September 30, 2011
Have you just installed a renewable technology at your home? Are you willing to share your experience of the process with others? The Energy Saving Trust has just launched a new initiative called the Green Homes Network, where any householder thinking of installation can search for homes in their area who have already installed and who would be willing to allow a visit. At present there are no Green Homes registered on Islay and only one on Jura, and we know there are lots more out there! It’s easy to register – just visit the Green Homes Network page and fill in your details. Personal details do not appear on the site and any prospective visitors must arrange an appointment through the Energy Saving Trust – so there’s no danger of busloads of PV tourists appearing in your garden unannounced!
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Posted by Lindy MacLellan
July 22, 2011
The new Government initiative designed to encourage installation of renewable heating systems in UK homes opens for application on 1st August. The Renewable Heat Premium is a one-off payment which varies depending on the technology chosen. It is a forerunner to the Renewable Heat Incentive, opening in 2012, under which all such installations – including those installed now – will receive annual payments. The jury is out however on whether the payments are high enough to actually encourage new installations or whether they’ll just benefit those who are already able to afford to install . Green Energy Net goes into this in more detail – worth a look if you’re thinking of renewable heat for your home.
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