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Will you share our Manifesto?

22 September 2014

Our new manifesto which seeks to raise the profile of energy efficiency within Government and keep energy assessors at the heart of new policy was launched to an audience of nearly 200 at Elmhurst’s Conference on 18th September. Please use this link to read the manifesto and share if you agree. Click here to print A4 printable version.

eTech Solutions to join this year’s Elmhurst Energy Conference

08 September 2014

Solihull based eTech Solutions Limited has confirmed that it will be exhibiting at the one day Elmhurst Energy Conference in Milton Keynes on the 18th September. The event which is aimed at energy and sustainability professionals, will discuss all aspects of new legislation, regulations and the skills required to operate efficiently in the fast-changing Energy marketplace, and will feature a number of high profile speakers. Stewart McRae, Sales and Marketing Director at eTech said –

Scotland Low Carbon Skills Fund

01 September 2014

There may be partial funding available for training courses in Scotland through the Low Carbon Skills Fund operated through Skills Development Scotland (SDS). The application for funding requires to be made to SDS and approved by them prior to booking the training with Elmhurst. Our understanding is that 50% of the cost up to a maximum of £500 can be provided for eligible training and that companies can claim up to 25 episodes of training.

Green Homes Cashback scheme - phase 3 closure

15 August 2014

Phase 3 of the Scottish Government’s Green Homes Cashback scheme closed on 13 August because funding has been fully allocated. The Energy Saving Trust is now operating a waiting list for any customers who are still interested in registering their details to be issued with a voucher should further funding become available. Funding may become available as unclaimed vouchers begin to expire but we cannot guarantee that any further funding will become available or that

DECC: ‘Calculator’ shows how renewable heating adds up

31 July 2014

Households can now get a clear idea of the payments they could receive if they install a renewable heating system, thanks to a new online service. By tapping a few details about their property into the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) calculator, people can see instantly how much money they may be paid through the scheme, according to what type of renewable heating system they install. Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Climate Change, Amber Rudd MP

Introducing SBEM 5.2 in Wales

30 July 2014

We have recently received the transitional arrangements for version 4.1.e and version 5.2.d of SBEM for Part L compliance and Energy Performance Certificates in Wales. The arrangements follow the revisions to Part L that come into effect from 31st July 2014. The transitional provisions in the Building Regulations require that applications submitted under Part L 2010 prior to 31 July 2014, will be able to continue to progress through to completion using SBEM 4.1.e,

Elmhurst Energy is getting ready to support the market for ESOS

29 July 2014

The Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) is a mandatory energy assessment and energy saving identification scheme for large undertakings (and their corporate groups). The scheme applies throughout the UK. Once in effect, ESOS is set to mandate energy audits for over 9000 UK businesses (i.e. large organisations with more than 250 employees or a turnover in excess of €50M and balance sheet assets greater than €43m). This is particularly good news for Display Energy Certificate

DECC: Green Deal Home Improvement Fund close applications

25 July 2014

Due to overwhelming popular demand, the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund is closed for applications with immediate effect. A surge in applications over the last two days means the allocated budget has now been reached. All applications received prior to the fund closing that satisfy the terms and conditions and meet the eligibility criteria will be honoured at the original rates. The Green Deal Home Improvement Fund was set up to help households in England

ECO Government response to consultation

22 July 2014

ECO Government response to the 5th March consultation has been released today. Please follow the links below for the relevant documents: . The Future of the Energy Company Obligation -Government response to the 5 March 2014 consultation - This document sets out the Government’s position on the proposals contained within ‘The Future of the Energy Company Obligation’ (ECO) consultation which was launched on 5 March 2014 and closed on 16 April 2014. Energy Companies Obligation (ECO): Guidance for Suppliers - The Energy Companies

Green Deal Home Improvement Fund Update

20 July 2014

An impressive public and industry response to the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund has seen more than £43million worth of vouchers issued in the first six weeks, and well over £50m applied for. 12,200 applications have been received and 7,925 households in England and Wales have received vouchers under the scheme, which offers people money back for making energy saving improvements to their home. We expect to have reached £50m in vouchers issued within the

Latest News

Will you share our Manifesto?

eTech Solutions to join this year’s Elmhurst Energy Conference

Scotland Low Carbon Skills Fund

Green Homes Cashback scheme - phase 3 closure

DECC: ‘Calculator’ shows how renewable heating adds up

Introducing SBEM 5.2 in Wales

Elmhurst Energy is getting ready to support the market for ESOS

DECC: Green Deal Home Improvement Fund close applications

ECO Government response to consultation

Green Deal Home Improvement Fund Update

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