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Launch of The Heating & Renewables Roadshow – only 3 days to go
We are delighted to announce the return of the award-winning HEATING & RENEWABLES ROADSHOW for September 2015.
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NICEIC applauds Green Deal changes
The revamped Green Deal cashback scheme is good news for installers as well as homeowners, according to certification body NICEIC.
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Bernard Matthews announce biomass roll out
179 biomass boilers will be installed across 21 of Bernard Matthews’ turkey farms in Norfolk, Suffolk, and Lincolnshire.
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Plumb and Parts Center donate clothes to charity
Plumb and Parts Center has donated 1000 fleeces, t-shirts and polo shirts to two worthy charities.
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RO review ‘justified’, says H2ecO
Subsidies paid to UK solar farms are soon to be under review. Director of Dorset-based Company H2ecO, Mike Stephenson explains what this could mean for the future of solar energy supply
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Zero carbon hub receives support from West of England Growth Fund
Solarsense have been awarded a grant of £59,000 from the West of England Growth Fund to support the development of a Zero Carbon Hub and Training Centre.
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Installers going unpaid for ECO work, says Futureproof
Adam Mitchell, founder of Futureproof
Installers are going unpaid for ‘thousands’ of boilers fitted under the Energy Companies Obligation (ECO) scheme, according to a leading industry figure.
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Rural Energy sees sales boost after winning top honour
L-R James Beard (REA) Paul Clark (md of Rural Energy) Virginia-Graham (REAL)
Rural Energy has reported a significant boost in biomass sales following the award of a major industry accolade.
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REA tells EU leaders to set national renewables targets
The REA is calling on prime minister David Cameron and fellow EU leaders to acknowledge the role of national 2030 renewable energy targets for improving energy security.
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UK PV generation rises 77 percent in 12 months
New government figures published this week have revealed that compared to this time last year solar generation is up 77 percent.
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RenewableUK issues wind manifesto
Renewable UK has issued its manifesto ahead of the 2015 General Election.
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Green Investment Bank announces 2013/14 results
The UK Green Investment Bank plc (GIB) has reported its financial performance in the year ending 31 March 2014.
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Industry welcomes decision on energy efficiency in buildings
Industry has welcomed the government’s confirmation that it will not commence powers in the Deregulation Bill which restrict the ability of local authorities to impose their own requirements for energy efficiency until the Zero Carbon Homes (ZCH) standard is in effect.
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Daikin UK launches hybrid training course
Daikin UK has launched two new training courses for the new Daikin Altherma Hybrid heat pump, designed to help installers take advantage of opportunities presented by the domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (dRHI).
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The UK’s only MCS-approved outdoor wood-gasification boiler
The Central Boiler E-Classic 1450 is the only MCS-approved outdoor wood boiler available in the UK and Ireland, says exclusive distributor Bentley Fire Shop
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New APHC president speaks out against rogue traders
Newly appointed president for the Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors Andrew Crookes has used his inaugural speech to highlight highlighted initiatives that APHC are working on to tackle the rogue trader.
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PTS launches ‘Easy MCS’ course
Plumbing Trade Supplies (PTS) has combined with fellow Travis Perkins Group brand Sustainable Building Solutions (SBS), to launch ‘Easy MCS™’; a training course designed to offer 12 months of one-to-one mentor support with bespoke training software.
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Eurobiostove announce full MCS accreditation
Eurobiostove is pleased to announce that its entire range of Bronpi biomass heaters and boilers are now fully MCS accredited.
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Gemserv joins the Sustainable Energy Association
Gemserv, the licensee of the MCS and Green Deal registration schemes, has become the latest company to join the Sustainable Energy Association as an executive member.
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NIBE extends warranty to match RHI
Phil Hurley, managing director at NIBE
In the wake of April’s launch of the domestic RHI, NIBE has extended the warranty on key products across its heat pump and biomass ranges to seven years.
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Futureproof reports increased installer GD activity
A national network for installers reports a significant increase in enquiries following the launch of the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund.
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Mitsubishi adds RHI functions to heat pump selection tool
Mitsubishi Electric has launched an enhanced version of its heat pump selection tool to include calculations for ground or water source applications over 30kW, and extended the platforms available to include the iPhone and Android devices.
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Segen extends Panasonic partnership
Segen has announced that it will be extending its partnership with Panasonic to include the Panasonic TCAP range.
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Danfoss releases online heat pump dimensioning tool
Danfoss has introduced a new online tool designed to aid the process of dimensioning heat pumps for installers.