US firm nets deals to install 3,900 solar panels on California schools
Tuesday, 27 November 2012 Dan McCueUS-based clean energy firm SolarCity has secured a contract to install 3,900 solar panels on four schools in California's Woodland Joint Unified School District.
UK
REA welcomes strong Government financial commitment to renewables industry
Friday, 23 November 2012 Robin WhitlockDecarbonisation target will be deferred to the next election but the government’s green energy budget will be expanded
STA calls on Government to seize ‘easy and cost-effective win’ on solar power
Tuesday, 20 November 2012 Robin WhitlockKey decisions on solar power due shortly amid concerns for non-domestic solar policy framework
Back Biomass campaign publishes fact sheet on biomass
Wednesday, 14 November 2012 Robin WhitlockThe Renewable Energy Association (REA) has issued a statement and fact sheet on biomass in response to a report criticising subsidies for biomass.
EST data shows increase in average Savings and income from UK solar PV
Thursday, 08 November 2012 Robin WhitlockSolar panels are getting bigger and cheaper and consequently Savings and income have increased from £540 to £635 per year according to new data released by the Energy Savings Trust (EST)
Apollo Solar Electric announces new energy management product to cut energy bills
Wednesday, 07 November 2012 Robin WhitlockThe Apollo Generated Energy Management (GEM) system is an innovative new energy management product providing additional energy cost Savings for homeowners with solar PV systems.
UK and Taiwan partner up to maximise smart grid opportunities
Tuesday, 06 November 2012 Robin WhitlockThe UK Smart Grid mission is visiting Taiwan from 5 to 8 Nov to establish industry and academic links with Taiwan to develop smart grid technology and business opportunities.
REA welcomes government palm oil statement
Tuesday, 30 October 2012 Robin Whitlock The Renewable Energy Association (REA) has welcomed the government statement on palm oil which commits the UK to 100% sustainable palm oil by the end of 2015. The REA is also one of the signatories to...
Renewable Energy Association (REA) welcomes new energy policy report
Tuesday, 23 October 2012 Robin WhitlockThe report was produced by Imperial College and argues for targeted renewable policies from the government.
New study claims householders can slash bills by making simple changes in the home
Monday, 22 October 2012 Robin WhitlockSimple modifications, such as setting a lower temperature on a washing machine or replacing an old fridge, can have a dramatic effect on energy use say researchers at Surrey University
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