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Solar PV damages claim rises to £50 million

Written by Housing Energy Advisor on October 22, 2012 — Leave a Comment

A further five solar firms issue Letter Before Claim to DECC

Monday 22nd October 2012: Prospect Law, the legal team that defeated the Government over the illegal cuts to Feed-in tariffs last year, has issued the Department of Energy and Climate Change(DECC) with a formal ‘Letter Before Claim’ on behalf of a further five solar installation and construction companies. The request brings the total demand for compensation of losses incurred by the unlawful cuts to approximately £50 million, up from the initial demand of £2.2 million made in July. More firms are expected to file proceedings through Prospect Law within the next few days.

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Posted in Feed in Tariff, Solar PV

Quick take cover! Green Deal is Landing!

Written by Housing Energy Advisor on October 19, 2012 — Leave a Comment

The hysteria being whipped up by some of my colleagues in the press about the approach of Green Deal is comparable to the panic which might ensue if an alien invasion was imminent.
In fact it’s hard to imagine hacks at The Guardian getting this excited if little green men were landing in the car park. The Grauniad recently offered us ‘Government’s ‘Green Deal’ spurned by major retailers’. Only two major retailers are signed up, screamed the article hysterically. That’s pretty rich considering that Kingfisher, Europe’s largest DIY outfit and owner of B&Q, was practically biting Ed Davey’s hand off for early Green Deal Provider status, and other big retail names are also interested. Who did the Guardian hacks have in mind? Next? Argos? I bet Curry’s will be in if DECC adds fridge-freezers to the product list!

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Posted in Green Deal, News

How to Buy Green Electricity

Written by Housing Energy Advisor on October 17, 2012 — Leave a Comment

The majority of the energy produced in the UK is obtained by burning fossil fuels which release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere thus contributing to the greenhouse gases and global warming. However, as increased pressure is put on finding renewable energy sources, the use of renewable and carbon-free electricity sources such as nuclear are on the increase.

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Posted in Energy Tariffs, Environmental Issues

Renewable Energy for Homes Off Grid

Written by Housing Energy Advisor on October 15, 2012 — Leave a Comment

Homes that are found in incredibly rural parts of the country will often have no electricity supply, meaning they have to survive without electricity or look at generating their own source. Often renewable energy sources such a solar, water or wind power hold the answer, with these homes being able to generate enough electricity for themselves.

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Posted in Home Improvements, Renewable Energy

How to Save Fuel When Driving

Written by Housing Energy Advisor on October 11, 2012 — 1 Comment

Cars are one of the UK’s, indeed the Western World’s, and biggest polluters. In Britain there are around 31 million, spewing out carbon dioxide as well as carbon monoxide, carcinogens and other harmful substances. Furthermore, the cost of petrol is spiralling out of control. The unfortunate fact is that cars are a necessity in the modern world and will be for the foreseeable future, so if we can’t do without them it makes sense to think about what we can do to reduce fuel consumption.

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Posted in Energy Saving Tips, Motoring

Choosing a Wood-Fuelled Heating Option

Written by Housing Energy Advisor on October 8, 2012 — Leave a Comment

As we continue to look for different ways in which to create energy within our homes, wood-fuelled heating systems have become a sustainable, cost-effective source. Whether you choose a stove that heats a single room or a boiler to heat water and the rest of the house, you could be saving a lot of money on your energy bills.

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Posted in Biofuel & Biomass, Heating

Can Chinese Solar Inverters Match Up With The German Masters?

Written by Housing Energy Advisor on October 4, 2012 — 1 Comment

A solar “inverter” is a vital piece of equipment in a solar panel installation. Its purpose is to convert the direct current (known as DC) produced by your solar energy system directly from the sun’s rays into a useable alternating current (AC). Germany use to be the global leader in solar technology, both in terms of manufacture and indeed number of installations. These days, as with so many things, China now produces most of the world’s solar equipment and it produces 75% of the world’s solar inverters.

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Posted in Solar PV

Protect the Elderly Facing Fuel Poverty this Winter – Today

Written by Housing Energy Advisor on October 1, 2012 — 1 Comment

Summer is over and the nights are already starting to draw in. Soon winter will be upon us which for those that struggle with fuel poverty can be a difficult and frightening time. The colder days mean higher fuel bills which some cannot afford to pay.

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Posted in Energy Tariffs, Heating

Getting a Smart Meter in Your Home

Written by Housing Energy Advisor on September 26, 2012 — Leave a Comment

Smart meters have been introduced to replace the standard gas and electricity meters installed in your home, with plans for every home in the UK to have one by the year 2019. There will be no need for meter readings once these are installed and they will also allow you to monitor how much energy you are using around your home.

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Posted in Energy Saving Ideas, Energy Tariffs

Can the Solar Panel Industry Survive Without the Feed In Tariff?

Written by Housing Energy Advisor on September 19, 2012 — 2 Comments

Since the launch of the feed in tariff in 2010 the solar industry has gone from being a minor cottage industry to a pretty big noise in the British economy. There is of course no doubting that the FIT has been the major factor in this success story but is it the be all and end all? As the feed in tariff appears to be being phased out more quickly than the Labour government that introduced it ever intended we ask – can the solar industry survive without the feed in tariff?

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Posted in Feed in Tariff, Solar PV

Private Landlords Keen to Go Green

Written by Housing Energy Advisor on September 14, 2012 — Leave a Comment

More than half of private residential landlords are considering getting involved in Green Deal, according to a survey by a landlords’ association which says it is encouraging members to go green.

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Posted in Green Deal, Home Improvements

The Secret to Economy 7 Electricity Tariff

Written by Housing Energy Advisor on September 12, 2012 — Leave a Comment

Many people don’t know they have it. Others don’t understand it. Some just presume it is saving them money. Economy 7 is the electricity tariff that offers customers 7 hours of energy through the night at a much cheaper rate.

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Posted in Energy Tariffs

Why Have Energy Saving Light Bulbs Taken Over?

Written by Housing Energy Advisor on September 3, 2012 — 1 Comment

In most shops now you will find that energy efficient light bulbs dominate the shelves, and over the next couple of years inefficient light bulbs will have been completely phased out. But just how much energy will they save and who has implemented these changes?

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Posted in Energy Saving Ideas

Energy Saving Made Easy

Written by Housing Energy Advisor on August 30, 2012 — 1 Comment

With all the information and advice it is easy to become overwhelmed with energy saving. From being told ‘turn those lights off!’ to being promised ‘this is the best energy saving product on the market’ it can feel like a bit of a minefield. There is no need to worry. Energy saving doesn’t have to be hard work, or time consuming. In fact, it is easy to energise you’re energy saving!

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Posted in Energy Saving Ideas, Energy Saving Tips
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