Before installing batteries to maximise the use of your electricity generated from your Solar PV system you should first of all consider if it?s really the best option for you. To do this you need to know when and how you use electricity in your property. If you use most…
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn and Liberal Democrat peer Baroness Featherstone have both laid motions in an attempt to block the government?s controversial feed-in tariff cuts. The Labour leader laid an early day motion (EDM) yesterday with the support of shadow DECC ministers Lisa Nandy, Alan Whitehead, Clive Lewis, Barry Gardiner…
The Government has today published their response to the review of the Feed-in Tariff. Read the full document here. The new tariffs and cap system will begin on the 8th February. The current scheme will pause on 15th January, meaning that no new projects will be accredited during this time…
New measures to deal with the projected over-allocation of renewable energy subsidies have been announced today, following recent consultations. Renewable energy subsidies are paid for via energy bills through a number of schemes including the Feed-in Tariff scheme and Renewable Obligation scheme. Government decided on a set amount that would…
On Saturday evening in Paris, 196 countries agreed a deal designed to limit global temperature rises to less than 2 degrees. This has sparked a strong reaction from UK industry about how the UK government has slashed support for renewables in recent months and how a complete policy change is needed…
Ofgem have confirmed there will be changes to the Renewable Heat Incentive rates from 1st January, for both the Domestic and Non-Domestic schemes. The Domestic RHI rate will fall by 20% from 6.43p/kWh to 5.14p/kWh. The Non-Domestic rate will be reduced by 10% from 4.18p/kWh for Tier 1 and 1.11p/kWh…
What’s the latest date to install solar panels before the Feed-in Tariff cuts? The truth is, no-one has a definitive answer to this question, however, based on parliamentary rules, we understand that the earliest any changes to the Feed-in Tariff can be made are 28th January 2016. That said, we would…
Support for the Renewable Heat Incentive in the Autumn Statement The Chancellor?s Autumn statement on Wednesday provided some long-awaited reassurance concerning the future of the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI). The RHI has formed a central part in the Government?s carbon reduction policy, by incentivising investment in low carbon heating technologies…
North Wales caravan park embraces the low carbon benefits of solar There is a lot of talk in the media about the commercial case for solar panels and the threat to the government’s Feed-in Tariff scheme, which was originally designed as a commercial incentive. But with all the chat about return…
In Roof Solar Panels are an attractive option which can add value to your property Many people recognise that solar panels are a good investment but think that the look of the product will detract from the attractiveness of their home. Whilst this may be true of some conventional panels and ?on roof?…