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For press enquiries please contact Spirit PR on 0117 944 1415REAL issues update
1/2/2012
REAL issues statement on the current situation regarding FiT rates for solar PV.
Last week saw the Government lose its appeal against the Court ruling in December that its proposa
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DECC to release new FIT rates
26/1/2012
This morning, Energy and Climate Change Secretary Chris Huhne released a written ministerial statement confirming that in light of the DECC seeking permission to appeal to the Supreme Court, the possi
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Supreme Court hearing could take up to a year
25/1/2012
The Supreme Court has warned that if the Government launches an appeal against the feed-in-tariff ruling, it could take up to a year to be heard.
The Supreme Court have not decided whether the ca
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DECC appeal to Supreme Court.
25/1/2012
It has now been confirmed that the Government are seeking permission to appeal to the Supreme Court.
Speaking this morning, Energy and Climate Change Secretary, Chris Huhne, said that the DECC dis
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DECC denied feed-in-tariff appeal
25/1/2012
The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has been denied a hearing for its appeal against the High Court’s ruling on the changes to the feed-in-tariff. The Court of Appeal has been deliberat
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Solar FiT judgement set for tomorrow
24/1/2012
It has been revealed that the decision as to whether the Government will win or lose their appeal is expected tomorrow morning however the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has not ruled
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DECC confirms plan to cut FIT
19/1/2012
Government confirms plan to cut solar incentive from March 2012.
The government has revealed its contingency plan this afternoon, in case they lose the court battle to uphold proposed cuts to the
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Do not be fooled by energy price cuts
19/1/2012
Businesses are being told not to be fooled by the ‘Big Six’ cutting their energy prices but instead to brace themselves for increasing energy costs in the non-domestic market.
The past few weeks h
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Half of UK can't afford their next fuel bills
16/1/2012
43% of people in the UK are worried that they will not be able to afford their next fuel bills.
At the start of its Big Energy week, aimed to help people save money on bills, Citizens Advice have
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Solar appeal decision is delayed until next week
13/1/2012
Today, three judges have failed to reach a decision today regarding whether the Government’s appeal can be heard.
It was hope that today would be the day that the judge’s decided whether to hear a
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DECC Court of Appeal update
13/1/2012
The Court of Appeal met at 9.30am today to decide whether to grant the DECC a hearing for its appeal against the High Court’s December ruling on the feed-in-tariff.
Confirmation of the judge’s de
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First RHI applicants confirmed
13/1/2012
The Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) has been launched for one month as an available incentive for commercial and community renewable technology installations and the first two claimants have been appro
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Good Energy Top Which? Survey
11/1/2012
Good Energy have topped the latest Which? customer satisfaction survey and best electricity supplier for the second time, beating Britain’s ‘Big 6’ energy providers.
Good Energy are based in Chipp
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DECC increases feed-in-tariff budget
11/1/2012
In an attempt to prevent the subsidy scheme exceeding its limit, the government has raised the feed-in-tariff spending cap by £197m after
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RHPP expires soon
10/1/2012
There is less than three months left to take advantage of the Renewable Heat Premium Payment (RHPP).
The RHPP is a sc
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DECC sets to reduce Fit uncertainty
9/1/2012
The Government has released a statement confirming the feed-in-tariff rates for a range of possible outcomes after the hearing for the "unlawful" feed-in-tariff consultation deadline, which is set to
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Energy Prices Will Not Drop
5/1/2012
UK energy industry leaders have told Sky News that is it “not possible” for energy costs to drop in Britain.
Chief Executive of npower, Volker Beckers and, Chief Executive of the national grid,
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Sanyo’s brand change to Panasonic.
14/12/2011
Sanyo Component Europe GmbH have announced that the branding of its HIT solar modules will change from ‘Sanyo’ to ‘Panasonic’.
