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Energy Efficiency Strategy falls short of expectations says UK-GBC

While welcoming the Government's acknowledgement of the key role energy efficiency must play in future-proofing the economy in its long-awaited Energy Efficiency Strategy, the UK Green Building Council (UK-GBC) said it was disappointed that the document did not lay out a clear plan to enable the built environment sector to invest.

13 Nov 2012

National Skills Academy launches trained installer register

The National Skills Academy for Environmental Technologies has introduced a new register of trained installers which aims to give local authorities and householders confidence when selecting a renewables tradesperson in their area.

13 Nov 2012

BIG-EU and OPC agree cooperation deal

BACnet Interest Group Europe (BIG-EU) and the OPC Foundation have signed a cooperation agreement.

13 Nov 2012

Wilo recruits area sales manager

Wilo UK has appointed Colin Mochan as area sales manager for Scotland and Northern Ireland.

12 Nov 2012

Construction output lowest level for more than a decade

The latest construction output figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) show that output in Q3 has fallen for the fifth consecutive quarter, with falls being experienced across almost every sector of the industry. Output is now at its lowest level since the second quarter of 1999.

12 Nov 2012

Chiller sales set to dip

The world chiller market is highly likely to experience a slight dip in value in 2012 following the continued problems in global financial sector from US$8.4 billion in 2011 to US$8.3bn in 2012, according to BSRIA.

12 Nov 2012

Natural ventilation company wins LCIF funding

Breathing Buildings has secured an investment of £400,000 from the Low Carbon Innovation Fund (LCIF) as part of a total funding package worth around one million pounds.

12 Nov 2012

Ex Minister Huhne finds work with Green Deal firm

Former Secretary of State for Energy Chris Huhne has been paid more than £20,000 for consultancy services by Nationwide Energy Services (NES) which claims to be "working towards taking on the role of Green Deal Provider".

12 Nov 2012

Many public sector tenants unaware of CO poisoning dangers

Awareness of the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning needs to be raised among public sector housing tenants, according to a new survey by the Gas Safety Trust.

12 Nov 2012

Trane takes up a cool challenge

Trane has become the second manufacturer to achieve Western Cooling Challenge certification after being spurred on by a University of California, Davis, initiative to build more energy efficient air conditioning.

12 Nov 2012

MCS solar installation spot checks on the rise, warns Deks UK

Spot checks on solar installations by MCS inspectors are increasing, with the installer having to cover the cost of re-inspection if the installation is sub-standard, according to Deks UK, the supplier of flashing products to the roofing industry.

12 Nov 2012

Viessmann backs national energy efficiency campaign

Viessmann is lending its support to the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council's Hole in the Roof campaign launched today (12 November).

12 Nov 2012

ADEY celebrates award with chocolate bars

ADEY Professional Heating Solutions has won a Queen’s Award for Innovation for its Magnaclean magnetic filtration technology.

12 Nov 2012

SEC Group Wales underlines commitment to procurement reform

The Specialist Engineering Contractors' (SEC) Group has published a Manifesto for Welsh Construction, which was unveiled at the formal launch of SEC Group Wales.

12 Nov 2012

Panasonic names new product manager

Panasonic has appointed Paul Aitchison as product manager, air conditioning.

8 Nov 2012

Devon plumber fraudulently claimed to be registered gas fitter

A North Devon plumber who fraudulently claimed to be a registered gas fitter has received a suspended prison sentence and tagging order preventing him from leaving his home after 8pm.

8 Nov 2012

Carbon Trust urges schools to invest in energy efficiency

The Carbon Trust is writing to all schools and Local Education Authorities in England urging them to take action on energy efficiency to help reduce their £500m a year fuel bill.

8 Nov 2012

Biomass is 'key to the UK's renewable energy future'

The Back Biomass campaign organised by the Renewable Energy Association (REA) has welcomed a report that recommends biomass as a cost-effective way to meet UK renewable energy targets.

8 Nov 2012

Specialist sector continues to struggle

Specialist contractors are continuing to suffer in the face of tough trading conditions as the industry enters the difficult winter period, according to the latest National Specialist Contractors Council (NSCC) State of Trade Survey.

8 Nov 2012

Contractors switch to plastic to foil metal thieves

More contractors are switching to plastic pipework in an attempt to counter the rise in metal thefts, according to new research by Durapipe UK.

8 Nov 2012

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Energy Efficiency Strategy falls short of expectations says UK-GBC

National Skills Academy launches trained installer register

BIG-EU and OPC agree cooperation deal

Wilo recruits area sales manager

Construction output lowest level for more than a decade

Chiller sales set to dip

Natural ventilation company wins LCIF funding

Ex Minister Huhne finds work with Green Deal firm

Many public sector tenants unaware of CO poisoning dangers

Trane takes up a cool challenge

MCS solar installation spot checks on the rise, warns Deks UK

Viessmann backs national energy efficiency campaign

ADEY celebrates award with chocolate bars

SEC Group Wales underlines commitment to procurement reform

Panasonic names new product manager

Devon plumber fraudulently claimed to be registered gas fitter

Carbon Trust urges schools to invest in energy efficiency

Biomass is 'key to the UK's renewable energy future'

Specialist sector continues to struggle

Contractors switch to plastic to foil metal thieves

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