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Renewable Heat Incentive and boiler replacement schemes can help meet carbon emission targets

This year, UK greenhouse gas emissions plummeted by 8.6%, mainly due to the recession rather than new measures introduced by Government. The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) forecasts an annual 4% reduction in carbon emissions to 2022. As the economy improves, the Committee highlights the need for a required ‘step-change’ in the Government’s approach in key areas to achieve this target, including improvements in home energy efficiency. B... [more]

Qualified plumbers now able to self-certify their work in Scotland

A new scheme will allow Scottish professional plumbing and heating installers to self-certify drainage, heating and plumbing work, including micro-renewable installations such as solar panels, which is subject to a Building Warrant. The Approved Certifier of Construction Scheme is operated by SNIPEF on behalf of the Scottish Ministers. The new scheme was launched by the Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Climate Change, Stewart Stevens... [more]

Sabien's M2G technology can cut commercial boiler's energy consumption by up to 25 percent

The Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme is the UK’s mandatory climate change and energy saving scheme. Sabien Technology warns that UK businesses face financial and reputational risks if they do not take action to comply with the Government’s CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme, which became law in April 2010. “It is estimated that the 4,000 eligible businesses, including some of the UK’s leading brands, are looking at paying out £1.... [more]

Loans scheme for green home improvements will make it easier for homeowners to install renewable technologies

Ed Miliband, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, announced a new 'pay as you save' loan scheme at the Ecobuild exhibition earlier this month. It will form part of the government’s Household Energy Management strategy, which sets out plans for meeting the target of a reduction of 29% in (non-traded) carbon emissions from the household sector. The government’s announcement of a loans scheme for green home improvements is set to ma... [more]

Plumb Center staff offers customers advice on Part G compliance

The new Part G legislation, which covers enhanced hot water safety and water efficiency, will impact on bathroom installations in new build properties which includes new dwellings, new dwellings created by a change of use to an existing building and refurbishments. With the amendments to Part G of the Building Regulations coming in to force on April 6, Plumb Center staff will be on hand to offer customers advice on what they need to do to com... [more]

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