With the closure of the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund, new renewable energy statistic and a new, online RHI calculator, it’s mostly about the Department of Energy & Climate Change (DECC) in this Renewable News Round-Up.
Also squeezed into this round-up is some Duncan Renewables news which has got all of our team incredibly excited. What is it? You’ll just have to read to the end to find out!
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DECC closes Green Deal Home Improvement Fund – 24/07/14
Due to overwhelming popular demand, DECC have closed the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund for applications after just 6 weeks.
DECC report that a surge in applications over the last few days of the scheme caused the allocated budget for the fund to be reached. Official figures state that in the last three days of the scheme, DECC received around £70m of applications from approximately 9,500 households, bringing the total value of voucher applications to £118m. With the fund’s budget set at £120m, the scheme was closed to ensure that all voucher applications could be honoured.
The Green Deal Home Improvement Fund was an initiative that was designed to drive interest in the ...
The shortlists have been announced and for the third year in a row, Duncan Renewables have been nominated at the annual Energy Efficiency and Renewables Awards!
Awarded both Commercial Installer of the Year 2013 and Biomass Installer of the Year 2013 at last year’s awards, 2014 is the year which recognises our work with solar thermal. Celebrating the very best in industry, Duncan Renewables are hoping to add to an ever-increasing collection of accolades with the award for Solar Thermal Installer of the Year 2014.
An annual highlight in the renewable energy industry’s calendar, our team will no doubt be in keen anticipation of the results at the awards ceremony on Friday 26th September, held in London’s Kensington Roof Gardens. As seasoned veterans of the highly prestigious Energy Efficiency and Renewables Awards, all eyes are sure to be on Duncan Renewables as we defend our award-winning reputation.
Mark the 9th and 10th August into your diaries as the weekend when Duncan Renewables will make their momentous debut at the Lowther Country and Game Show, Cumbria.
Situated amidst the beautiful Cumbrian countryside, the Lowther Estate will host a full line-up of activities including Horse Carriage Driving Trials, the Taste Cumbria Food and Beer Festival, the Lowther Hound Show. The picturesque Fishing Village will additionally be open and offering a place of relaxation, away from the excitement of the show. Attracting a fusion of devoted country sports enthusiasts and local visitors, the Lowther Show’s range of countryside attractions and entertainment activities is unparalleled.
In what can only be described as a significant boost to the show’s already exciting exhibitors list, the Duncan Renewables team will be educating visitors about a wide range of renewable energy possibilities. Thanks to our team of experts, the Lowther Show will also be the place to discover how schemes such as the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) and Feed-in tariff (FiT) could help generate an extra income stream from your renewable installation.
Our award-winning team on Stand A64 will be availab...
It’s been a busy few weeks for not only Duncan Renewables, but also the UK’s renewable energy industry with the resignation of MP Greg Barker, continuing debates on the UK’s carbon budget and the publishing of statistics regarding the level of UK investment into renewable electricity generation.
__________________________________________________ Greg Barker resigns as Minister for Energy and Climate Change – 14/07/14
Greg Barker, the longest serving climate minister, has resigned from his post as the Minister for Energy and Climate Change. In a move which has surprised the renewable energy community, Greg Barker will additionally step down as MP next May. “For me it’s time to seek new challenges,” said Barker. “I remain 110 per cent supportive of the Prime Minister and his ambition for Britain.”
In a response to Barker’s resignation, the Prime Minister thanked Barker for leading the successful investment into the UK’s energy infrastructure and his contribution in “making the UK a world-leader in renewable technology.” Cameron particularly praised Barker for establishing the Green Investment Bank and achieving over £3 billion investment for the renewables sector during last ...
To end an incredibly busy July, jam-packed with agricultural shows, our team has miraculously managed to squeeze in one more. You will next be able to see Duncan Renewables at the 148th Ryedale Show on Tuesday 29th July.
A calendar fixture since 1855, the modern-day Ryedale Country Show is no longer just a meeting place for farmers, but rather a day-long celebration of the local agriculture community. Held in the picturesque setting of Welburn Park, Kirkbymoorside, the Ryedale Show is one of the leading one-day agricultural shows in the country. There will be plenty on offer from the traditional livestock classes to dog trials and even photography, craft and handwriting competitions! With over 200 trade stands, there will also be plenty of opportunity to indulge in a little bit of retail therapy.
Once again, our award-winning team on Stand B11 will be available all day to discuss the latest renewable technologies available for your home or business. So you can receive the most comprehensive technological advice, we’ll be bringing along models of domestic and commercial biomass boilers, roof- and ground-mounted solar PV systems and solar thermal installations with both flat-...
