Regulation

Two cross-party inquiries by MPs into how the country’s homes and buildings are heated have been launched. The reports will be led by Carbon Connect, a policy discussion forum established by Labour leader Ed Miliband in 2009.

More than 100,000 jobs are supported by renewable energy in the UK, according to a new report.

The UK public has shown consistent support for renewable energy in the third of a series of opinion surveys published by the Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC).

We roundup all the latest industry reaction to today’s launch of the Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive.

The government is to preserve a key planning rule that enables local authorities to secure on-site renewable energy generation in new buildings.

Solar photovoltaic/thermal (PV-T) manufacturers are suffering from inconsistent legislation, according to UK-based PV-T manufacturer Natural Technology Developments (NTD).

Homeowners taking out Green Deal measures could claim up to £4,000 under the Department of Energy and Climate Change’s revised Green Deal cashback scheme.

The energy efficiency sector has received a training boost, with the South West Energy Centre partnering with National Association of Professional Inspectors and Testers (NAPIT) to provide courses for installers.

Paul Barwell, CEO of the Solar Trade Association, explains why it is crucial for British solar thermal installers to attend the Solar Energy UK Roadshows, where they can find out about the future of the market, network with peers, and learn about the Renewable Heat Incentive, which will be rolled out this year.