Kenilworth Latest News (Warwickshire, United Kingdom)

Plans to give additional incentives to wave power systems in Scotland to encourage more business in the region were today supported by The Renewable Energy Centre.

The Construction Centre reported earlier this year that migrant building workers were returning to their homelands which would exacerbate the UK skills shortage.

In a statement released by The Renewable Energy Centre it was clear that the looming crisis of fuel poverty for many people in Britain could be avoided in time for winter.

The Construction Centre.co.uk today signed a petition, established by Heating and Ventilation Review, which supports the adoption of a feed in tariff for CHP owners who have surplus electricity which is sent back to the national grid.

The European Union (EU) announced last week that small firms in the building, catering and services industry could benefit from a VAT reduction to 5% from the current rate of 17.5%.

Plans announced yesterday for a study into the feasibility of wind and wave farms off the coast of Northern Ireland and Scotland were heralded as a positive step forward by The Renewable Energy Centre.co.uk

A special report in the Sunday Telegraph revealed that the homes to be built in the UK's first Eco Towns would only need to reach level 3 of the Code for Sustainable Homes (CSH).

Fresh reports today revealed that the construction industry suffered further last month with purchasing activity down to its lowest point for eleven years.

With the world watching oil prices steadily rise, Gordon Brown’s trip to the Middle East appeared to offer a new solution which was for oil exporting countries to increase their output but also invest in UK renewable energy.

The Construction Centre.co.uk today said that the housing crisis could get much worse.

The Renewable Energy Centre today announced its support for the construction of a 65MWe biomass plant in Lincolnshire.

A report released this week by UK think tank, Policy Exchange has cited carbon capture and storage (CCS) as the way forward for the UK to significantly cut its carbon emissions.

The Renewable Energy Centre today released a statement praising the efforts of The Crown Estate for its proactive plan to ensure the supply of 25GW of electricity to the UK by 2018 from new offshore wind farm sites.

Irish company OpenHydro has become the first company to successfully supply electricity to the national grid using tidal power technology.

Several reports this week that major UK housebuilders are considering job losses and the postponement of projects have revealed that the construction industry will not be immune from the effects of the global credit crunch.

The Renewable Energy Centre.co.uk headlined a seminar entitled “Go Green – Get Rich” at the Grand Designs Live Show last week. Richard Simmons, MD spoke frankly about the domestic and national picture of renewable energy in the UK.

Reports released by the CIOB (Chartered Institute of Building) and RICS (Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors) this week have compounded the belief that the credit crunch has affected the UK housing market and also the construction industry.

This week a large scale, commercial tidal energy generator; SeaGen was installed at Strangford Loch, Northern Ireland. Furthermore Secretary of State, John Hutton approved planning permission for a prototype Pulse Generator in the Humber Estuary.

John Hutton is today going to call for the expansion of the UK’s nuclear industry.

The Renewable Energy Centre today released a statement in response to reports by the Guardian newspaper that the government is looking for ways to meet its energy targets through investment in renewable projects outside of the UK.

A survey released by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) today has shown a sharp downturn in housing sector.

The Construction Centre.co.uk highlighted that events this week have shown just how serious the government is about the development of nuclear power in the UK.

The Construction Centre today released a statement in support of the proposed Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) which is set to replace the unpopular Planning Gain Supplement.

A speech which was delivered by John Hutton, Business Secretary in London this week has caused a great deal of concern amongst opposition party leaders and green campaigners.

Alistair Darling, Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered his first budget yesterday in the House of Commons.

Peak Oil has been the subject of debate for many years and has largely been ignored by industry optimists but has continually worried many industry experts.

Following the release of the Construction Skills report on the state of the building industry, The Construction Centre released a statement today about its concern for the skills shortage.

The Government this week published a new strategy for housing guidelines which help to accommodate the needs of the elderly and is to be woven into the existing policy; the Code for Sustainable Homes.

The Renewable Energy Centre released a statement today which highlighted that the publicity surrounding aviation and climate change was becoming more and more prevalent.

Following the announcement by the EU commission that the UK must supply 15% of its energy from renewable sources by 2020, The Renewable Energy Centre urged the government to take immediate and practical steps to achieve this.

Following the much publicised announcement by Laing O’Rourke to introduce random alcohol and drug testing for all employees, The Construction Centre released a statement in support of the move.

Following the release of the “Heat Call for Evidence” issued by the Office of Climate Change, The Renewable Energy Centre.co.uk issued a statement calling for the government to take a proactive stance to reduce heating demands throughout the UK.

The online provider for information on building products for the public and private sectors of the construction industry announced today that record visitor numbers in January indicated a very successful year ahead.

The Renewable Energy Centre stated today that despite all the warnings and publicity surrounding climate change the UK population is still far behind Europe when it comes to energy saving in the home.

The UK government has stated its intention to solve the housing shortage by building 3 million new homes by 2020.

Following John Hutton’s nuclear statement last week to the House of Commons, The Renewable Energy Centre.co.uk released a statement responding to points raised in the report.

The Renewable Energy Centre today announced its support for the recent planning approvals which have been given for a 23 turbine wind farm in Sutherland and a biodiesel refinery in Port Talbot, Wales.

The Renewable Energy Centre today announced its support of the report “Fighting Climate Change – human solidarity in a divided world” issued by the United Nations at the end of November.

The Renewable Energy Centre commented today on the Government’s rumoured abandonment of the ‘Merton Rule’, which requires a percentage of energy in new homes to be provided by renewable sources.

The Renewable Energy Centre today commented on responses to the King Review of Low Carbon Cars’ call for evidence.

TheRenewableEnergyCentre.co.uk today announced a tremendous response to the launch of the ‘Guide to Home Energy-Saving’; available to download free on their website.

In continuing its fight against climate change, The Renewable Energy Centre announced today that it is supporting The Sustainability Show 2007, an exhibition aimed at educating the public about how to make a positive impact on the environment.

The Renewable Energy Centre today joins many environmental groups in the opposition against plans for the £200 million Thames Water desalination plant, when a third of their water supply is currently being lost through leakages.

The Government recently announced the launch of their “Carbon Challenge” which aims to create five zero carbon or near carbon developments throughout the UK in order to provide working examples to the building industry.

Associated British Foods, DuPont and BP have announced a £200 million proposal for one of the world’s largest biofuel plants to be built on BP’s chemical site at Saltend, Hull.

The Renewable Energy Centre announced its support of the Government’s recently launched “Act on CO2” website by adding a link to the carbon calculator from its homepage.

Due to popular demand The Renewable Energy Centre has added three new sections to their website; a directory of UK and International renewable energy exhibitions, a section for Educational Resources and advice on government grants & funds available.

The Construction Centre today announced its support of the Government’s Carbon Challenge plans, which aims to create five zero carbon or near zero carbon developments throughout the UK in order to provide working examples to the building industry.

The Renewable Energy Centre supports the Government’s decision to again consider the benefits of tidal power, but is concerned regarding the environmental implications of the proposed Severn Barrage.

Following the delayed launch of Home Information Packs, and the key Energy Performance Certificates, now set for 1st August, The Renewable Energy Centre voices its concerns about the impact on the UK’s fight against climate change.