The modules, which are highly appraised in Europe for their high conve
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Freesource Project Wins Award
29/11/2011
One of our installations wins a prestigious RIBA award
Koru Architects were awarded the 2011 Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Downland Prize for Sustainability for their zero-carbon hou
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Solar PV Installations still available
3/11/2011
We still have spaces available for solar panel installations before the government feed in tariff cuts come into effect.
Due to the government announcement that the feed in tariff is due to be c
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Feed in Tariff Changes
1/11/2011
The government has announced changes to the feed in tariff (FiT) that will come into effect as of December 12th 2011.
The government proposes to cut the tariff for new Solar PV installations by ar
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Freesource gets hairy!
1/11/2011
All the Freesource boys are teaming up to raise money for Cancer Research by joining in with ‘Movember’
Male members of the team will be shaving off all facial hair to make a clean start for Nov
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Freesource join Melksham Energy Group
1/11/2011
Freesource join Melksham Energy Group to raise awareness of Solar PV
Melksham Energy Group is hosting an Energy event to raise awareness of Solar PV and have invited Freesource Energy to join in t
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Transcoco and Hab invite Freesource to present
1/11/2011
Freesource Energy will be attending Transcoco’s to explore sustainable home building.
The event is hosted by Transcoco (Transition Corsham Community) and Hab, Kevin McCloud’s development company
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Job opportunities in Freesource Energy
1/9/2011
We are recruiting for the following roles:
Project Surveyors, Sales Administrators, Telemarketers, Marketing Assistant, Installers, Roofers, Electricians and Labourers
Please apply with a cv and
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Freesource Sponsors School Recycling Week
26/8/2011
Pre-school children learn about recycling
Children at North Wraxall pre-school near Marshfield are learning about the impact rubbish has had on our world and why we need to recycle during their ‘gr
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Free solar pv scheme for homes in Wiltshire
10/2/2011
Launched this month, Freesource Energy are offering free solar systems to homeowners in the Wiltshire area.
If you have a south facing roof and would like a free solar system which give syou free s
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Marketing job opportunity
10/2/2011
Freesource are looking to recruit a marketing professional ot handle above and below the line marketing campaigns to support its business. Candidates require at east 5 years marketing experience. Plea
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Job Opportunities In Renewable Energy
24/1/2011
1. Project surveyors for residential solar team
2. Telemarketeers
3. Sales Administrators
4. Internships in design and project management
5. Installers: roofers, electricians and labourers
Pleas
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Solar funding for farms
7/1/2011
Freesource Energy have teamed up with a specialist company with funding for farmers to give them a free income for 25 years. Please contact us for more information if you have a south facing non asbes
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National News Coverage
3/12/2010
Freesource has hit national news for our good relationship with the Transition Town Marlow Scheme. Installing renewables for the community, helping reduce co2 emissions and lowering the cost of electr
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Fully funded solar, heat pumps and solar thermal in Herts and Essex
20/10/2010
If you live in Hertfordshire and Essex you may qualify for a fully funded renewable energy system via the HEEP scheme, designed to assist people who fit into a priority group requiring assistance with
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Renewable Heat Incentive and Feed in Tariff schemes Confirmed
20/10/2010
The government spending review on 20th October has confirmed the Feed in Tariff and Renewable Heat Inceitive will continue as planned.
The Renewable Heat Incentive which will reward consumers who
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Client to Exhibit Solar PV in the Bristol Green Doors event
26/8/2010
Our client Mr Cox in Bristol has volunteered to exhibit his Solar PV system in the Bristol Green Doors event.
His system consists of 12 x Schuco 185w Panels giving an estimated 1,846 kwh annually.
I
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Freesource offers free solar panels for commercial installations
15/7/2010
Freesource Energy have launched a range of funding solutions for commercial scale roofs and land.
Owners, landlords and occupiers have the opportunity to earn a green income from solar panels with e
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Freesource Launch New Website
01/07/10
The new Freesource Energy website was launched at the beginning of July 2010. Managing Director Alex Lockton said 'Our new website will allow customers to see the range of quality renewable energy pro
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