Government loses Feed-in Tariff appeal
The government has lost its appeal against a High Court decision that it acted unlawfully in slashing solar subsidies in a move that could see thousands of homeowners receive a higher Feed-in Tariff rate.
Opposition voiced to wind farms plans
More than 200 extra wind turbines will have to be built in the next two decades if Cambridgeshire is to get anywhere near carbon reduction goals.
Hydrogen fuel technology breakthrough
Green energy specialist ITM Power is predicting it will start earning “serious income” in the current year as demand increases for its ground-breaking fuel technology.
Scrap metal laws improved
With cases of copper theft continuing to increase, the government has announced tighter laws for scrap metal deals.
Scottish renewable energy set to get £7.6bn to connect to grid
Ofgem has said it had fast-tracked proposals for infrastructure spending by energy companies ScottishPower and SSE
200 wind farms needed in Cambridgeshire
More than 200 extra wind turbines will have to be built in the next two decades if Cambridgeshire is to get anywhere near carbon reduction goals.
National Grid pays £12.8m to switch off turbines.
The National Grid has paid £12.8m to wind farm operators to compensate the switching off of turbines to avoid overloading
Guardian to host debate on energy co-operatives
The Guardian newspaper is to host a live debate on the benefits of community-owned renewables and their role in the future.
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Ministerial statement for Feed-in Tariff
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National Trust's largest solar panel installation operational
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Industry airs doubts over Green Deal - simply register to view
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Report calls for radical change in home heating
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New dates for Feed-in Tariff changes proposed - simply register to view
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Renewable Energy Group wins government approval - simply register to view
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Contractors focus on support services - simply register to view
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£72m social housing maintenance contract awarded
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Workers sign up for BESNA
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South-west gets first marine energy park
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KPMG in row over leaked CO2 report
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Interserve to complete Glasgow project
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Liverpool gas explosion forces evacuation
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£100m of academy schools contracts
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New administrator joins Soler & Palau
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Fulton announces acquisition of Costerm Swiss AG
H&V News Awards 2012 entry deadline extended
The H&V News Awards 2012 will now accept entries until Friday 13 January.
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20 year payback for PV installations
Regarding your article page 3 in the 16 November issue, you refer to the government reference to a 30% reduction in the cost of solar panels. As there is no time period on this, it has no meaning.
Elta Fans and Ziehl-Abegg join forces
Elta Fans has announced a strategic alliance with Ziehl-Abegg to use the company’s motors and impellers as part of Elta’s commitment to meet new European energy and climate change legislation.
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