With the launch of Green Deal due this Autumn, the organiser of the Renewables Roadshow says that members of the industry could miss out on the opportunity unless they attend one the exhibitions.
The Solar Trade Association (STA) has calculated returns of 9.8 percent for domestic customers under the new 16p Feed-in Tariff rate which kicks in tomorrow (1st August).
The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has published a summary of the UK’s energy statistics for the year 2011.
Sustainable Building Solutions, part of the Travis Perkins Group, has developed a series of LABC registered animations that detail how to build within efficiency regulations using traditional building methods.
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With solar power technology on the increase, Geberit has introduced a new colour-coded seal ring to its Mapress press-fitting system for solar and industrial installations.
Global PV manufacturer SolarWorld has welcomed the European manufacturer initiative’s decision to file a formal complaint with the European Commission against alleged illegal price dumping of modules by Chinese solar companies.
Mike Nankivell is the new president of the Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Association (HEVAC) taking over the position from Geoff Lockwood.
The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has been awarded a Display Energy Certificate rating of C for its headquarters building in Whitehall.
Paul Hutchens, managing director of Eco2Solar, Jeff Baker, business development manager from The Construction Training Centre and Ryan Mee, sales and operations director of Eco2Solar
Kidderminster-based Eco2Solar is celebrating after scooping an accolade at this year’s West Midlands Constructing Excellence Awards 2012.
A venue has been booked for the next ‘Jobs for the Girls’ event – NICEIC’s networking event for females in the electrical contracting industry.
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Renewable electricity supplier Good Energy has announced plans to cut prices for its customers as trading begins of the company’s shares on the AIM and a strong financial performance is predicted for 2012.
The renewables sector has responded with mixed feelings over the government’s announced changes to the Renewables Obligation (RO) – the Department of Energy and Climate Change’s chief mechanism for supporting large scale projects.
Caplor Energy has today announced a new finance scheme aimed at homeowners keen to install solar energy systems but without the upfront cash.
Gregory Barker MP, minister of state for energy & climate change announced the launch of the RHPP Phase 2 Communities Scheme this week, the third and final part of this phase. The Heat Pump Association welcomes this as another vehicle to promote the growth in renewable heat projects, increasing awareness, understanding and knowledge. Not only is significant additional funding potentially available at point of installation, but there is great emphasis placed upon sharing resource in both experience and collective buying power. Acknowledgement of the role that air and ground source heat pumps could play in this process was also welcomed
PV manufacturer Phono Solar has today announced its participation in a project currently underway in York to fit up to 800 council houses with PV.
The National Skills Academy for Environmental Technologies has launched a range of technical guides for renewable installers to use as a reference when pricing, sizing and installing technologies.
UK electricity production from renewables increases by 33% in 2011 Electricity generation from onshore wind increased by 45% and offshore wind increased by 68% 9.4% of all UK electricity generation came from renewable sources UK’s reliance on imported fossil fuels hit 36 year high
Government figures released today in the annual Digest of UK Energy Statistics show that electricity production from renewable energy sources in 2011 was up by 33% on the previous year and accounted for 9.4% of all electricity generated in the year. This increase has predominately been driven by increases in electricity generation from both onshore (up 45% to 10372GWh) and offshore wind (up 68% to 5126GWh).
New guidance to help local authorities in England improve the energy efficiency of their residential housing has been published today. The guidance, issued under the Home Energy Conservation Act (HECA), asks local authorities to publish a report on their plans to achieve improved energy efficiency by 31 March 2013.
Changes to subsidies for renewable electricity could incentivise between £20 billion and £25 billion of new investment in the economy between 2013 and 2017. The Banding Review for the Renewables Obligation will support jobs and deliver more clean power with a reduction in costs to consumers between 2013 and 2015, ministers said.
Lancashire-based installer Solarlec has been awarded TrustMark status – the government backed consumer standard for reliable tradesman in the building industry.
Heating specialist Vaillant has thrown its weight behind a new venture from Dorset-based A P Chant.
Skate off: Jayne Torvill is enjoying green heating thanks to ground source heat pumps, supplied and installed by Ice Energy Technologies
Dancing on Ice star Jayne Torvill, who with skate partner Christopher Dean achieved Olympic glory at the 1984 Winter Games, is now enjoying clean, green, cost-effective heating thanks to ground source heat pumps, supplied and installed by Ice Energy Technologies.
The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has today announced its formal response to the consultation on Feed-in Tariffs for non PV technologies.
Star turn: Brighton Energy Coop has commissioned an 87kW solar array at Shoreham Port near Brighton
Brighton Energy Coop has commissioned an 87 kW solar array at Shoreham Port near Brighton. NRG Renewables, the Southeast specialist for PV, solar thermal, micro CHP and heat pumps, has completed installation of 366 Canadian Solar panels at the site in Shoreham Port, designed to provide clean electricity to local businesses.
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