Feed-in tariff for small scale low carbon electricity finalised for 1 April introduction Power from solar panel could earn £900, on top of £140 reduction on household energy bill Blueprint published for world first incentive scheme for renewable heat Tariff levels index linked Micro combined heat and power piloted in the scheme to kickstart the industry in the UK

The UK will not be able to achieve its target of reducing carbon emissions by 80 per cent by 2050 unless it urgently addresses carbon emissions from the built environment, according to a report published today by the Academy. Buildings currently account for 45 per cent of our carbon emissions but it is estimated that 80 per cent of the buildings we will be occupying in 2050 have already been built. Many 20th century buildings are totally dependent on fossil fuel energy to make them habitable - in the 21st century buildings must be designed to function with much lower levels of energy dependency. The scale of this challenge is vast and will require both effective Government policy and a dramatic increase in skills and awareness in the construction sector.

Four students from the University of Bristol have won a prestigious, once-in-a-life time competition to accompany British explorer Robert Swan and his team from 2041 to see first-hand the effects of climate change on the South Pole.

In the PBR it says Households can also play a part in generating low-carbon energy by installing smallscale renewable electricity generation on site. Feed-in tariffs, worth on average £900 in 2010 for households, will provide a financial incentive to install renewable technologies, allowing homes to generate around half of their own electricity.

Smart energy use will save consumers money, make electricity use more efficient and cut carbon emissions

Small-scale renewable electricity schemes could generate more than twice the output of Sizewell B nuclear power station by 2020 if Ministers improve the proposed Clean Energy Cash-back scheme (or feed-in tariff), due to be launched in April next year, according to figures released today (Monday, 30 November 2009) by Friends of the Earth.

Housing and Planning Minister John Healey has today launched measures to cut carbon emissions by overhauling the planning system.

Carbon Trust reveals new foundation designs to transform offshore wind industry

The CBI is warning that unless at least six new nuclear plants are built by 2030 the UK risks missing its climate change targets and undermining energy security.

PLANNERS have done a U-turn over a tourist development in one of Tynedale’s smallest village – because of bats. Northumberland County Council’s west area planning committee granted conditional permission for a micro-wind generator to provide power for a holiday home at Ingoe in May. But at its meeting on Thursday the committee reversed the decision, so that a formal bat survey could be carried out at the site. The decision incensed applicant Rosalind Scott-Bell, who said: “This was approved in principle in May – this change of mind is inappropriate, unfair and contrary to natural justice.” By BRIAN TILLEY brian.tilley@hexham-courant.co.uk

Hi, We installed a 2.5kW battery charging Proven last year. Our client and we have now concluded that the performance is poor. With the dump loads disconnected and a good wind the machine is producing no more than 800W. Any idea what might be the problem? I do not think the cable drop is too high. Thanks Hilary White

Does anyone have any experience please of this turbine?

I would like to install the Proven 6 at home in Cyprus.If some one knows how to earth the tower.I ve heard the Proven towers have a earth point.I also know lot of towers connected to the earth rod with 16 sq.mm cable.Is ity thesame with 15 m Proven tower?Any ideas will be much appriciated. -- AVV

Help or advice please.

Looking for an answer on recycled plastic supermarket trolleys versus recycled traditional steel trolleys.

Are you a winner or loser? If you installed before July 2009 read this.

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I'm looking to recycle 6 or 7 mobile phone chargers and finding it very difficult. Many charities accept old mobile phones but I have yet to find anyone interested in old mobile phone chargers. I've already offered them via Freecycle a number of times. Any ideas?! Many thanks!

seeking help with planning form please

I am looking at small wind turbines (2-20kW)for my Msc Thesis. Any owners who could help please email me- timber@dannyfrost.co.uk. I am particularly interested in performance against expectations.

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Feeback on 15kW performance and reliability.

Hi EVERY ONE I am thinking to install thermal solar panels on the roof.

Is anyone out there operating a proven 6kw or Iskra at 5 m/s maws. I have got planning but not sure whether it is worth it at 5m/s. Its all very well quoting from the literature but real evidence is much more valuable

Hi everyone, We are putting on some workshops about how to generate your own renewable electricity for home owners and small businesses, covering everything from where to get the panels to feed in tariffs. Please come along and feel free to pass on to anyone who may be interested. Thanks Michael, Good Energy http://www.goodenergy.co.uk/?page_id=5243

Recently published Table of Generator Tariffs to 2020 (or 2027 for existing accredited installations), from the Feed-in Tariffs Government’s Response to the Summer 2009 Consultation, published February 2010.

I have just reached the end of my current 3 year Power Purchase Agreement with edf and they are now offering a new rolling agreement which can be terminated at 28 days notice. I am therefore seeking advice that anyone feels able to offer.

The week commencing Monday 16 November 2009, turns out to have been our 'best' week for generation, since the installation of our Bergey Excel turbine in November 2006.

Righthand Engineering are offering a beta test version of their software (WinVerter-Monitor GT) for monitoring the Xantrex Gridtek inverter, used with the Bergey Excel 10kW wind turbine. In addition to the GridTek inverter, the software also has the ability to interface with the APRS World Wind Data Logger anemometer. Righthand Engineering claim this makes WinVerter-Monitor GT capable of being a complete wind system monitoring solution.

The Department of Energy & Climate Change has launched a Consultation on electricity and gas smart metering. Government had already announced that they will mandate smart meters in all households. This may now be extended to all businesses premises with annual consumption of less than 723 MWh. This will result in the installation of about 3.7m SME & 47m domestic smart meters by 2020.