Tag Archives: renewable energy

The Green Deal and Renewable Energy

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Nick (EcoLovers founder)

*This is a guest post from The Green Deal * So, what is the Green Deal? As its launch date draws closer, it’s time to really get our teeth into what benefits can be gained from the government scheme. The … Continue reading →

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Looking for a new environmental job?

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Nick (EcoLovers founder)

Whilst looking to see what jobs were available in the environmental sector I stumbled across a wonderful website which lists green jobs in a variety of categories from Climate Change to Sustainable Transport. www.EnvironmentJob.co.uk The site is frequently updated throughout … Continue reading →

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Government “dithering” over wind energy is leading to disaster

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Nick (EcoLovers founder)

Industry leaders and campaign groups have today warned that Government “dithering” on wind power subsidy cuts could prove a disaster for the sector. Phil McVan, managing director of Myriad CEG Wind, was speaking after reports the Government has delayed a … Continue reading →

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Experts deliver biggest solar PV project in the north of England

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Nick (EcoLovers founder)

A leading renewable energy company has completed the biggest roof-based solar PV project in the North of England. The 1077 Hyundai solar panels were installed by Liverpool-based Eco Environments at the Warrington site of temperature controlled storage and distribution company Cold Move. The … Continue reading →

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UK’s renewable energy award winners announced

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Nick (EcoLovers founder)

RenewableUK, the trade and professional body representing the wind, wave and tidal energy industries, has announced the winners of the association’s inaugural Energy Awards. More than three-hundred guests, including business leaders and politicians, attended the awards ceremony in London. Maria McCaffery, Chief Executive said: “We … Continue reading →

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Wind Power can cut energy costs for UK industry by more than a third

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Nick (EcoLovers founder)

Many British businesses could reduce energy costs by up to 35% by building wind turbines alongside industrial sites – say Friends of the Earth and green energy company Ecotricity. UK-based businesses, like British households, are facing rising energy costs due to the massive worldwide demand … Continue reading →

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Small-scale green schemes have a bigger impact, study finds

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Nick (EcoLovers founder)

Small-scale, local initiatives to promote pro-environmental behaviour change are more successful that more larger attempts to reach the wider public, according to a new study from the University of Southampton. The research review points to qualitative and quantitative evidence of third sector … Continue reading →

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UK to launch world’s first Renewable Heat Incentive

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Nick (EcoLovers founder)

ClickGreen.org.uk have reported that Businesses and communities across Britain will be able to apply for a heat tariff payment, triggering a new era of clean green heat technology, announced by Energy Minister Greg Barker on Friday. You can read their full … Continue reading →

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Renewables’ training network set up to tackle green skills shortage

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Nick (EcoLovers founder)

RenewableUK, Britain’s largest renewable energy trade association, has announced the creation of a new organisation, the Renewables Training Network (RTN), which will address critical skills shortages within the renewable energy industry. Businesses in the renewables sector have pledged the equivalent of £600,000 … Continue reading →

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Community renewable energy project

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Nick (EcoLovers founder)

I read with interest an article on www.clickgreen.org.uk about a community project in Ruswarp, Yorkshire that aims to raise enough money to produce an Archimedes screw turbine in the river Esk. The locals have contributed more than £50,000 to the project … Continue reading →

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