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L-R James Beard (REA) Paul Clark (md of Rural Energy) Virginia-Graham (REAL)
Rural Energy has reported a significant boost in biomass sales following the award of a major industry accolade.
The REA is calling on prime minister David Cameron and fellow EU leaders to acknowledge the role of national 2030 renewable energy targets for improving energy security.
New government figures published this week have revealed that compared to this time last year solar generation is up 77 percent.
Renewable UK has issued its manifesto ahead of the 2015 General Election.
The UK Green Investment Bank plc (GIB) has reported its financial performance in the year ending 31 March 2014.
Industry has welcomed the government’s confirmation that it will not commence powers in the Deregulation Bill which restrict the ability of local authorities to impose their own requirements for energy efficiency until the Zero Carbon Homes (ZCH) standard is in effect.
Daikin UK has launched two new training courses for the new Daikin Altherma Hybrid heat pump, designed to help installers take advantage of opportunities presented by the domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (dRHI).
Newly appointed president for the Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors Andrew Crookes has used his inaugural speech to highlight highlighted initiatives that APHC are working on to tackle the rogue trader.
Plumbing Trade Supplies (PTS) has combined with fellow Travis Perkins Group brand Sustainable Building Solutions (SBS), to launch ‘Easy MCS™’; a training course designed to offer 12 months of one-to-one mentor support with bespoke training software.
Eurobiostove is pleased to announce that its entire range of Bronpi biomass heaters and boilers are now fully MCS accredited.
Gemserv, the licensee of the MCS and Green Deal registration schemes, has become the latest company to join the Sustainable Energy Association as an executive member.
Phil Hurley, managing director at NIBE
In the wake of April’s launch of the domestic RHI, NIBE has extended the warranty on key products across its heat pump and biomass ranges to seven years.
A national network for installers reports a significant increase in enquiries following the launch of the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund.
Segen has announced that it will be extending its partnership with Panasonic to include the Panasonic TCAP range.
New Top FarmBarn
Cernunnos will be launching permanent headquarters in Newton, south Cambridgeshire, to tie in with the Cambridge Open Eco Homes event in
September 2014.
Several members of the Solar Trade Association will open up their solar farms to visitors from local homes, schools, businesses and community groups across England and Wales on 4th July as part of a nationwide event called Solar Independence Day.
Travis Perkins has launched its first Fantasy Football Game to coincide with this month’s FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
HETAS has reported a large rise in demand for its training courses, particularly biomass, driven by the domestic RHI.
Paul McCullagh, chief executive of UrbanWind
Paul McCullagh, ceo of Glasgow-based UrbanWind, has accused the government of being driven by ‘desperation’ and ‘beset by panic’, following controversial plans to relax trespass laws for fracking.
Kamlesh Vadukul, product specialist, solar thermal, at Daikin UK
Daikin UK’s solar thermal range has become one of the first in the UK to pass the new MCS Standard MCS for pitched roof installation kits.
Manufacturer of heat transfer fluid Hydratech has launched a new-look website: www.hydratech.co.uk
SEA chief executive Dave Sowden
The industry has reacted with dismay at the recent decision, announced in the Queen’s speech, to water down previous intentions for energy requirements of new homes from 2016.
Panasonic has announced that it will now be offering a seven year warranty with its Aquarea Heat Pump system. This brand new warranty will cover parts and labour when installed by a professionally qualified PRO Partner.
Winners of this year’s Ashden Awards have been announced at an awards ceremony at the Royal Geographical Society in London on 22 May 2014.