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REA dismisses NGO anti-biomass stance
The Renewable Energy Association (REA) has accused a number of green campaigners of scaremongering over their opposition to biomass, according to a letter shown to the Guardian.
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£6m scheme launched for social landlords
A new £6million competition aimed at getting renewable heating kit into the homes of social tenants across Great Britain has been launched by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) today.
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NIBE extends cashback offer in line with RHPP
NIBE has announced that it is to extend its own cashback offer on renewable heating technologies until March 31 2014 in line with DECC’s decision to reinstate the Renewable Heat Premium Payment (RHPP) for the same period.
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Worcester offers installers chance to win driving day
Following the launch of its new series of Greenstore single coil (SC) mains pressure unvented hot water storage cylinders, Worcester, Bosch Group is offering installers the chance to win one of five Silverstone Challenge Days.
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£8m biogas plant nears completion
A new £8m anaerobic digestion (AD) facility in Durham is nearing completion as the project enters its final stage, reports installers Emerald Biogas.
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MPC calls for enhanced RHPP
The Micropower Council (MPC) has lent its support to an STA-led campaign which calls on the government to increase the voucher amounts available under the Renewable Heat Premium Payment (RHPP).
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Travis Perkins to build distribution centre in Warrington
The Travis Perkins Group has today announced its decision to invest in a new 700,000 square foot regional distribution centre (RDC) in Warrington, Cheshire.
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New online market place launched for biomass traders
A new online market place has been launched for buyers and sellers within the biomass and forestry industry.
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July FiT rates announced
Ofgem has confirmed the Feed-in Tariff rates for solar PV starting from July 01 2013.
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150 biomass jobs come to Anglesey
A biomass company is set to create 100 jobs on Anglesey.
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STA speaks out against China dumping tariffs
The STA has joined with eight other solar trade associations from across Europe in sending an open letter to European trade commissioner Karel De Gucht, expressing deep concerns from across the industry about the potential outcome of the European Commission’s anti-dumping and anti-subsidy investigations against Chinese solar manufacturers.
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Public support for renewables rises
The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has published the results of its fifth public tracking survey, which seeks to gauge public attitutes to renewable energy.
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One month left to enter Energy Efficiency and Renewables Awards
Designed to inspire industry to greater heights, the Energy Efficiency & Renewables Awards are returning to the Ricoh Arena, Coventry this September.
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Wyke Farms shortlisted for BusinessGreen award
Prime minister David Cameron visits Wyke Farms’ biogas facility
Cheese producer and milk processor Wyke Farms has been shortlisted for a BusinessGreen Leaders Award in the Company of the Year category.
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Solar PV has never been more accessible, says Sundog Energy
Sundog’s technical director and founder, Martin Cotterell
Installers should be telling consumers that there has never been a better time to install solar PV, is the message from Sundog Energy.
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Free training day for PV installers
Scott Oldfield, distribution manager, SunGift Trade
Experts from manufacturers K2, SolarMax and Trina Solar will all be on hand on 15 May to deliver free training sessions for solar PV installers.
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Trustmark warns consumers to be vigilant of Green Deal fraudsters
Trustmark, the government endorsed quality mark signposting consumers to tradesmen, has welcomed Action Fraud’s warning about doorstep fraudsters using the Green Deal to con homeowners, and is urging consumers to be wary of uninvited tradesmen and always check the credentials of any firm to ensure they are approved and reputable.
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Larkfleet leads by example
Solar PV panels being installed on the roof at Deepings Building & Plumbing Supplies in 2012.
Lincolnshire-based Larkfleet Group (which includes PV installers Lark Energy) has installed solar PV on the roof of its own premises at Larkfleet House in Bourne and Spitfire Park in Market Deeping.
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Backing wind farms is a vote winner, according to new research
New independent research, undertaken by ComRes and published today, shows that backing wind farms is a vote winner for candidates in local elections.
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Renewables sector dismisses OFTEC report
Nottingham-based Hybrid Heating Systems has criticised a recent report by OFTEC which questions the suitability of renewables in rural areas.
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ASC Renewables offers electricity discount if Lincolnshire windfarm is built
ASC Renewables is offering residents living within close proximity of its proposed windfarm at Tetney, Lincolnshire, discounted electricity bills should the project get the green light.
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National Trust invests £3.5m in renewable energy
The National Trust has launched an ambitious project in conjunction with clean energy supplier Good Energy to supply 43 of its properties with renewable energy.
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Conergy expands solar farm footprint with Lightsource
Conergy has announced the completion of a 4.5MW solar park near Portsmouth for PV developer Lightsource Energy.
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Regen SW welcomes launch of National Solar Centre
Regen SW have welcomed the launch today of the National Solar Centre in Cornwall by Greg Barker as an important step to developing local skills and employment in the booming solar sector.