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Retrofit is more than insulation, reminds CoRE

The Centre of Refurbishment Excellence (CoRE) is running two new Masterclasses later this month to focus attention on the issues, technologies and solutions around building services and ventilation.

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RHI funding row exposed in Northern Ireland

Brian Hood, managing director of BS Holdings BS Holdings is calling on Northern Ireland’s Department of Enterprise Trade and Investment to reverse its decision to allow the delay of biomass applications to the province’s RHI register if applicants are in receipt of a Carbon Trust interest free loan.

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Oxford PV’s ceo joins Greg Barker on Saudi trip

Kevin Arthur, co-founder and ceo of Oxford Photovoltaics, is currently joining climate change minister Greg Barker in a solar trade mission to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which is occurring today and tomorrow (11-12 November).

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Best energy innovators revealed

The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) has revealed the finalists in its annual Innovation Awards.

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Circulator pumps get Green Deal approval

Pump industry lobbying has forced a U-turn by the Building Research Establishment (BRE) with circulator pumps set to be finally included in the Green Deal programme, according to Xylem Water Solutions UK.

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NAPIT reaches 10,000 member milestone

NAPIT has recently welcomed its ten thousandth member as its self-certification schemes continue to grow in popularity.

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Vergnet partners with Bowler Energy

Medium scale wind turbine manufacturer Vergnet has today announced its partnership with Bowler Energy, covering England, Scotland and Wales.

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Econic announces year-long webinar programme

Econic’s managing director Rob Gardiner Heat pump specialist Econic has responded to increasing demand for its instructional weminars by announcing a year-long programme.

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Public support remains high for renewables

76 percent of respondents surveyed by the government “support the use of renewable energy for providing our electricity, fuel and heat”, according to figures published this week.

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Danfoss opens doors for fully funded renewables training

Plumbers and other tradespeople from eligible postcodes in South Yorkshire, North East Derbyshire and North Nottinghamshire are being invited to take advantage of fully funded accredited training courses in renewable energy, which are being held at Danfoss’ School of Heat Pump Technology in Sheffield.

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Gledhill md completes charity race

Jason Hobson, managing director of Gledhill, has raised more than £1,500 towards a life-saving treatment for a little girl after competing in the gruelling Reebok Super Spartan Race.

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RSPB switches to 100 percent green electricity

The RSPB reports that, as of today, all 127 of its UK sites – including offices, visitor centres and reserves – will be powered by 100 percent green electricity from Ecotricity. 

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Laying down the law

Gideon Richards, chairman of the MCS Steering Group, publishes a statement on the Judicial Review sought by claimant Energie EST LDA, and defendants the energy secretary and MCS SMG. Held on October 02 & 03 2013, it concerned decisions relating to the certification of thermodynamic products to MCS standards, and has been dismissed in its entirety.