RECC News for 2015

An archive of RECC News

  • RECC office closed from 24 December - 4 January

    The RECC office will be closed from Christmas Eve and will be re-opening on Monday 4 January...

    Posted: 23 December, 2015

  • STA launches 'Repair Agreement' for installers of domestic solar PV and solar thermal

    The Solar Trade Association (STA) has published a Repair Agreement which sets out a framework for carrying out maintenance and repairs between an installer and a consumer...

    Posted: 22 December, 2015

  • DECC publishes response to FIT review

    The Government has announced its decision following its review of the Feed-In Tariff (FiT) scheme. From 8 February 2016 the solar PV FiT rate will drop to 4.39p/kWh for the sub-10kWp band. By this time the Government estimates that the Regulations will have been adopted in Parliament...

    Posted: 18 December, 2015

  • Chancellor confirms continued RHI

    In its Spending Review and Autumn Statement the Government confirmed that the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) will continue. The Chancellor stated that the RHI will be cut by £700m...

    Posted: 25 November, 2015

  • DECC FiT deployment statistics

    The Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has published its latest statistics around the level of Feed-in-Tariff (FiT) eligible installations and installed capacity...

    Posted: 23 November, 2015

  • Credit Card Scam

    We have been informed that an individual is phoning RECC members claiming to be from RECC and asking for credit card details in order to refund a payment. It appears that the caller was using the information publicly available in the Member Search area on the RECC website...

    Posted: 13 November, 2015

  • RECC response to FiT review consultation

    The Department of Energy and Climate Change announced a consultation on a review of the Feed-in Tariff Scheme on 27 August 2015. RECC's response to the consultation can be accessed below...

    Posted: 26 October, 2015

  • October 2015 Newsletter

    You can access the October 2015 Newsletter below...

    Posted: 22 October, 2015

  • New sustainability requirements for biomass fuels

    From 5 October 2015 all biomass applicants for the Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) will need to be using an approved sustainable fuel in their biomass system, as shown on the Biomass Suppliers List. These requirements also affect those with existing biomass systems receiving the RHI...

    Posted: 5 October, 2015

  • Important consumer legislation comes into force

    Two important pieces of consumer legislation came into force on 1 October 2015. They are: the Consumer Rights Act 2015 and the Alternative Dispute Resolution for Consumer Disputes (Competent Authorities and Information) Regulations 2015...

    Posted: 2 October, 2015

  • Domestic RHI tariff rate for biomass reduced

    From 1 October, the biomass tariff of 7.14p/kWh has reduced by 10% to 6.43p/kWh for all new RHI applications. This follows DECC’s announcement on 28 August that the biomass ‘degression trigger’ had been passed...

    Posted: 2 October, 2015

  • Solar panels company fined record amount for automated marketing call campaign

    The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) announced on 30 September that it has imposed a financial penalty of £200,000 in respect of a serious contravention of regulation 19 of the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations2003 (PECR) by solar panels company, Ho...

    Posted: 2 October, 2015

  • Ofgem launch helpsheet on ErP Directive and Energy Labelling Directive

    The Ecodesign of Energy-related Products Directive (ErP) and the Energy Labelling Directive come into force for Space Heaters and Combination Heaters, including heat pumps on 26 September 2015...

    Posted: 21 September, 2015

  • Top-Tips Consumer Video now available

    RECC has developed an animated Consumer Video for consumers interested in installing renewable technologies in their home. The video aims to raise the level of consumers’ awareness and make sure they ask the right questions before they sign a contract with an installation company...

    Posted: 4 September, 2015

  • Ofgem publish Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive Annual Report

    The Annual Report provides statistics on the Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) from 9 April 2014 to 31 March 2015. You can access it here...

    Posted: 30 July, 2015

  • July 2015 Newsletter

    You can access the July 2015 Newsletter below...

    Posted: 29 July, 2015

  • New ADR law comes into force

    Legislation implementing the European Alternative Dispute Resolution Directive came into force on 9 July 2015...

    Posted: 13 July, 2015

  • Citizens Advice reports high consumer satisfaction in solar PV survey

    Citizens Advice have published a report as follow-up to a 2011 survey which Consumer Focus published called Keeping Fit. In 2011 early adopters of solar PV were typically rural and in the highest socio-demographic groups...

    Posted: 2 July, 2015

  • RECC webinar training series

    A number of training webinars have been planned for RECC members throughout 2015. The schedule is set out below. These 45 minute sessions are completely free of charge for members and analyse different aspects of the customer journey...

    Posted: 2 June, 2015

  • RECC model Metering and Monitoring Service Package Agreement published

    RECC has published a model Metering and Monitoring Service Package (MMSP) Agreement for use by anyone wishing to register a MMSP package as part of the Domestic RHI. It can be accessed here. The model Agreement meets OFGEM regulatory requirements...

    Posted: 1 June, 2015

  • RECC featured on Don't Get Done Get Dom

    RECC was recently featured in Series 9 Episode 12 of the BBC consumer programme Don’t Get Done Get Dom. Presenter Dominic Littlewood investigated the mis-selling of solar PV systems through excessive payback claims. The episode is avaliable to watch on BBC iPlayer...

    Posted: 28 May, 2015

  • Amended sales promotions rules published

    The Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) has published amendments to some of its rules on sales promotions which come into effect today (1 May 2015)...

    Posted: 1 May, 2015

  • April 2015 Newsletter

    You can access the April 2015 Newsletter below...

    Posted: 30 April, 2015

  • BSL specific guidance released

    Today the operator of the Biomass Suppliers List (BSL)  released BSL specific guidance on how to comply with the land criteria for fuels on the BSL...

    Posted: 10 April, 2015

  • Upcoming shows

    RECC will be exhibiting at the All Energy show in Glasgow on 6 - 7 May and at Installer 2015 in Coventry on 12 - 14 May...

    Posted: 9 April, 2015

  • High Court claim settled

    This is a joint statement by the parties in the matter of Crystal Windows & Doors Ltd v. Renewable Energy Assurance Ltd and Renewable Energy Association, a claim brought in the High Court of Justice, Queens Bench Division (Claim No HQ12X02695)...

    Posted: 24 March, 2015

  • DECC's RHI Roadshow for consumers

    DECC is running a series of free regional roadshows across England until the 19th March. The roadshows are highlighting the Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (DRHI)...

    Posted: 25 February, 2015

  • Government to crack down on nuisance calls

    Changes set to come into effect on 6 April 2015 will make it easier for companies making unwanted marketing calls and texts to be hit with fines of up to £500,000...

    Posted: 25 February, 2015

  • January 2015 Newsletter

    You can access the January 2015 Newsletter below...

    Posted: 4 February, 2015

  • RECC joins the Solar Energy Installer Roadshow!!

      RECC joins the Solar Energy Installer Roadshow!! Solar Energy UK Installer Roadshow is a series of half day seminars across the UK that provide an accessible, educational opportunity for SME and commercial installers to learn more about all the latest trade essentials for running a...

    Posted: 30 January, 2015

  • RECC grants Easy MCS™ associate membership

    Renewable Energy Consumer Code (RECC) has today granted associate membership to Easy MCS, part of Qualitick™ Ltd, providers of support for businesses seeking & maintaining MCS certification...

    Posted: 20 January, 2015