Solar Heating and Renewable Energy News
Commercial building owners are being called upon to adopt
renewable energy sources in their properties to improve their Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings.The government is recommending the use of solar water heating, following on from figures published by [
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Boiler manufacturer Baxi has called on the government and industry members to move the UK towards
renewable energy sources.Speaking to the Associate Parliamentary Renewable and Sustainable Energy Group, chief executive of Baxi UK Mark Kelly pressed for more [
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Prince Charles has used new
boilers and
renewable energy sources to cut his carbon emissions, it has been reported.The Sustainability Account for the Household of The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall has been [
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As the government and industry members call for greater use of
renewable energy systems in the UK, an article highlights the benefits of the differing technologies.Solar water heating is one of the technologies showcased in the Guardian, which [
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A new lifeboat station in Liverpool will make use of
renewable energy, it has been reported.The boathouse on Hoylake's North Parade is expected to deliver improved rescue response times by keeping the lifeboat and its launching tractor in [
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Many UK households would like the chance generate their own power, a
renewable energy expert has claimed.Dr Virginia Graham was speaking on BBC Radio 4's You and Yours programme after the government unveiled a major strategy to increase [
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The government should do more to encourage the use of
renewable energy in the UK, an industry member has claimed.Speaking on BBC Radio 4's Today programme, David Gordon, chief executive of renewable energy firm Windsave, suggested the increasing [
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The government's
renewable energy strategy could see homeowners encouraged to use microgeneration technologies, it has been reported.Legislation is being considered which would see new grants, low-cost loans and other incentives offered to homeowners who install renewable energy equipment, [
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The managing director of boiler firm Worcester-Bosch has been recognised at the
Renewable Energy Association's annual awards.Richard Soper was handed the Renewable Energy Association’s Champion Award for promoting the use of sustainable technologies during a gala dinner held [
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A new learning centre, which contains
renewable energy features, has opened in Wales, it has been reported.Plas Pentwyn, in Coedpoeth, uses renewable energy sources such as a ground source heat pump, solar water heating and a wind catcher [
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The level of red tape surrounding
renewable energy should be reduced to promote its use, the energy regulator has suggested.Speaking BBC Radio 5 Live's Wake Up To Money programme, Trevor Loveday, head of communications at Ofgem, said simplifying [
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Boiler manufacturer Bosch has highlighted the amount of research and development the firm undertakes.Speaking at the recently-held Bosch Forum 2008, Robert Meier, managing director for the firm in the UK, said €3.6 billion (£2.8 billion) was channelled into research and [
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Homes boasting
renewable energy microgeneration technologies will become increasingly attractive to house-buyers, an expert has said.Speaking to BBC Radio 4's You and Yours programme, Charles Smailes, president of the National Association of Estate Agents, recommended that renewable energy [
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Renewable energy has allowed hotel chain Hilton to receive a very good BREEAM rating for a new development, it has emerged.The firm has completed its first environmentally-friendly hotel, which uses a biomass boiler to lower its carbon emissions, [
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The latest developments in
renewable energy will be showcased at a new centre in London.Solar water heating, ground source heat pumps and other technologies will be on display at the Centre for Efficient and Renewable Energy in Buildings, [
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The government should increase the use of grants to further the use of
renewable energy technology, the boss of a leading boiler manufacturer has said. Speaking on BBC Radio 4's 'You and Yours' programme, Martyn Coffey, chief executive [
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A primary school in Devon has become the first in its town to use
renewable energy.Ilfracombe C of E Junior School will receive its electricity from solar panels that were mounted on the roof over the half-term holiday.By [
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A new report has suggested that promoting
renewable energy to homeowners could reduces the UK's carbon emissions by up to 30 million tonnes, it has been reported.The Growth Potential for Microgeneration in England, Wales and Scotland document was [
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A new leisure centre in Hertfordshire features a range of
renewable energy technologies, it has been reported.The Watford leisure centre will open on Saturday (June 7th) and houses a 25-metre swimming pool, 100 station gym fitness suite, a [
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Eco-towns which harness the power of
solar heating and other
renewable energy sources could see residents' energy bills slashed to around £100 per year.That is the prediction of sustainable building expert Ian Ward, who claimed that [
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