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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Solarlec gains TrustMark status
Lancashire-based installer Solarlec has been awarded TrustMark status – the government backed consumer standard for reliable tradesman in the building industry.
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Vaillant backs renewables centre
Heating specialist Vaillant has thrown its weight behind a new venture from Dorset-based A P Chant.
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TV star enjoys Olympic performance from renewables
Skate off: Jayne Torvill is enjoying green heating thanks to ground source heat pumps, supplied and installed by Ice Energy Technologies
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Non-PV FiT rates announced
The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has today announced its formal response to the consultation on Feed-in Tariffs for non PV technologies.
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Brighton Energy Coop commissions first major project
Star turn: Brighton Energy Coop has commissioned an 87kW solar array at Shoreham Port near Brighton
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New app saves time for electricians
Joining up: NICEIC has teamed up with software developer Clik to create the first app which allows electrical safety certificates to be issued on an ...
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New dawn for free solar
Engensa has announced the availability of SolarLoan for UK homeowners. Initially unveiled in May, UK domestic customers are now invited to sign up to this ...
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Proposals for non-domestic RHI set out
The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has set out new proposals for managing the budget of the non-domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI).
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Nu-Heat’s installer service is not far off a perfect 10
Top marks: A recent survey carried out by Nu-Heat amongst its customers found that over a twelve month period, 74 per cent of installers made repeat ...
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CoolSky goes global for growth in solar energy
CoolSky, the Newtownards-based manufacturer of solar energy controllers, has partnered with Apricus Solar in a joint venture, to market solar water heating systems in key ...
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Jonathan Porritt to speak at a Profitable Future in Renewables –The Business Strategy Conference
Jonathan Porritt has been confirmed as a keynote speaker for the A Profitable Future in Renewables –The Business Strategy Conference, organised by Renewable Energy Installer ...
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Kier picks up £3 million project
Home run: Kier’s energy solutions specialists have completed a £3 million project to install PV panels to over 500 properties for Cottsway Housing Association
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JPCS provides foundation to 30 acres project
The Cadland Estate solar farm team l-r Steve Helliwell Benn Teasdale and Peter Verso from JPCS and Scott Hofgartner and Adrian Pike from Anesco
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Green Deal on track for October launch
The underpinning framework for the Green Deal and Energy Company Obligation (ECO) passed another milestone yesterday, 23 July, says the Department of Energy and Climate ...
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DECC launches community heating scheme
The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has today launched its low carbon heating scheme for communities which is now open to applications.
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Uptake of renewables strong amongst Welsh farmers
Renewable energy will play an increasingly integral role in the future of Welsh farming, is one of the key messages to emerge from the Royal ...
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Canadian Solar passes the test
Canadian Solar has announced it is one of the first PV providers to have passed two high voltage tests.
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Objections mount on Chinese PV manufacturers
PV module manufacturers in the EU are on course to launch a trade complaint against Chinese companies, according to several media reports.
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Davey launches Cornwall Together
Energy secretary Edward Davey is at the Eden Project in Cornwall today, launching the new collective switching scheme Cornwall Together.
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MPs and industry condemn energy reforms
The Energy and Climate Change Select Committee has strongly criticised the government’s plans to reform the energy market.
