Renewable Power for Business

Would micro-CHP be suitable for the Department for Work and Pensions' 800 Jobcentre Plus offices?
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27 Feb. — started by Lucinda Broad, 2degrees
The UK Department for Work and Pensions is keen to further reduce its energy costs and environmental impacts and is interested in identifying whether small-scale (micro) CHP …
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Biomass; friend or foe?
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7 March — started by James Pollington, BAE Surface Ship Support
Hi I'd like to understand more about the biomass debate. Is recent discussion around liquid biofuels undermining the case for solid biomass or is the use of wood fuel to …
Should shale gas be part of the UK's future?
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26 March — started by Lucinda Broad, 2degrees
In last week's Budget, UK chancellor George Osborne declared that shale gas is 'part of the future' and that the Government 'will make it happen'. I'm interested to hear your …
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When is it better to buy, lease or go for free solar?
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28 March — started by Naomi Andersson, Freelance/Contract
A common conundrum amongst all clients, from the home owner to the multinational, when comparing capital outlay against likely returns and looking as far as 20 years into the …
Could you be a Community Energy Champion, acting as a local spokesperson for community energy?
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15 Feb. — started by Alastair Mumford, Regen SW
We are looking to recruit Community Energy Champions, who we hope will be able to work closely with us and who will be willing to act as local spokespeople for community …
Anyone installed renewable energy systems with a pay back period of under 3 years?
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7 Nov. 2012 — started by Amanda Goodwin, 2degrees
A member of the private group, The Asda Sustain and Save Exchange asks: 'Does anyone have any experience of renewable energy systems that have a cap ex pay back of 3years …
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Getting renewables to work financially remains a challenge for us
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13 Sept. 2012 — started by David Douglas, Robert Wiseman Dairies
As a supplier of a third of the UK’s milk every day, Robert Wiseman Dairies has a significant environmental impact. But we are making some excellent progress on our …
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What are your thoughts on the Renewable Heat Incentive?
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16 July 2010 — started by Laura Spiers, 2degrees
DECC launched its consultation on the proposed design of the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) on 1st February 2010, which it aims to introduce in April 2011. Geothermal …
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RHI and Renewable Investments [discussion]
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23 May 2012 — started by Vanessa Delgado, 2degrees
With the developments in the The Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI)'s and concerns on renewable investments, this webinar gave a greater understanding of the RHI program and …
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What are the best ways to attract investment to renewable energy projects?
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7 Oct. 2011 — started by Bose Falk, University of New Mexico
Following the experiences of EGS Energy in their geothermal project in Cornwall outlined here, I'd be interested in your thoughts on practical ways to attract investment to …