There has been much criticism about the lack of credit available to small businesses and the banks have been bashed for not lending enough. However, Jeremy Malindine from renewable energy expert Puragen, paints a different picture
SMEs do face the challenge of obtaining credit – whether it’s an established business that needs capital to help it expand or an entrepreneur that wants to start up. However, there are numerous pots of money that SMEs can tap into – it’s just a case of knowing where to go and as some are not that well publicised, it can seem like there aren’t many options.
Inferior EPC surveys could prove costly warns James Dodd, the National EPC Company
Independent provider of Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) and energy surveys, the National EPC Company (NEPCCo), is warning PV installation firms about the risks of obtaining inferior EPCs.
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Guy Cashmore, Kensa looks at performance issues with domestic hot water and heat pumps
Performance issues with domestic hot water probably cause more technical calls than any other subject. This is especially true where ‘off the shelf’ indirect cylinders have been combined with larger size heat pumps.
CPL Renewables says its 2012 wood pellet seminar, aimed at improving awareness and answering key questions about this fuel source, has achieved all expectations.
PV manufacturers and suppliers Trina Solar has appointed Mr Henry Chow to its board of directors, effective immediately.
Banks Renewables director Colin Anderson
Hamilton-based developers Banks Renewables is in the early stages of designing a 10MW wind farm in Fife.
Two new wind farms with a combined capacity of over 1GW have been given the go ahead by the government today. DECC says that this brings the total capacity of offshore wind either operational, under construction or given consent up to 6.6GW.
Dimplex has appointed Michael Duro as product manager for solar thermal and water heating.
The Ascertiva Group has appointed Ann Robinson as its new chairman.
The launch of Ploughcroft’s new electrical vehicle charging station installation course has been met with a positive response from electricians.
CBI director-general John Cridland
CBI director general John Cridland has used a key note speech to implore the government not to choose between going green or going for growth.
Renewable Energy Assurance Ltd (REAL) and the Renewable Energy Association (REA) have responded to a High Court claim made against them for allegedly acting beyond their powers, showing bias and interfering with legitimate companies.
With the passing of secondary legislation in the house of commons earlier this week, Green Deal and ECO have entered the delivery stage according to DECC.
Enact Energy is looking for installers and assessors from across the UK to joins its Green Deal Partnership service.
The Co-operative Bank’s Chris Matthews has been honoured with a prestigious Lifetime Achievement award by The Renewable Energy Association (REA) in recognition of his commitment and contribution to the sector over the past 16 years, reports Louisa Keogh
NIBE Energy Systems has launched a campaign to ensure consumer satisfaction for its exhaust air heat pump users.
Heating system manufacturer Viessmann has been presented with a National Energy Globe award for its ‘Efficiency Plus’ initiative by the Austrian Energy Globe Foundation.
Wagner Solar has announced the introduction of new roof brackets it says are designed specifically for the UK market.
The Renewable Energy Association is facing a High Court legal action over damaging claims it has unfairly targeted companies with a campaign of disruption.
B & Q has launched a new energy saving service designed to help customers learn more about energy efficiency.
Members of the CPD Foundation have been told of the importance of The Green Deal and Minimum Energy Standards in a joint session delivered by Peter Williams, Eversheds real estate property support lawyer and Ruth Gilbody, commercial director at Towcester-based environmental consultancy 4See Environmental.
Contrary to previous announcements, businesses and other non-domestic properties could be allowed to benefit from Green Deal from day one, it is now understood.
Renewable energy supplier Good Energy has announced at its AGM that it seeks admission to trading on AIM – the Alternative Investment Market which is a stock exchange for SMEs.