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The UK heat pump market to experience double-digit growth(02/03/2010)
Heat pumps use electricity to extract heat from the environment, usually from the ground or the air. More than three quarters of the energy produced by the heat pump is available free from a sustainable, renewable source. Unlike other sources of renewable energy like wind and solar, the heat in the ground or the air is always available for use. Although they are not carbon neutral (after all, they are powered by electricity), heat pumps typica... [more]
Homes currently heated by oil could receive incentive payments for switching to a new bio-liquid heating fuel(05/02/2010)
OFTEC was instrumental in the successful campaign to include the option of using blends of bio liquids to heat buildings in the consultation paper for the proposed Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI), which was issued by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) earlier this month. Under the proposed RHI, homes and other buildings using renewable heat technologies will qualify for regular incentive payments from OFGEM for up to 20 years af... [more]
Energy and Climate Change Minister's visit to CoRE highlights the importance of community-based approaches to climate change(06/08/2009)
Community Renewable Energy (CoRE) in Northumberland is a co-operative that helps voluntary and community groups set up community-owned renewable energy plants that generate a sustainable income. It also aims to promote, develop, manage and grow community owned profitable renewable energy systems in partnership with community based organisations. Energy and Climate Change Minister, Joan Ruddock, visited CoRE this week, to help support and highl... [more]
ELECSA extends certification scheme for renewables(30/03/2009)
ELECSA has launched a Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) for contractors installing renewable technologies in domestic properties. ELECSA already runs a Part P registration scheme for electrical contractors, and is now extending their straightforward approach to certification for renewables. The primary aim of the MCS is to provide consumers with confidence and protection, by guaranteeing that microgeneration products and installers w... [more]
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