Sustainable Construction News

DECC provides regional assemblies with renewable energy guidelines

09-03-2010

Posted by Robert Shields.

Regional assemblies might be able to focus more clearly on renewable technologies such as PV solar panels in the future thanks to the release of new guidelines from the government''s Department of Energy and Climate Change.

Along with solar power, it is hoped that the guidance might enable these organisations to see how their region could make the most o... read the full article on DECC provides regional assemblies with renewable energy guidelines

Proposals for wind renewable energy site unveiled by RES

09-03-2010

Posted by Andrew Marshall.

Proposals to develop a renewable site near to Fakenham have been unveiled by the energy firms RES.

It is hoped that the wind farm project, which would make use of six turbines, would be positioned between parts of the country including Stanhoe and South Creake.

Simon Peltenburg, of RES, has noted that years of research have gone into his compan... read the full article on Proposals for wind renewable energy site unveiled by RES

UK ''needs to invest more'' in tidal renewable energy

08-03-2010

Posted by Robert Shields.

More financial support is required to continue the development of wave and tidal power in the UK, according to an expert.

RenewableUK''s chief executive Maria McCaffery feels that a greater level of investment is needed to drive the sector forward.

Ms McCaffery, who made her comments during her organisation''s recent annual tidal and wave power ... read the full article on UK ''needs to invest more'' in tidal renewable energy

Homeowners ''keen to learn more'' about PV solar panels

08-03-2010

Posted by Andrew Marshall.

Many people are keen to find out more about renewable energy products like photovoltaic solar panels, an expert notes.

Whatgreenhome.com''s founder Gordon Miller has discussed his own local experiences of speaking to householders about sustainable issues.

He believes that consumers do appear to have a good level of interest when it comes to ''h... read the full article on Homeowners ''keen to learn more'' about PV solar panels

Feed-in tariff scheme ''might encourage take-up of PV solar panels''

05-03-2010

Posted by Robert Shields.

The forthcoming feed-in tariff scheme might encourage some people to introduce products like PV solar panels to their properties, research suggests.

As many as 46 per cent of those questioned in a recent Country Homesearch survey said they might look towards renewable devices because of this initiative.

However, of those respondents who have ene... read the full article on Feed-in tariff scheme ''might encourage take-up of PV solar panels''

UK ''might benefit from a variety of renewable energy schemes''

05-03-2010

Posted by Andrew Marshall.

A variety of schemes, encouraging the use of things like renewable energy products, may be required in order to improve the country''s sustainability, an expert suggests.

According to Confused.com''s head of utilities Gareth Kloet, further support is required to help people focus more on issues such as energy efficiency.

He commented: ''The com... read the full article on UK ''might benefit from a variety of renewable energy schemes''

Solar panel installation supported by Manchester funding scheme

04-03-2010

Posted by Robert Shields.

A green funding scheme in Manchester has supported the installation of solar panels in one area of the city.

Based in the Charlestown region, a tower block has benefited from £85,000, which was allocated from the Manchester Carbon Innovation Fund to help introduce the solar technology.

Northwards Housing was given the money from the council... read the full article on Solar panel installation supported by Manchester funding scheme

Green building products strategy ''heading in right direction''

04-03-2010

Posted by Andrew Marshall.

A new energy efficiency strategy, which could encourage people to introduce green building products like insulation into their homes, may prove beneficial if it is set up in the correct manner, an expert suggests.

Director of business environment at the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) Dr Neil Bentley believes that the Warm Homes, Greener Homes p... read the full article on Green building products strategy ''heading in right direction''

PV solar panel scheme ''could financially benefit homeowners''

03-03-2010

Posted by Robert Shields.

People may enjoy financial benefits if they choose to adopt PV solar panels as part of a new initiative backed by the government, it is believed.

Annually, householders taking part in the feed-in tariff scheme could receive as much as £960 by opting for this technology, npower has suggested.

The firm''s solar expert James Morgan noted that ... read the full article on PV solar panel scheme ''could financially benefit homeowners''

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