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The Energy Efficiency & Renewables Awards are back!
This autumn the prestigious Energy Efficiency & Renewables Awards will be inspiring the industry to greater heights once again.
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2013 – a bumper year for wind power
Provisional statistics released today by the Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) show that the amount of electricity produced by wind grew 38 percent from 2012 to 2013. In total the amount of energy generated by wind grew from 5.5 percent in the mix in 2012 to 7.7 percent in 2013.
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£685k available to social landlords in the South West
Ready for Retrofit is inviting social landlords from across the South West to apply for funding to install energy efficiency and micro generation retrofit measures in social housing.
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Daikin supports RHI training boost
Daikin UK has welcomed the government’s recent pledge of an extra £150,000 of funding for renewable heating systems installation and maintenance training. This, the company says, is vital to ensure there are sufficient installers skilled in the installation of renewable heating technology.
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Glow-worm helps save rainforest with £40k donation
Glow-worm has donated £40,000 to rainforest communities in Peru via Cool Earth.
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ECO needs overhaul, says Futureproof
Energy secretary Ed Davey has been called on to “overhaul” the way the Energy Companies Obligation scheme is administered.
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Mabey Bridge recognised at international Learning Awards
South Wales-based renewables manufacturer Mabey Bridge’s commitment to training and apprenticeship has been recognised at the international Learning Awards 2014.
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Local footballers boosted by Banks Renewables donation
Keen footballers with a new East Ayrshire team have been given a boost thanks to the generosity of Banks Renewables.
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Hybrid solar panels tested in Florida
The Solar Angel hybrid panel, which generates both electricity and hot water, has proved to be over four times more energy efficient than standalone solar PV, says manufacturer Natural Technology Developments (NTD).
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MCS Reminder: Updated Standards and Competency Criteria
As previously announced, MCS released updates to all heat technology installation standards on 16th December 2013. All installers must comply with the revised standards by 16th March 2014.
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Vaillant awarded Superbrands status
Vaillant has been named as one of the UK’s largest brands in the 2014 Superbrands Business Index.
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Time running out for SolarAid’s aid match scheme
SolarAid are reminding people that there is only three days remaining of its UK government aid match scheme where all donations within the UK will be matched pound for pound.
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Newform speak out at PV-T exclusion from RHI
Newform Energy has objected to draft legislation which excludes solar thermal panels that also generate electricity from the domestic RHI.
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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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Northumberland College and Port of Blyth announce new partnership
As part of a new partnership, Northumberland College’s renewable energies training courses will be delivered from the Port of Blyth later this month.
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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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NIBE expands distribution with Travis Perkins
NIBE Energy Systems has signed a new distribution agreement with Travis Perkins.
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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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Wood Energy fires up installer network
Wood Energy has launched a national Registered Installer Network.
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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.