Preconstruction News
UK Water Efficiency Awards 2012
The Water Efficiency Awards is a bi-annual competition that celebrates the achievements of public, private and third sector organisations in making the UK more water efficient. Posted by Waterwise
PV Panel Installations for Free Electricity - How it Works
As part of any PV installation, an inverter, which is often referred to as the brains of a PV system converts the direct current (DC) power supply generated by the solar panels into a useable AC (alternating current) supply. Posted by Waldon Energy
The Community Infrastructure Levy
The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), made Regulation in April 2010, has filtered through to enforcement by the first wave of Local Authorities. Posted by The National Self Build & Renovation Centre
Requirements of PPS7 to Achieve Planning Permission
The standards set out by PPS7 for planning permission are high indeed. PPS7 states: "Very occasionally the exceptional quality and innovative nature of the design of a proposed, isolated new house may provide this special justification for granting planning permission." Posted by The Landscape Institute
Biomass Power Station Delivers Renewable Energy
The Biomass Power Station will turn waste wood into electricity and provide power from renewable sources to up to 40,000 homes by the middle of 2014. Posted by ConstructaQuote
Solar PV Panels with BBA Agrément Certificate
The first solar manufacturer to be awarded a BBA Agrément Certificate for its Clearline range of solar photovoltaic panels goes to Viridian Solar. Posted by BBA
Solar PV Installations Require EPCs to Get Feed in Tariff
From the 1st April 2012 every property wishing to install solar PV will be required to have an Environmental Performance Certificate, or EPC, rating of ‘D’ or above in order to qualify for the maximum Feed in Tariff. Posted by Eco2Solar Ltd
Renewable Energy Awards 2012 Shortlist
British Renewable Energy Awards 2012 is the industry’s most prestigious gathering, recognising achievements in the renewable energy sector. Posted by Renewable Energy Association
What is the PAS2030?
The PAS2030 is the technical document that Green Deal installers need to comply with. PAS203 encompasses all the 26 measures from boilers to renewables and is mostly comprised of the Annexes that go into specifics about the measures. Posted by Green Deal Manager UK
Plans for Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive RHI in 2012
The plans for a domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) over 2012 includes investing in the uptake of renewable heat technologies such as heat pumps. Posted by BEAMA
