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Become a Green Deal Advisor with Barnsley College
Barnsley College is to host a series of training sessions for installers wishing to become domestic Green Deal Advisors or Domestic Energy Assessors.
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SummitSkills welcomes Federation name change
The Alliance of Sector Skills Councils is to change its name to The Federation for Industry Sector Skills and Standards.
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Thinking about becoming a GD Advisor?
EcoSkies is encouraging installers to become certified Green Deal Advisors and benefit from the £1.3bn per year available in ECO funds.
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Get ahead in home automation with NICEIC
NICEIC is running a one day training course for electrical contractors looking to branch out into home automation work.
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Dimplex hits the road
Dimplex is running a national programme of renewable roadshows to introduce installers to its new generation of heat pumps.
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SummitSkills heralds DECC voucher scheme
Heating installers will welcome the government’s announcement of a new voucher scheme to reduce the cost of training in renewable heating, SummitSkills has said in reaction to the latest announcement from the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC).
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IES launch latest franchise
Intelligent Energy Solutions (IES) is launching its third franchise operation in York.
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Joined up approach
On 28 January 2013, MCS published the document MCS 023 (Additional Requirements for MCS Installers to become Green Deal Authorised). This document outlines the criteria, which all MCS installation companies who are assessed and certified against, in order to become registered for the microgen measures under Green Deal. MCS 023 was developed by MCS, working closely with both DECC and the relevant MCS committees.
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Worcester, Bosch Group welcomes Greg Barker
Grand tour: Climate change minister Greg Barker opened new Greenstar Heat Exchanger friction stir-welding machines as part of his visit to Worcester, Bosch
Climate change minister Greg Barker visited Worcester, Bosch Group on Thursday 21st March, to find out more about the latest industry innovations, and to hold a round table discussion with heating installers about the government’s Green Deal.
Opinion
Learning curve
With the Green Deal officially launched, Brett Pearson, formerly Ecoskies, outlines the opportunities this scheme can bring.