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Green Electrician wins housing association contract
The Green Electrician Group has been appointed by Wulvern, a Crewe based housing association, to install solar panels on its head office.
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RHPP to double
The Renewable Heat Premium Payment (RHPP) is to double for homeowners, the government has announced.
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NSAET revamps website
The National Skills Academy for Environmental Technologies (NSAET) says it has revamped its website to better service businesses looking to deliver renewable and low carbon training.
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Gov’t pledges to ‘drag energy bills into 21st century’
Energy secretary Ed Davey
The government says that it will be taking extra steps to ensure that consumers find it easier to switch energy suppliers.
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British Gas becomes GD finance provider
British Gas announced on Friday 17 May that it will provide Green Deal Finance Plans to households across England and Wales.
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Green Deal awareness still lagging, reports YouGov
A new report from YouGov SixthSense reveals that a fifth (21 per cent) of homeowners in Britain say their homes often feel cold, but the high cost of heating is leading many to seek out ways to reduce energy consumption and make their homes more efficient.
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Renewable Roadshow team launch consumer show
The team behind the Renewables Roadshow, now known at Energy Efficiency Exhibitions incorporating Renewables Roadshow, has launched a new show aimed at bringing energy efficiency measures to the wider public.
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Eco2Solar lands environmental award
Paul Hutchens (left), managing director of Eco2Solar and John Phillips regional director of IoD.
Eco2Solar managing director Paul Hutchens has been awarded the Environmental Award at the ninth annual Institute of Directors (IoD) West Midlands Director of the Year Awards.
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Trina Solar donates PV to Liberian aid project
Head of Europe at Trina Solar, Ben Hill
Trina Solar is providing solar panels to support a joint aid project in Liberia carried out by the charities Project for Liberia and Engineers Without Borders.
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Renewable Energy Marketplace comes to Bournemouth
Regen SW and Bournemouth Borough Council in partnership with Mouchel are hosting a Renewable Energy Marketplace exhibition and conference on 18 June at the Bournemouth International Conference Centre.
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Gehrlicher Solar gets €85m backing
An international group of banks led by BayernLB has provided a financing framework totaling €85 million to Gehrlicher Solar AG, including €30 million for guarantees for another two years. Additional capital of €6 million was also extended by Bayern Mezzaninekapital GmbH & Co. KG for the same period.
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SMA sheds staff in sales downturn
German inverter manufacturer SMA look set to cut as many as 1,000 posts following disappointing sales figures.
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ECITB to attend the All-Energy Exhibition
The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) says it will be at the All-Energy Exhibition & Conference, Aberdeen, on 22nd -23rd May 2013 to showcase its range of products and services to the sector.
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Ambulance service opts for solar power
Ambulances from southern England have become the first in the UK to be fitted with solar panels.
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Wilo UK achieves CEMARS certification
Pump manufacturer Wilo UK has been granted CEMARS carbon reduction certification after an 18 month process.
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NICEIC launches new catalogue
NICEIC has launched its latest catalogue with equipment for electrical contractors at discounted prices.
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Industry welcomes Scottish renewables report
Wind turbines on Lewis
The UK and Scottish governments have jointly published a report recognising the economic benefits of developing renewables projects on Scottish islands.
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Deputy first minister opens Scotland’s first community-shareholder wind farm
Deputy first minister Nicola Sturgeon has officially opened the £15.6 million, four-turbine Neilston Community Wind Farm – the first joint venture between a developer and a community in Scotland.
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Energen Biogas secures £7.25bn expansion loan
Energen Biogas has a new £7.25m long-term loan and asset finance package with Barclays.
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ReneSola establishes UK subsidiary
Ian Glover, ReneSola UK’s new general manager
ReneSola has opened a UK office to provide direct support to UK customers and has pledged to establish a long-term service network for the entire country.
The PV manufacturer believes its commitment and investment in the UK market will reap rewards and allow it to improve product availability while building long-term customer relationships.
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REA rejects biomass capacity cap
DECC has launched a ‘Consultation on a notification process for new build dedicated biomass projects’ with proposals on how to limit new biomass projects under the Renewables Obligation.
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Community consultation to take place over PV farm
A community information evening to discuss a proposed 5.4MW solar farm on Crapnell Farm, Crapnell Lane near Wells is to be held at Croscombe Village Hall, Fayre Way, BA5 3RA on 13th May 2013.
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UK Green Investment Banks appoints general counsel
The UK Green Investment Bank (GIB) has announced the appointment of Euan McVicar as its general counsel.
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Gaia Wind unveils expansion programme
Small wind turbine manufacturer Gaia Wind has set out a programme to extend its customer reach by doubling the size of its sales and distribution network and signing a joint research partnership with the University of Strathclyde.