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← Older postsMore efficient heat pumps, bigger returns
This month the way in which a heat pump’s efficiency is measured changed to a seasonal co-efficient of performance (SCOP) rating. Certification bodies use this rating to determine if a heat pump meets the requirements for the Renewable Heat Incentive, … Continue reading
Heat pump finance for social landlords & housing associations
Social landlords and housing associations – make you and your tenants’ money go further with renewable heating from air source heat pumps, financed by MyGreenHeating Finance. High energy prices and spiralling bills mean more and more people are finding themselves … Continue reading
WDS Green Energy supporting National Trust pledge for 50% renewables
The National Trust have turned to WDS Green Energy to support their pledge to source 50% of their energy usage from renewable sources by 2020. Three of the Trust’s properties in Wales and South West have been fitted out with … Continue reading
It pays to go green with a heat pump
Great news! The Renewable Heat Incentive, the government scheme that pays you for using renewable heat sources in your home or place of work, is set to continue beyond 2021. What does this mean for you? Well, it means the financial … Continue reading
Solar PV Feed-In Tariff drop explained – still great value for money
When the government announced a 65% reduction in the Feed-in Tariff (FiT) for solar energy, down from 12.03pkWh to 4.39p/kWh, it didn’t sound good. The Feed-In Tariff offers guaranteed cash payments for households generating their own electricity from renewable sources, … Continue reading
Could Cardiff be sitting on an underground heating system?
WDS Green Energy is working in partnership with City of Cardiff Council and the British Geological Survey on an Innovate UK funded project which aims to show how heat within shallow groundwater under the Welsh capital can be used to … Continue reading
Solar PV Panel Prices Set to Increase
Solar PV Panel prices are set to increase in the near future with announcement of tariffs being put on Chinese imports.
Renewable Heat Incentive Early Tariff Review
Details of the Renewable Heat Incentive Early Tariff Review have been announced which propose to increase the rates for all
Renewable Heat Premium Payment Increased
Details of the Renewable Heat Premium Payments extension have been announced. The scheme has been extended to run until 31st March 2014 to encourage uptake.
Renewable Heat Premium Payment Announced
Details of the Renewable Heat Premium Payments have been announced. The scheme will begin on the 1st of August 2011 and run until 31st March 2012.
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