Category Archives: Grants & Incentives
Retrofit and Energy Efficiency in UK Housing: A Pathway to a Sustainable Future
As the United Kingdom grapples with the dual challenges of climate change and a rising cost of living, the spotlight is increasingly turning towards housing retrofit and energy efficiency. The UK’s commitment to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 necessitates a radical transformation in how energy is used in homes. With over 28 million […]
How to buy and install a biomass boiler
A biomass boiler is one of the eligible heating systems for the new Renewable Heat Incentive, an initiative recently released by the government where homeowners are paid back for installing renewable heating systems in their homes. Buying and installing a biomass boiler can be confusing and it is important that you choose the right one […]
Changes to Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) Payments – How Will They Affect Me?
A Renewable Heat Incentive is a scheme that was established by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC). It promotes the use of renewable energy sources by offering quarterly payments to those involved in the scheme, so long as they abide by the guidelines in place. There are two types of incentives, commercial and […]
Heat Pump Market To See Annual 13.10% Growth
A report published by Transparency Market Research has stated that there will be an expected growth in the global heat pumps market which will see it worth around £90 billion by the year 2020. This forecast will mean a 13.10% compound annual growth rate over the next few years and has come about as consumers […]
What Do the Changes to Feed-in Tariffs Mean for Me?
As of 15h January, there have been new tariffs introduced by the government to their FITs (Feed-in Tariffs) schemes, which will be applicable for all new applications submitted. Any applications that were received before 14th January will be considered for the old rates, if the application is accepted. Any applications that are submitted between now […]
The Pros and Cons of Heat Pumps
Heat pumps have become more of an interest to homeowners now they are eligible for the domestic renewable heat incentive. Owners that choose this efficient alternative to heating their home can be paid for playing their part in the fight against global warming. Homes with decent insulation that choose to install heat pumps can reduce […]
Choosing a biomass boiler – Top 5 things you need to know
For all the eco-friendly, self-sustaining folks out there, biomass boilers are becoming a must-have household item. A good quality biomass boiler is compact, automated and is very close to a fossil fuel system. This means it is better for the environment with a nearly zero net carbon footprint and they can offer lower running costs.
SunEdison launches the search for #britainsbrighteststreet to Britain’s homeowners
SunEdison is on the hunt for Britain’s most solar savvy street by offering 10 years’ worth of solar generated electricity to participating neighbours in the selected street #BritainsBrightestStreet participating homeowners can save approximately 45% on their electricity bills and on top of this, SunEdison will also contribute a PV system to the community SunEdison, Inc., […]
Important aspects – the new UK Solar PV Strategy – Part 3
A closer look at the Principles outlined in Part 1: Principles Three and Four. In Part 1 and Part 2 we looked at the general outline of the objectives laid out by the Government for solar in the UK between now and 2020 and the first two principles from the solar PV strategy. This blog […]
A Biomass Perspective on the RHI
The long awaited domestic part of the Renewable Heat Incentive has finally launched in the UK and with it comes a multitude of opportunities for homeowners to gain sustainable technology for their home as well as financial reward. One such sustainable system is biomass boilers and this blog is focused on looking in detail at […]
What you need to know about the new UK Solar PV Strategy – Part 2
A closer look at the Principles outlined in Part 1: Principles One and Two. In Part 1 we looked at the general outline of the objectives laid out by the Government for solar in the UK between now and 2020. This blog dives a little deeper into two of the four principles, why each one […]
Differences between the EPC heatload and Renewable Heat installer’s Heat loss Calculations
In my seven years of producing Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) I have been contacted more than once by clients telling me that the heating costs on their EPC is too high and that the EPC will put off potential buyers or tenants. But recently I have been getting calls from clients telling me that my […]
The new UK Solar PV Strategy – Part 1
This year is off to a great start for solar in the UK. We launched the first dedicated solar strategy on April 4 2014 which is designed to enact a ‘further step change in deployment’ for solar in the UK. It is the first document of its kind to be released by any European government, […]
How to apply for the Renewable Heat Incentive
The Renewable Heat Incentive is finally live and this is a very exciting time for homeowners who have installed one of the eligible heating systems in their property. You do need to actually apply to the incentive to start getting payments back for your installed appliances. This blog takes you through the process of applying […]
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