Legislation
The industry can't afford another misguided switch
The European Commission is currently considering responses to its recent consultation on the future of HFC refrigerants.
Prepare now for pension changes
Only half the UK population is preparing adequately for retirement, with one in five people doing nothing at all, according to a report by Scottish Widows last year.
Next update to Building Regs set to offer big opportunities
Consultation has now begun on the next version of the Building Regulations, and we can expect to see a closer relationship between Parts F and L.
Greater support for RHI applicants is sorely needed
I am encouraged to see Ofgem taking steps to increase the uptake of the Renewable Heat Incentive, as are many in the biomass boiler market.
Renewables growth will be driven by range of initiatives
There is no doubt the renewables market has been in flux recently.
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Building Regulations update drives rise in air tests
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Key requirements of smoke vents demand attention
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Microgeneration reforms: a big issue for installers
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What we can learn from the gas probe story
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Directive sets new standards for fan efficiency
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Keeping a step ahead of compliancy issues
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The Bribery Act: what if adequate procedures fail?
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The Green Deal must avoid extra bureaucracy
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The crucial issues around DSEAR Regulations
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RHI needs to balance the use of large biomass boilers
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Training a priority for new boiler guidance
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Make going green a financial no-brainer
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Take a closer look at NOx emissions
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Challenges for building control regulators
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Amendments to Act will provide more certainty
FiT reductions postponed
Energy and climate change secretary Greg Barker has confirmed the government is planning to delays proposed cuts to Feed-in Tariffs in July.
Green Deal providers help form efficiency partnership
Potential Green Deal providers have signed up to a new not-for-profit organisation to help inform government policy.
Ofgem looks to tackle slow RHI uptake
An Ofgem report on Renewable Heat Incentive uptake has shown that just 20 renewable heat installations had been accredited as of the end of Q1 2012.
