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Certsure launches customer charter

Certsure, the joint venture formed from the partnership between the Electrical Safety Council (ESC) and Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA), has launched a customer charter.

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Uponor doubles its loyalty points

To coincide with the start of the heating season, Uponor UK has announced it is offering double points on its ‘Uponor & More’ loyalty scheme for the rest of 2013. 

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Myriad Solar plans Leicestershire PV open day

Myriad Solar is planning two ‘talk and tour’ seminar sessions at Eye Kettleby Lakes, Leicestershire, later this month – so other local businesses can see for themselves the benefits renewable energy can bring.

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STA predicts solar thermal price drop

Research recently published by the Solar Trade Association (STA) indicates that the prices of solar hot water systems could come down by 29.2 percent if the market expands tenfold to catch up with solar PV.

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REA calls for 2030 renewable energy target

The Renewable Energy Association (REA) has joined over 60 European companies and associations calling for a legally binding 2030 carbon reduction target.

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RenewableUK heralds pro-wind opinion poll

RenewableUK has welcomed an opinion poll carried out by ComRes which once again highlights the overwhelming support for wind power among the British public.

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Independent pro-renewables report released

A new independent report published today will outline the important role that renewables can play in the UK’s transition to a low carbon electricity supply over coming decades.

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No degression due for RHI

DECC has advised that under its new tariff degression regime, there will be no reduction in non-domestic RHI tariffs for the next quarter.

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Send a letter to the editor

REI editor Paul Stephen invites readers to send in their views with the best letters being published in the next print edition.

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Winds of change

This month, the MCS turns its attention to major revisions to international wind standards

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ReneSola and Lightsource sign 69.5MW deal

ReneSola has today announced it has signed a series of agreements to provide Lightsource Renewable Energy with 69.5MW of solar modules for installation on solar farms in the UK.

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Trade Skills 4U’s quick guide on insurance for electrical contractors

When it comes to obtaining insurance for your business, it can be a minefield to find the right policy that suits your requirements. Getting the right insurance cover is important, it needs to cover you for essentials like public liability if you have unexpected accidents whilst working in your clients home.  It is always worth checking out specialist cover for electricians as this will often provide additional benefits such as tool cover, EICR/PAT testing cover and working at height. The key thing to make sure of is whether or not a policy provides sufficient cover for the needs of your business in the event of a claim.

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Businesses feel the heat of ‘Green burden’

Phil McVan, managing director of Urban Wind Britain’s struggling small businesses are facing a growing ‘Green Burden’ imposed by large companies striving to meet their carbon reduction targets, says Urban Wind

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HIES launch new finance package for installers

The consumer protection organisation the Home Insulation & Energy Systems Contractors Scheme (HIES) has negotiated a special arrangement with several major finance companies. This finance facility allows HIES renewables installers to provide home owners with the best point-of-sale credit deals available in the market place.

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Heat pump solutions from Dimplex

Chris Davis, business development director for Dimplex Renewables, considers a number of points installers should know about air source heat pumps to capitalise on a growing market for them in the wake of the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) announcement