Today DECC have announced that they will be significantly increasing the Renewable Heat Premium Payments (RHPP) significantly. The value of the RHPP which is for domestic consumers is increased for all eligible technologies - biomass, solar thermal, air source heat pumps and ground source heat pumps...
Posted: 20 May, 2013
On 7 February 2013 the new MCS installer standard for PV installers, MIS 3002 issue 3.0, was launched along with the new PV Guide. There was a 3 month period when installers could choose to use the new standard if they wish but from 7 May all PV installers must use the new MIS standard and the new PV guide...
Posted: 17 May, 2013
The consumer code for the domestic renewable energy sector has changed its name from the ‘REAL Consumer Code’ to the ‘Renewable Energy Consumer Code’ (RECC). The new name better describes the nature and purpose of the Code, and better reflects the fact that the Code is just one of several schemes operated by Renewable Energy Assurance Ltd (REAL)...
Posted: 11 April, 2013
DECC published it's heat strategy today which outlines the timetable for the launch of the domestic RHI. The tariff rates are expected to be published in the summer of 2013 and the RHI will be launched in Spring 2014. The Renewable Heat Premium Payment (RHPP) will be extended until the end of March 2014. For more information please visit the DECC website here - https://www.gov...
Posted: 26 March, 2013
Ofgem has publsihed a table of FIT rates that have increased due to RPI increases which can be found here - FIT table Worth noting that going forward new installations may not be automatically increased with inflation. Only installations with an eligibility date before the 31 December will qualify for the RPI increased rate in the immediate April increase...
Posted: 26 March, 2013
Provision of Services Regulations 2009 We are writing to remind you about your duties under the Provision of Services Regulations 2009. These duties apply to all providers operating in the UK regardless of where they originate (both EEA and rest of the world)...
Posted: 2 February, 2013
In February 2013, the Solar Power UK Roadshows will be running a series of seven, half-day events taking place in locations across the UK that will look at how to improve the way installers sell and promote your solar business...
Posted: 28 January, 2013
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has today published a review of the business practices of installers of double glazing, home insulation and solar panels. The review uncovered some instances of poor practice towards consumers such as the use of high pressure sales techniques, unclear information about paperwork and cancellations rights and poor quality installations...
Posted: 9 January, 2013
REAL provided a response to DECC's consultation on the Domestic RHI...
Posted: 19 December, 2012
REAL provided a response to TSI's consultation on the core criteria for Consumer Codes Approval Scheme...
Posted: 19 December, 2012
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