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The Renewable Energy Association is facing a High Court legal action over damaging claims it has unfairly targeted companies with a campaign of disruption.
B & Q has launched a new energy saving service designed to help customers learn more about energy efficiency.
Members of the CPD Foundation have been told of the importance of The Green Deal and Minimum Energy Standards in a joint session delivered by Peter Williams, Eversheds real estate property support lawyer and Ruth Gilbody, commercial director at Towcester-based environmental consultancy 4See Environmental.
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.
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.
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.
On Friday 08 June, MCS launched a consultation to promote its new Company Competence Criteria for renewable energy installers registered to the scheme.
Energy minister Charles Hendry says that the latest UK energy statistics released by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) show that the UK is ‘powering ahead’ in the field of renewable energy.
A survey by roofing supplier Monier and EuPD Research has shown that roof-integrated PV systems have ‘strong potential’ to become independent of subsidies in the medium term.
Reports have emerged that Schott Solar is to halt solar panel manufacturing in its native Germany. Schott’s global HQ and product development division will remain in Mainz.
TGC Renewables has secured planning permission for what it says is the largest solar project in the UK to date.
Construction and renewable energy company Alumet has been awarded a third Green Apple Award for environmental excellence for a third consecutive year.
HETAS is celebrating 10 years of offering competent persons schemes having been one of the first organisations to launch the government initiative in 2002.
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.
The National Farmers Union (NFU) has called on the government to refocus its policy on encouraging renewable energy generation in the agricultural industry.
Essex-based carbon reduction agency Climate Energy is pleased to announce the launch of SustainaBuild, a project that will see 180 small and medium businesses in the East of England benefit from mentoring, development and up-skilling in preparation for the launch of Green Deal, all for free.
Solar specialist Evergreen PV has expanded its services, now covering the whole of the UK, from domestic to commercial properties.
A solar panel company is practising what it preaches after installing 243 solar panels on the roof of its Burnley headquarters.
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.
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.
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.
A renewable energy company has announced the launch of its second franchise, based in Wrexham, North Wales.
Renewable heating provider Glow-worm has joined forces with world champion darts player Mark Webster.
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.