Domestic feed in tariffs – where we are and where should we go? May 7, 2009
Posted by Tom Kordel in Editorial, legislation.Tags: buy back rate, domestic, feed in tariff, legislation, microgeneration, Microwind, onsite renewable, PV, renewables, ROC, UK policy
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There have recently been some interesting offers made by UK electricity suppliers to the domestic renewable energy generator. In particular Scottish and Southern Energy (S&SE) are offering 28p on every kWh generated by PV and exported to the grid. This seems like a great offer and looks like we are heading closer to the kind of feed in tariffs available in other parts of Europe (eg Spain Real Decreto 1578/2008 – 0.34€/kWh). This post analyses the offers available for one particular scenario; an average South England household with a sizeable photovoltaic array and then makes a comparison to the current Spanish government feed in tariff.
Zero Carbon Definition Consultation December 24, 2008
Posted by Tom Naughton in Editorial.Tags: Allowable Solutions, Carbon Compliance, Code for Sustainable Homes, Consultation, DCLG, Energy Efficiency, offsite renewable, onsite renewable, PassivHaus, Zero Carbon, Zero Carbon Definition
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Last week, the DCLG released the long-awaited consultation document on the definition of zero-carbon for dwellings.
Since the introduction of the Code for Sustainable Homes in 2006, the definition, “zero carbon” has been floating around being dragged in different directions looking for a clear-cut clarification. Now, after calls of confusion from the housing industry, it can be seen in which direction the government looks to be heading.
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