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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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Solarsense scoops top award

Solarsense has received an ‘International Green Hero’ award in recognition of its good environmental practice.

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REC applauds latest UK installation figures

REC’s Jan Jacob Boom-Wichers says that DECC’s latest PV installation figures show a ‘stabilisation’ of the UK market Renewable Energy Corporation (REC) has welcomed the UK’s latest PV installation figures published today by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC).

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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.

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Dulas scoops REA award

The timing is perfect for the company, which has offices in Wales and Scotland, as it also marks its 30th anniversary of supplying renewable technologies in the UK.

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PTS director completes charity mission

Plumbing Trade Supplies area director Alan Masters has raised over £1500 for Cancer Research UK having recently embarked on an impressive 100km moonlit bike ride through London.

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HPA concerned over RHI announcement

The Heat Pump Association (HPA) say they are seriously concerned about the message the government are sending to consumers and installers following the latest RHI funding announcement from DECC on 11 June.

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Tritec steps up UK presence

Tritec’s sales and marketing director Steve Griffiths says the move to new premises is part of a wider package of customer-focused improvements PV component suppliers and manufacturers Tritec has moved to larger premises in order to carry greater UK stock levels.

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REA award winners revealed

The seventh annual Renewable Energy Association (REA) Awards ceremony took place in London last night recognising the UK renewable energy industry’s achievements over the past 12 months.

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BPVA seeks budding film stars

The British Photovoltaic Association (BPVA) is to create a documentary-style film and television advert to engage viewers and promote the PV industry.

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Conergy launches quarterly solar returns tracker

Conergy has launched its first quarterly Solar Returns Tracker today to highlight the long-term returns available to UK property owners, despite the 1 August changes to government incentives for solar power.

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DECC publishes green investment report

The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has today published a report on green investment which includes a set of principles devised by Anglia Ruskin University designed to help mobilise investment in climate change solutions.

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Kiwa GASTEC offers heat metering workshop

Low carbon consultancy and training provider Kiwa GASTEC says it has responded to the low rate of RHI application approvals with a tailored half-day workshop.

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UK farmers seek renewables policy shift

The National Farmers Union (NFU) has called on the government to refocus its policy on encouraging renewable energy generation in the agricultural industry.

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AD Heating opens installer centre

In a boost for Scottish renewable heating options, Aberdeenshire-based AD Heating has opened its training centre and showroom.

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IGEM and Develop help installers get ahead

More than 40 installers attended IGEM’s (Institution of Gas Engineers & Manager) recent continuous professional development event aimed at the downstream sector hosted by Develop Training.