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Gamesa give UK a huge vote of confidence
23/03/2012
World-leading energy firm invests in uk Wind turbine manufacturer Gamesa today gave a huge vote of confidence to the UK offshore wind industry by announcing their plans to build a major manufacturing facility in Leith which will produce the giant wind turbines that are set to be built around the British coast. Wind turbine manufacturer Gamesa today gave a huge vote of confidence to the UK offshore wind industry by announcing their plans to build a major manufacturing facility in Le ...Read Full StoryGreen Deal to change Building Regulations
01/02/2012
DECC have issued a press release today on the changes of the Building Regulations which are to be made to ensure the best use is made of Green Deal, the press release is below:- DCLG yesterday launched their consultation on changes to the Building Regulations regime. This includes a package of potential changes to support the Green Deal. In summary, this includes new requirements for additional ‘consequential’ energy efficiency improvements where work (such as an extension or ...Read Full StorySouth West has first marine energy park
23/01/2012
News released by DECC this morning:- The South West has today been named as the UK's first Marine Energy Park, firmly placing the region on the international map for leadership in marine renewable energy. Climate Change Minister Greg Barker made the announcement on a visit to Bristol where he met with key members of the new initiative. The South West Marine Energy Park will stretch from Bristol through to Cornwall and as far as the Isles of Scilly. It will create a collaborative partnersh ...Read Full StoryCRI East's FREE home insulation offer
23/01/2012
No Cost No hassle No time to waste The Carbon Reduction Initiative (East), the community interest company based in the centre of the East of England has come up with a new concept for homeowners anywhere in England. Energy costs are the number one big concern for homeowners today, this new campaign commences today is designed to ensure that all homeowners are able to minimise the loss of heat from their home by insulating the cavity walls and the loft to today's standards quickly, easily ...Read Full StoryInstaller qualifications wiith Green Deal
15/12/2011
DECC has said this morning the following' We have developed a new installer standard through the BSI (PAS 2030), based largely on existing requirements for those measures covered by the GD. This will be published at the end of Jan 2012 & we will set out what is required, inc. "grandfather rights," classroom and workplaces based training - then normal procedures for creating new courses and qualifications apply. Hope installers are aware of these new rules when they are applied!!Read Full Story15/12/2011
Edie Energy report the following news story on their website today. A challenge into making a judicial review of the Government's plans to cuts renewables subsidies has been allowed by a High Court judge. Today (December 15) Mr Justice Mitting ordered an 'urgent hearing' following a High Court challenge over plans to cut Feed-In Tariffs (FITs). The challenge was brought, before the central London court, by Friends of the Earth and two solar companies Solarcentury and HomeSun. The case cen ...Read Full StoryUpdate for domestic energy assessors
05/12/2011
DCLG have just published this update for domestic energy assessors. This document describes the major changes that are being made to the content and format of the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) for domestic buildings. It also notes the additional training requirements that will be introduced shortly for Domestic Energy Assessors. This two page overview can be found at the following address; Information Update for Domestic Energy AssessorsRead Full StoryCarbon Plan and 2050 calculator published
01/12/2011
DECC reports today the following:- The task of rebalancing the UK economy away from carbon is well-progressed and is set to result in greater energy security and the development of new innovative technologies, the Government's Carbon Plan showed today. Emissions in the UK must by law be cut by at least 80% on 1990 levels by 2050. The UK was first to set its ambition in law, with binding carbon budgets spanning successive Parliaments to give the necessary certainty to investors. The Carbon ...Read Full StoryMinister applauds the creation of new jobs
23/11/2011
Homes and economy to benefit from energy and climate policies - Huhne £14 billion worth of private sector investment in home energy improvements over the next decade will help insulate households from rising global energy prices and create thousands of jobs in the British insulation and construction sector, Chris Huhne said today. A consultation on the Green Deal, which will provide home energy saving upgrades to householders at no upfront cost, was published as part of the Energy and Clim ...Read Full StoryEngaging Communities on Climate Change (Londo
16/11/2011
An invaluable course for anyone looking to develop community activities for energy-saving, climate change and related issues. Date: Thursday 1st December, 2011 Time: 10:00-16:00 Location: TCPA, 17 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AS Organisations and individuals need to take energy and climate change issues into account when planning their work. Delivering climate goals will require the engagement of a wide range of stakeholders, including community organisations. This co ...Read Full Story| Next Page |