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Industry reaction to High Court decision and Select Committee report
The Local Government Association (LGA) said ministers had “undermined confidence” in their “green agenda”.
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Panicked changes could have “fatal impact” on Industry – MPs Report
The Government is undermining confidence in energy policy and hurting the UK solar industry by rushing through panicked changes to Feed-in Tariffs (FiTs) without adequate notice to consumers and installers alike, according to a new report by MPs on two influential select committees.
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Government announces plans to appeal
Energy Minister Greg Barker has said he disagrees with a High Court ruling that the Government’s plans to reduce the Feed-in Tariff for solar PV were unlawful.
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High Court rules Feed In Tariff Cuts “Legally Flawed”
Plans to cut subsidies for solar panels on homes were yesterday ruled legally flawed by the High Court.
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Government hit by double whammy over FiT Cuts
Less than 10 hours after a Mr Justice Mitting ruled that the Government’s cut of the Feed in Tariff was “Legally Flawed”, a joint report by two Parliamentary Select Committees said the panicked changes could have a “Fatal Impact” on the UK Solar Industry.
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Ploughcroft’s Eco Roof Centre scoops top award
Yorkshire-based Ploughcroft, solar panel installer and renewable energy trainer, has won a prestigious award for its popular new Eco Roof Visitors Centre.
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Broseley Fires warming news
With Christmas just around the corner, more householders than ever before are looking forward to a ‘green’ Christmas thanks to the growing popularity of wood burning stoves, says Broseley Fires.
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Plumb Center welcomes incentives boost
Chancellor George Osborne’s recent Autumn Statement confirmed a £200 million introductory offer to help boost the Green Deal when it eventually comes in to force. The consultation period for the scheme is due to end on 18 January 2012, with a number of points still needing to be finalised.
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Dulas gains worldwide environmental accreditation
A mid-Wales renewable energy firm has joined organisations from all over the world in a new scheme that recognises a dedication to excellence in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
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Chris Huhne visits Worcester, Bosch Group
The secretary of state for energy and climate change, Chris Huhne, visited the headquarters of Worcester, Bosch Group to see the extensive manufacturing and training facilities and talk with staff at the company. Following his tour of the factory, where condensing boilers are manufactured, and its £1.5million training academy where thousands of installers attend courses throughout the year, Mr Huhne praised the company’s focus on training for installers and apprentices.
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Breaking News: High Court judge rules Feed in Tariff Cuts “Legally Flawed”
High Court Judge Mitting rules that the Government plans to cut Feed In Tariffs for Solar PV are “Legally flawed”, and subject to a judicial review.
The Government announces immediate plans to appeal against the decision…
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Day 1: High Court told Feed-in Tariff cuts are “manifestly unlawful”
Government plans to cut financial incentives for solar electricity have created “huge economic uncertainty” and are “manifestly unlawful”, the High Court was told today.
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UK top in Europe for eco-cities
A recent survey published by the University of Westminster, shows that Asia is leading the way when it comes to the development of eco-cities with one third of the total number of projects across the globe based in the continent. The research also found that the UK and France top the list in Europe.
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New appointment at Wagner Solar
Stasik will be responsible for managing the solar PV and solar thermal technical division whilst also leading the training programme at the company’s award winning Wagner Academy solar training school.
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British Gas move for Econergy
Econergy, market leaders in the field of biomass heating solutions, has been acquired by British Gas. In 2009 Centrica, the parent company of British Gas, invested in the business buying a 19% stake, and today they concluded a deal to purchase the remaining 81% from the current shareholders for £6.5m in cash.
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Green light to solar legal challenge
The High Court has given permission today (Thursday 15 December 2011) to Friends of the Earth and two solar companies – Solarcentury and HomeSun – to challenge government plans to slash financial incentives for solar electricity. The Judicial review will be heard on Tuesday and Wednesday (20/21 December 2011) next week.
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Friends of the Earth to bin solar panel in protest
Solar installers in hard hats and overalls will join Friends of the Earth as a solar panel is put in a large bin to highlight the 29,000 jobs that will be lost through government cuts. This will take place as a Friends of the Earth application to the High Court to challenge ministers’ plans is heard in the High Court.
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Plumb Center welcomes incentive boosts
Chancellor George Osborne’s recent Autumn Statement confirmed a £200 million introductory offer to help boost the Green Deal when it eventually comes in to force. The consultation period for the scheme is due to end on 18 January 2012, with a number of points still needing to be finalised.
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UK’s first high street Energy Shop opens up
Britain’s first Energy Shop has opened with the aim of making buying low-carbon energy as simple as stocking up on the weekly shop.
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Solar still hot investment
Sheffield-based company, The Energy Initiative, is encouraging consumers in South Yorkshire to continue to invest in solar power despite recent cuts to a government subsidy.
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FiTs supplier calls for solar gap to be closed
SmartestEnergy has urged the government to close the gap between Feed-in Tariff (FiT) rates for domestic and commercial scale solar projects.
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Renewables training boost in Bristol
Charlotte Leslie MP has officially opened the NAPIT Bristol Training Centre – as part of its joint venture with Plumb Center and Sevenoaks Energy Academy.
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Great balls of fire: Wind turbine erupts in flames in 165mph gales
This picture shows the moment a huge wind turbine erupted in flames after it was struck by hurricane-force winds in Scotland.
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UK could face legal action over FiT cuts, confirms European Commission
The UK government could face legal action over its plans to more than halve solar subsidies, the European Commission has today confirmed.