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The Solar Trade Association (STA) says it ‘broadly welcomes’ the government’s changes to the PV Feed-in Tariff (FiT) as confirmed by DECC today.
The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has today announced the long-awaited changes to the Feed-in Tariff.
Cambridge-based providers of energy management systems Green Energy Options (GEO) has appointed Etneo Italia to distribute its products within Italy.
The Co-operative Bank has provided £8m of funding for what it says is the largest community-owned wind farm in the UK.
Sustainable Building Solutions (SBS) are now offering a City & Guilds accredited course in Green Deal domestic energy assessing in conjunction with PPL Training.
NICEIC is one of 14 companies selected to provide certification services for installers and advisers under the Green Deal scheme.
Solfex energy systems has announced an exclusive UK distribution agreement with German solar thermal controls company Prozeda GmbH.
At the ICE conference Retrofit Solutions for the Housing Sector there was a great deal of talk around the future direction of the Feed-in Tariff (FiT) scheme, and in particular the timing of the new rate reviews and timing for PV.
The heating market in the UK and the effects of the Renewable Heat Incentive are key concerns for any MCS registered installer, which is why Renewable Energy Installer has partnered with SVI to bring the first detailed report to the market.
Industry leaders have cautiously welcomed the publication of details of future energy policy in the draft energy bill.
Energy secretary Edward Davey has laid out details of the government’s future energy plans by publishing the draft energy bill.
A number of installers have spoken out in dismay over allegations of government bungling in the Feed-in Tariff (FiT) saga.
Renewables distributor Waxman is urging customers to remain positive about the financial attractiveness of solar PV.
The Renewable Energy Association (REA) says that a report released today by the Environmental Audit Committee reinforces the organisation’s own calls to prioritise green investment.
The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) has announced the first batch of certification bodies for Green Deal installers and advisors.
Four of the renewable industry’s trade associations have co-written a letter to climate change minister Greg Barker outlining concerns over elements of the commercial Renewable Heating Incentive (RHI).
The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has today issued a statement refuting comments made by Which? magazine which heavily criticises Green Deal.
A report commissioned by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has concluded that the UK’s climate change policies will reduce the impacts of future energy price spikes by as much as 50 per cent.
The Renewables Roadshow will return this Autumn with a host of demonstrations and seminars from industry experts.
The Solar Trade Association and other industry representatives have welcomed suggestions from senior ministers that the government may choose to delay the reductions to the Feed-in Tariff (FiT) expected on 01 July.
The government has today published a list of all interested parties intending to apply to the UK’s new carbon capture storage (CCS) competition.
The UK’s solar industry has applauded the decision by Energy Ministers to review the next round of cuts to the Feed-in Tariff.
Future Renewable Energy has partnered with training provider Easy MCS with the aim of sharing its experience with other installers considering using renewable heating technologies.
The Oil & Renewable Energy Show (ORES) continues to attract exhibitors from both oil-fired and renewable backgrounds with over two-thirds of floor space now sold out.