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The Reichstag goes green

Posted on 29. Mar, 2008 by ashleys.

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In another symbol of how much better Germany is approach the whole concept of renewable energy and micro-generation is the news that the Reichstag is to run entirely on renewable energy from this summer. Due to a fairly recent refurbishment the building is already very energy efficient. The building houses biofuel generators in its basement [...]

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MPs unite to stop government back tracking on renewables

Posted on 03. Dec, 2007 by ashleys.

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The Guardian reports on the group of MPs led by the Conservative Michael Fallon who are introducing a private member’s bill to parliament this week in a bid to prevent the government back-pedalling on rules that require construction companies to fit renewable energy sources to new buildings. The bill is designed to ensure support for [...]

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£2.3 billion micro-generation industry by 2016

Posted on 27. Nov, 2007 by ashleys.

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Natural Choices is reporting on a report by the Renewable Advisory Board which suggests that a growing requirement for energy efficient homes could create a £2.3 billion energy micro-generation market by 2016. The report highlights the critical role that micro-generation could play in meeting the energy requirements of the UK.  While at present generating energy [...]

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Further funding for UK micro generation

Posted on 31. Oct, 2006 by ashleys.

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Due to high demand for grants from the Low Carbon Buildings Programme (LCBP) by the home market since the scheme launched in April this year, a further £6.2 million is to be transfered to the householder stream. “Through the huge response to the Low Carbon Buildings Programme we have already allocated over £3m of grants [...]

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Installing a wind turbine at home

Posted on 30. Oct, 2006 by ashleys.

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B&Q are now selling turbine blades at their stores. So do we rush out and buy one expecting to save money? Where would we install it? Can we attach it to the chimney stack that has been there for 100 years? Lets imagine that we have bought a nice shinny new wind turbine and manage [...]

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