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Octopus reaffirms commitment to renewables
Octopus Investments has pledged its commitment to the UK renewable energy market despite today’s decrease in the Feed-in Tariff for solar PV.
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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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Industry unfazed by tariff reduction
Today’s reduction in the Feed-in Tariff (FiT) for PV should not detract from the bigger picture, say members of the industry.
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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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Solar investment a no brainer, says STA
The Solar Trade Association (STA) has calculated returns of 9.8 percent for domestic customers under the new 16p Feed-in Tariff rate which kicks in tomorrow (1st August).
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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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SolarWorld praises EU price dumping complaint
Global PV manufacturer SolarWorld has welcomed the European manufacturer initiative’s decision to file a formal complaint with the European Commission against alleged illegal price dumping of modules by Chinese solar companies.
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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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Eco2Solar celebrates SME award
Paul Hutchens, managing director of Eco2Solar, Jeff Baker, business development manager from The Construction Training Centre and Ryan Mee, sales and operations director of Eco2Solar
Kidderminster-based Eco2Solar is celebrating after scooping an accolade at this year’s West Midlands Constructing Excellence Awards 2012.
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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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Caplor launches new finance package
Caplor Energy has today announced a new finance scheme aimed at homeowners keen to install solar energy systems but without the upfront cash.
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HPA welcomes launch of RHPP Phase 2 Communities Scheme
Gregory Barker MP, minister of state for energy & climate change announced the launch of the RHPP Phase 2 Communities Scheme this week, the third and final part of this phase. The Heat Pump Association welcomes this as another vehicle to promote the growth in renewable heat projects, increasing awareness, understanding and knowledge. Not only is significant additional funding potentially available at point of installation, but there is great emphasis placed upon sharing resource in both experience and collective buying power. Acknowledgement of the role that air and ground source heat pumps could play in this process was also welcomed
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Phono Solar embarks on 800 home project
PV manufacturer Phono Solar has today announced its participation in a project currently underway in York to fit up to 800 council houses with PV.
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NSAET launches installer pocket guides
The National Skills Academy for Environmental Technologies has launched a range of technical guides for renewable installers to use as a reference when pricing, sizing and installing technologies.
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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.