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Certsure, the joint venture formed from the partnership between the Electrical Safety Council (ESC) and Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA), has launched a customer charter.
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.
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.
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.
The Department of Energy and Climate Change’s (DECC) latest Green Deal research indicates a growing interest in Green Deal.
The Renewable Energy Association (REA) has joined over 60 European companies and associations calling for a legally binding 2030 carbon reduction target.
RenewableUK has welcomed an opinion poll carried out by ComRes which once again highlights the overwhelming support for wind power among the British public.
There is just one more day to wait until the first of six Energy Efficiency Exhibitions which tour the UK this month.
Financial services provider ReEnergise Finance has announced the launch of its own ‘intelligent’ finance fund, ReEnergise SmartEnergy Finance.
A model from Viessmann’s Vitodens 111-W range of domestic boilers has appeared in property renovation series Double Your House for Half the Money.
The BBA is pleased to announce two new senior appointments to its management team.
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.
Visitors are being offered the chance to see how an historic 14th century castle is saving money and cutting carbon emissions by turning to biomass.
DECC has advised that under its new tariff degression regime, there will be no reduction in non-domestic RHI tariffs for the next quarter.
REI editor Paul Stephen invites readers to send in their views with the best letters being published in the next print edition.
This month, the MCS turns its attention to major revisions to international wind standards
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.
Newly appointed SunConnex ceo, Steven Pleging, exclusively talks to REI on the prospects for the UK PV marketplace
Hamish Watson, ceo of Polysolar, tells REI why PV installers should be taking more notice of the impressive business opportunities available in BIPV
Jodi Huggett, director of 4Eco – immerSUN, discusses DECC’s recent report on fuel poverty and gives her advice on effectively tackling this growing issue
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.
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
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.
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