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Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) Update – May 2013
Norcroft Energy has taken a look at the recent DECC announcement that Domestic RHI will be delayed until 2014. This is not the announcement we wanted, or what we were looking for. However, a further...
View ArticleIncrease in Renewable Heat Premium Payment (RHPP) Announced
DECC has announced to make the RHPP more generous in order to support the market as a stopgap until the domestic RHI takes over next summer. The increase has come in to effect for voucher applications...
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Solar PV FIT Rates Changing
Ofgem have confirmed the feed-in tariff rates (FiT) for solar photovoltaic technology for the period starting 1 July 2013 until 1 October 2013. The periodic reduction of feed-in tariffs on the basis of...
View ArticleDomestic RHI Scheme released by DECC
The Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) The government has announced details of the domestic RHI tariff scheme this month, the scheme is due to open in spring 2014. The scheme only covers single domestic...
View ArticleFIT Solar PV Rates – The Latest
The amount that is paid for energy generated from solar panels is set to reduce at the end of this month, as the potential returns of harnessing the sun that beats down on your roof are trimmed once...
View ArticleNew Domestic RHI set to launch by Easter
The Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) will be launched by Easter and could even be as early as the end of March, according to a spokesperson from the Department of Energy & Climate Change...
View ArticleDomestic RHI launched today
Today sees the launch of the Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI), a government financial incentive which will pay residents who heat their homes using renewable sources. According to the Sunday...
View ArticleRenewable Energy receives high levels of support from the public
Renewable Energy receives high levels of support from the public A recent public attitude tracking survey published by the Department of Energy & Climate Change (DECC) on 12th August 2014 found...
View ArticleRHI Rates – The Latest
The DECC has announced tariff reductions in both the commercial and domestic RHI schemes, effective from the 1st January 2015. The RHI is a Government scheme similar to the Feed-in-Tariff but it...
View ArticleNew legislation to protect tenants safety
Landlords will be required by law to install working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in their properties. This was announced today (11 March) and is expected to take effect from October 2015. It is...
View ArticleNew RHI tariffs announced for July 2015
The Department of Energy and Climate Change have announced new tariffs for the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) for the next quarter (1st July – 30th Sept 2015) Commercial RHI The new rates announced for...
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Considering solar panels? Act now before the big cuts
Since the Government launched the Feed-in-Tariff Scheme back in 2010, it’s about to have the biggest shake up yet. According to the latest reports, the Government are proposing to cut solar panel...
View ArticleNew regulations for Landlords
From 1st October 2015, new regulations require Landlords in England to install carbon monoxide alarms and smoke alarms for tenanted properties, or face a £5,000 civil penalty. Requirement for smoke...
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Solar PV FIT Rates Changing
Ofgem have confirmed the feed-in tariff rates (FiT) for solar photovoltaic technology for the period starting 1 July 2013 until 1 October 2013. The periodic reduction of feed-in tariffs on the basis of...
View ArticleNew ‘Smart Export Guarantee’ update
New laws to guarantee payment for solar homes providing excess electricity In January we brought you information confirming the announcement of the new ‘Smart Export Guarantee’. Last week the...
View ArticlePetrol and diesel car sales ban brought forward to 2035
A ban on selling new petrol, diesel or hybrid cars in the UK will be brought forward from 2040 to 2035 at the latest. The government’s plans have changed after experts said 2040 would be too late for...
View ArticleBan on gas heating for new homes by 2025
Ban on gas heating for new homes by 2025, it will be interesting to see what happens regarding gas heating in new homes and further efforts to tackle climate change. A ban on gas by 2025 to address...
View ArticleSmart meter rollout’s deadline has been delayed by 4 years
The rollout for smart meters in every home has been pushed back to 2024 from the original deadline of 2020 due to a lack of available technology. Consumer group citizens advice has been calling for the...
View ArticleWhat the 2020 UK Budget means for Electric Vehicles and renewable energy
This week’s budget announcement was understandably overshadowed by the current coronavirus outbreak, however there was some information surrounding the future investment for electric vehicles. Electric...
View ArticleOLEV grant to change from 1st April
The Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) confirmed on the 12th March that the Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS) Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) and On-street Residential Chargepoint Scheme...
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