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Thermal Earth celebrates first anniversary of HETAS biomass training
Biomass installer, Thermal Earth, has been delivering the highly regarded HETAS biomass courses from their new training academy since January 2013. Demand for the biomass qualifications has continuously risen throughout the year and is set to soar with the imminent...
New Chief Executive to lead CAT’s refreshed mission
The Centre for Alternative Technology has appointed a new Chief Executive to lead the charity’s work in promoting practical solutions to the effects of climate change. Adrian Ramsay, who is a former Deputy Leader of the Green Party of England and Wales and currently a...
Basingstoke College of Technology has sustainability as its core
As a leading provider of education within the region, Basingstoke College of Technology (BCoT) has always supported the sustainability of the local community and economy by educating generations of local people to enable them to reach their full potential. This year,...
ECODIM luminaires optimise energy savings
The new ECODIM range from Luxonic uses innovative lighting technology to maximise energy savings by utilising natural light available and adjusting accordingly whilst maintaining sufficient light levels. The intelligent luminaires use clever daylight controls to...
Er….Is ErP having the desired effect?
Gary Wheatley, Technical and Training Manager, Wilo UK, comments... Back in January 2013 we were all waiting for the EU’s ErP Directive to kick in and change the way pumps were specified and installed for ever. But would it have the desired effect? Would it make a...
Certificate for first Passive House supermarket in Germany
Although fresh food needs continuous refrigeration, achieving a low energy demand is still possible. This has been demonstrated by the first Passive House supermarket in Germany. In the pilot project, highly efficient equipment reduces energy consumption as much as...
New infra-red urinal flush
In striving to extend its commercial offer, Bristan, a leading UK shower and taps company, has launched an innovative new infra-red automatic urinal flush. Against the backdrop of increased onus on water efficiency, the innovative flush control offers a simple yet...
Armstrong launches online ceilings CPD
Leading interior solutions provider Armstrong Ceilings is believed to have become the first in its sector to launch an online RIBACPD. Available through www.ribacpd.com, Suspended ceilings and the environment has been designed to provide architects with an improved...
Shetland Islands Council chooses biomass
When the Shetland Islands Council needed to upgrade the heating system in its Port Administration Building on Sella Ness, biomass proved the most cost effective solution. Windhager UK has provided a highly efficient wood pellet boiler system to heat the workshop areas...
Energy in the headlines again
Following a visit to a homeowner using renewable energy, Greg Barker – Energy Minister was in the headlines again this week as he expressed his view that anyone heading towards their pension years should consider solar electricity for its greater returns than their...
Steni panels help with hard-to-heat homes
Work has now drawn to a close on the £3.6million refurbishment with Steni cladding panels of three residential tower blocks in Aberdeen. Morven and Grampian Courts, and the sheltered housing scheme Brimmond Court, which were built in 1969/70 in the Balnagask area of...
Waxman Training Academy on board with the RHI TSS
Renewable energy training centre, Waxman Training Academy, has now been approved to offer courses under the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) Training Support Scheme (TSS). The great new initiative, set up by the Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC), will give...