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Vaillant train engineers of tomorrow

Heating manufacturer Vaillant has teamed up with housing association Brent Housing Partnership and maintenance repair and installation specialists Oakray Heating to offer renewable and boiler training to 30 promising engineering students.

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Green Deal cashback levels increased

Changes to the Green Deal’s cashback scheme have been announced, as the government looks to boost uptake of its flagship energy efficiency scheme.

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First dates announced for DECC’s RHI Roadshow

The Department of Energy & Climate Change (DECC) has confirmed that it will be showcasing the hotly anticipated domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) at both Ecobuild and The National Homebuilding & Renovating Show next month.

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Google and SolarAid announce research partnership

Google has announced its continued support of international development charity SolarAid and its work distributing solar lights in rural Africa, by funding a two year evaluation on the impact of solar lights on poverty alleviation. 

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GreenKit launches installer network

GreenKit, online provider of renewable energy and heat products, has launched the Greenkit Installer Network to help skilled and accredited renewable energy installers across the UK to grow their businesses. 

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Eco Technology Show returns in June

On 26-27 June the Eco Technology Show returns to Brighton and is offering free VIP tickets and fast track entry for all Renewable Energy Installer readers.

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£8m boost for energy storage innovation

Climate change minister Greg Barker Two British companies have been awarded over £8million to spur on innovation in storing energy, climate change minister Greg Barker announced today.

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HETAS publishes new guide

The 2014 version of the HETAS Guide of approved products and appliances has just been published.

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Extra £150k pledged to RHI training fund

The £500,000 RHI training fund has been topped up with an additional £150k due to high demand, climate change minister Greg Barker has announced today in a visit to Grant UK.

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Vaillant to host open days for landlords, installers and councils

Vaillant is set to host a series of UK-wide open days to demonstrate the role of renewable technology in reducing fuel poverty and carbon emissions for the social housing sector to landlords, renewables installers and councils.

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UFW hosts Las Vegas competition

UFW is offering installers the opportunity to win a trip to Las Vegas to watch England’s World Cup game versus Costa Rica.

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SEA elects new vice president

The Sustainable Energy Association, formally known as the Micropower Council, has today announced that its executive committee has elected Bill Rumble, ceo at Mark Group, to be the new vice president of the association, and chair of its executive committee.

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Waxman partners with Nedap

Waxman Energy has introduced the ‘PowerRouter’ to its product range through its new partnership with Nedap.

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Ringing in the changes

The Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) recently announced two new initiatives designed to help installers get involved with the Scheme, and take advantage of the opportunities offered by the forthcoming domestic RHI.

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Speakers announced for Brighton’s Green Shoots Project

The Green Shoots Project, is pleased to announce the guest speakers for its new free Green Shoots Workshop, which will take place at the Friends Centre in Brighton on 5th February from 2-6pm.

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Queen opens green-powered history centre

A new history centre on the south coast of England, which has just been officially opened by the Queen, is harnessing renewable technologies to ensure a sustainable future.