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Wood pellet seminar hits the mark
CPL Renewables says its 2012 wood pellet seminar, aimed at improving awareness and answering key questions about this fuel source, has achieved all expectations.
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Trina appoints new director
PV manufacturers and suppliers Trina Solar has appointed Mr Henry Chow to its board of directors, effective immediately.
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Banks kicks off planning process
Banks Renewables director Colin Anderson
Hamilton-based developers Banks Renewables is in the early stages of designing a 10MW wind farm in Fife.
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Wind projects given thumbs up
Two new wind farms with a combined capacity of over 1GW have been given the go ahead by the government today. DECC says that this brings the total capacity of offshore wind either operational, under construction or given consent up to 6.6GW.
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Dimplex strengthens team
Dimplex has appointed Michael Duro as product manager for solar thermal and water heating.
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Ascertiva appoints new head
The Ascertiva Group has appointed Ann Robinson as its new chairman.
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Ploughcroft gets a buzz from new training course
The launch of Ploughcroft’s new electrical vehicle charging station installation course has been met with a positive response from electricians.
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CBI chief calls for smarter politics
CBI director-general John Cridland
CBI director general John Cridland has used a key note speech to implore the government not to choose between going green or going for growth.
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REAL and REA stand firm over legal threat
Renewable Energy Assurance Ltd (REAL) and the Renewable Energy Association (REA) have responded to a High Court claim made against them for allegedly acting beyond their powers, showing bias and interfering with legitimate companies.
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GreenDeal makes it to the starting blocks
With the passing of secondary legislation in the house of commons earlier this week, Green Deal and ECO have entered the delivery stage according to DECC.
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enactenergy look to form Green Deal network
Enact Energy is looking for installers and assessors from across the UK to joins its Green Deal Partnership service.
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Bank chief scoops top accolade
The Co-operative Bank’s Chris Matthews has been honoured with a prestigious Lifetime Achievement award by The Renewable Energy Association (REA) in recognition of his commitment and contribution to the sector over the past 16 years, reports Louisa Keogh
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NIBE puts its customers first
NIBE Energy Systems has launched a campaign to ensure consumer satisfaction for its exhaust air heat pump users.
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Viessmann scoops National Energy Globe award
Heating system manufacturer Viessmann has been presented with a National Energy Globe award for its ‘Efficiency Plus’ initiative by the Austrian Energy Globe Foundation.
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REA faces High Court action
The Renewable Energy Association is facing a High Court legal action over damaging claims it has unfairly targeted companies with a campaign of disruption.
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B&Q boosts renewables offering
B & Q has launched a new energy saving service designed to help customers learn more about energy efficiency.
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Joint session explains Green Deal
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.
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Green Deal to launch for businesses too
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.
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Good Energy seeks admission to AIM
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.
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Green Deal to offer cash back
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.
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MCS launches new consultation
On Friday 08 June, MCS launched a consultation to promote its new Company Competence Criteria for renewable energy installers registered to the scheme.
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UK ‘powering forward’ on clean energy, says energy minister
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.
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Roof integrated PV market share to double, says report
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.
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Schott Solar to reduce German presence
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.