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Progress on Green Deal but ‘plenty of work to do’ – CBI

The CBI today responded to the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) publishing details of the secondary legislation and the government’s response to the Green Deal and Energy Company Obligation consultation. Rhian Kelly, CBI director for business environment policy, said: “Having more details on how the Green Deal will operate on a practical level is an important step for a scheme that has the very real potential to cut costs for consumers and businesses in the long run, and help generate business investment and jobs. “However, there is still plenty of work to do. With the launch of the Green Deal expected towards the end of the year, the g

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Written Ministerial Statement on the Renewable Heat Incentive

Greg Barker MP, minister of state for climate change “The Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI)  is the first of its kind in the world and provides long term support for renewable heat technologies such as heat pumps, biomass boilers and solar thermal panels.

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DECC sets out the next steps for the Green Deal

DECC has today set out the secondary legislation that will give industry the green light to bring the Green Deal energy efficiency market into operation, alongside measures to strengthen consumer protection and reduce industry burdens and introducing a new, improved energy company obligation (ECO)

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Government sets out next steps for Green Deal

The government today set out secondary legislation that will give industry the green light to bring the Green Deal energy efficiency market into operation, alongside measures to strengthen consumer protection, reduce industry burdens, and implement the Energy Company Obligation (ECO).

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STA praise latest installation figures

The Solar Trade Association has heralded the latest PV installation figures published by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) as a ‘gradual recovery’ from the recent downturn.

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Access Renewables expands PV portfolio

Teesside-based PV distributor Access Renewables has announced an increase in the capacity of its warehouse to hold more stock of HJ Solar modules.

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Kensa makes RHPP appeal

Ground source heat pump manufacturer Kensa Engineering is appealing to social housing landlords to take advantage of the government’s Renewable Heat Premium Payment (RHPP) competition.

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Scottish college boosts eco-credentials

Edinburgh’s Telford College has expanded its training opportunities by announcing plans to open Scotland’s largest demonstration solar roof.

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OFTEC receives Green Deal accreditation

The Oil Firing Technical Association (OFTEC) has been accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) to provide registration services to Green Deal installers.

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Cameron agrees energy deal with Norway

The Prime Minister David Cameron has today agreed an energy partnership between Norway and the UK which could raise questions over the government’s commitment to microgeneration in the UK.

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Plumb Center complete Channel Islands shows

Plumb Center says its first ever Channel Island Trade Shows have been met with a positive reaction by ‘delighted’ members of the business community.

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Dimplex Renewables quadruples sales

Dimplex Renewables says it has bucked the current economic trend by recording impressive sales results in areas including heat pumps, solar thermal, PV and renewables-compatible water cylinders.

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Nu-Heat reaches out to installers

Renewable energy supplier Nu-Heat recently met with installers in the South East at its Slough conference.

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RSPB joins green revolution

Installer Natural Power Wales has completed a project to install solar thermal panels on the warden’s house at RSPB Ramsey Island in Pembrokeshire.

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Phono and GCH sign China partnership

PV manufacturer Phono Solar and suppliers Golden Concord Holdings (GCH) have signed a strategic partnership to co-operative in supply and industrial matters and develop PV projects in China.

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Conergy secures investment for Pakistan project

German PV company Conergy has reportedly secured €60-70m investment as part of an order from US-based DACC Global to build Pakistan’s largest ever solar plant.