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NAPIT launch new blog

Mike Andrews, Napit Group chief executive NAPIT has launched a new online blog, following the completion of its new-look website.

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Organic Energy signs rural arts deal

Biomass supplier Organic Energy has signed a two year partnership to help bring the arts to rural communities across five counties.

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Worcester defends zero carbon homes postponement

Worcester, Bosch Group has spoken out to defend the government’s recent decision to postpone the introduction of zero carbon homes building regulations for new build houses.

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Worcester, Bosch CEO retires

Photo credit : Simon Jacobs Richard Soper has announced he is to retire as CEO of Worcester, Bosch.

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New UK PV record set in July

News that July saw a new record set for the UK production of solar power has been welcomed by Solarlec.

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Greenworks partners with Bosch

Greenworks Training Academy has officially partnered with Bosch tools, to offer its customers hands-on training.

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SunEdison acquires Mark Group

SunEdison has announced the acquisition of Leicester-based Mark Group, a SunEdison solar sales and installation partner.

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Government confirms end to Green Deal finance

The government has confirmed that it is to end the further release of funds for the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund and Green Deal Finance Company.

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Rural Energy completes £1.3m biomass contract

Offering a combined saving of over £30,000 on the authority’s energy bill, the nine boilers will net the council a yearly income of £150,000 from the RHI – £3m over 20 years. They will also reduce C02 emissions by 10,400 tonnes.

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EC4U offer zero percent finance for training

Electrician Courses 4U (EC4U) is offering a zero percent finance package on two domestic installation training course for plumbing and heating installers.

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Industry blasts ‘damaging’ subsidy cuts

Industry leaders have expressed dismay and disappointment at the government’s planned withdrawal of Renewables Obligation support for solar farms under 5MW.

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Solar set for subsidy cut

DECC is proposing to end financial support for solar under the Renewables Obligation, a consultation document published today has revealed.

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GDHIF and RHI lined up for budget cuts

Plans are being drawn up to cut the funding available for the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund and the Renewable Heat Incentive, according to media reports.

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New dates for TechTalks

NICEIC and ELECSA has announced the latest dates for its TechTalk series.

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Green investment needed to beat energy crisis

Greater support and a policy shift for renewables is needed to negate the threat of power outages, is the message to government amid dire warnings from the National Grid of possible blackouts.

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National Trust invest £30m in renewables

It follows the successful completion of a five project pilot scheme, launched with Good Energy in 2013, as the Trust strives to meet its target of sourcing 50 percent of its energy from renewable sources by 2020.

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Government ends zero carbon homes

The government has confirmed the end of plans to introduce the zero carbon offsetting scheme, and proposed increases in energy efficiency standards for new homes.

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Industry reacts to ‘Eco barren’ budget

Chancellor George Osborne has come in for sharp criticism from the low carbon sector for offering little to encourage the deployment of renewable energy in his annual budget.