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RHPP a missed opportunity, says Daikin

The government must remain committed to launching the Renewable Heat Incentive next year if it is to achieve its targets in reducing carbon emissions, is the message from Daikin UK’s managing director Peter Verkempynck.

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DECC pledges to cut red tape

The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has announced the scrapping of 86 regulations plus 48 regulatory regimes in its efforts to cut red tape and bureaucracy.

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PV project kick started in Bristol

BASIC members help install panels at a home in Lockleaze, Bristol The Bristol Area Solar Installers Co-operative (BASIC) has installed its first panels on a scheme in Bristol.

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Solarpraxis brings quality standards

Knowledge provider and conference organiser Solarpraxis is to hold an event promoting quality standards in solar PV.

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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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SolarTech goes back to school

SolarTech has announced the design and installation of PV systems for 17 schools in Shropshire in an initiative designed to generate upto 600,000 kWh of electricity per year.

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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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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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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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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.