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The European Union has agreed on a legally-binding energy efficiency target after protracted negotiations. The new directive requires all 27 EU member states to collectively reduce their energy consumption by a minimum of 17 percent by 2020.

Burnley-based solar installer, Solarlec, is practicing what it preaches after installing 243 solar panels on the roof of its headquarters.

The CBI has published a report calling on Government to undertake an independent review of its existing environmental tax landscape.

Renowned wildlife artist, Bill Neil, has helped conserve the environment he earns his living off, by powering his studio with sunlight.

The Department of Energy and Climate Change has announced that multi service provider, Gemserv, will run the new Green Deal oversight body. The company will be responsible for the registration of assessors, installers and providers as well monitoring compliance with the Code of Practice. 

Eaton’s new ISG range of inverters have been specifically designed for solar photovoltaic systems and, following certification as fully compliant with ENA Engineering Recommendation G83/1, are suitable for connection to the UK national grid.

Midlands-based renewable energy specialist Eco2Solar has signed a Preferred Supplier Agreement with FTSE 250 construction group, Galliford Try.

Rexel Renewables’ online arm, Natural Sparx, was in attendance for the opening of the UK’s first home designed to Code for Sustainable Homes Level 5, the Rexel Sigma House at the BRE.

The Minister for Energy and Climate Change, Greg Barker has been accused of “breathtaking arrogance” after the minister labeled a report into the domestic solar PV market by BBC Radio 4’s You and Yours programme as a “travesty”.

Nearly 800 City of York Council homes will be fitted with free solar arrays as Empower Community and Nationwide Solar have begun fitting the first homes with solar.