Over £83,000 spent on FIT cut legal battle…

Posted on April 19, 2012 by emma

Greg Barker has confirmed that his department has paid over £83,000 in costs following its attempts to overturn the High Court ruling which deemed the December cuts to the feed-in-tariff were unlawful. The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) … Continue reading →

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Insulation: more important than you think.

Posted on March 19, 2012 by emma

A poorly insulated home is releasing more carbon emissions than necessary, but is also wasting money at an alarming rate. Warm air always tries to escape to a cool one. Insulation slows down this process rapidly, keeping the heat inside … Continue reading →

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New energy efficiency rating for homes highlights need for proper valuations of houses

Posted on March 19, 2012 by alex

If your home is rated level E or below on an EPC certificate SAP rating test from 1st April your property is worth less than on the 31st March. Wow! You say, I didn’t know that, what can I do … Continue reading →

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Do you wish to harness an income from your land with solar panels?

Posted on March 15, 2012 by alex

Although the feed in tariff is being reduced there are still ways to tap into investments in solar developments on land. With our experience in designing and installing solar and with the backing of very large multinational partners we can … Continue reading →

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A call for commitment from the Government re: EU renewables target

Posted on March 15, 2012 by alex

Looking at the future of EU renewables targets beyond 2020 should be an opportunity for the Government to reassure the UK renewables industry of its commitment to the sector, particularly as it swallows the bitter, but necessary, pill of significant … Continue reading →

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