On June 21st delegates from all corners of the carbon reduction industry gathered at the Grange Hotel for Base London. The guest list included a number of VIPs, so even though I wore a brand new suit I was not the most dapper gent in attendance.
Opening Plenary
A breakfast of pastries was followed by an opening plenary. It was delivered by...
Chris Broadbent is Director of Training at BRE, one of the major research and training centres for sustainability in the UK. Just before going onstage to deliver a talk on Green Deal accreditation, Chris agreed to an interview about BRE’s involvement, and what in his opinion needs to happen for the policy to be a success.
The Green Deal has been...
With another cut to the feed-in tariff due on August 1, our advice is move now. You have until then to benefit from a 21pkW rate – and a possible 10% ROI – for 25 years.
On August 1st 2012 the solar PV feed-in tariff will drop once again, from 21pkW to 16pkW. This 23% drop represents a deadline: although after the deadline you’ll still be able to...
Want to know if you qualify for the Renewable Heat Incentive? Find out what the criteria are for phase 1 and 2 of the scheme and how you can benefit. The Renewable Heat Incentive was announced in the United Kingdom in 2009 and became the first scheme of its kind in the world when it was implemented in 2011.
The Renewable Heat Incentive is a government funded scheme providing ongoing financial support to owners of sustainable energy generators to help towards the high costs of equipment purchase, installation and maintenance. At present, the scheme targets commercial properties, charities and public organisations only.
Original tariffs have increased...
2012 is going to be a big year for The Renewable Heat Incentive scheme. Learn about the big changes happening this year and what it means for you. Renewable energy systems are becoming more and more commonplace in both the commercial and domestic sector and the United Kingdom is well on its way to meeting the government imposed guidelines of...
Dave Roberts runs the UTN Training facility in Wakefield, regarded by many as the best in the North of England. Dave tells us about the facility, and how UTN is preparing for The Green Deal.
Policy behind the Green Deal states all installers have to be accredited according to certain standards. And at every stage along the customer’s ‘journey’...
Grants for Air Source Heat Pumps
Air source heat pumps, commonly known by the abbreviation 'ASHP', might not be the first method people think of when it comes to renewable energy systems but, perhaps somewhat shockingly, air source heat pumps are proving to be hugely popular in the United Kingdom with those wishing to switch to sustainable fuels....
Can I get a Grant for my Solar Thermal Installation?
Solar thermal heating systems are becoming more and more commonplace in the United Kingdom, with installation numbers almost tripling in recent years as businesses and homeowners alike endeavour to reduce their carbon footprint and become more environmentally friendly. Unfortunately, solar...
Greenbuild 2012 focussed on The Green Deal, and wood fuel. Over 180 companies exhibited, and thousands of visitors came through the doors of Manchester Central.
Greenbuild Expo 2012 - all about The Green Deal and Renewable Heat
On Thursday 10th May I visited Manchester to report on Greenbuild Expo 2012 for The Eco Experts. Unlike March’s massive...