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Subject to final authorisation we are pleased to inform you that the new Microgeneration Certification Scheme is opening to applications. Pilot assessments will be performed during May and the first certificates will be issued in June following approval of the scheme. Application packs will be posted to all existing Clear Skies and PV programme members and everyone else who has expressed an interest to join the scheme and we expect them to arrive late next week. This information will also be sent out electronically 3 days after the initial packs have been posted."

BRE Microgeneration certification website

On 29th May the householder grant scheme for renewables will be relaunched, and in addition to the extra money announced in the Budget, changes have been made that reduce the maximum grant for some technologies, and also tighten up the time allowed to complete the installation:

• Solar pv : was £3000/kWp, max £15,000 and is now down to £2,000/kWp, max £2,500. Rate remains 50%
  
• Wind Turbines and Small Hydro: was £1,000/kWp, max £5,000 at 30%. The maximum grant is down to £2,500, otherwise unchamged.
• Planning permission, specified energy efficiency measures and quotes required BEFORE application.
• No monthly cap.
• Significant tightening of both offer period and extensions policy.

Further details on the LCBP website

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A new visitor information and community resource centre has been built at Aberdulais falls in Neath. The new building is designed for high solar gain, and the National Trust appointed Green Energy Cluster company Green Dragon Energy to advise and supply the energy efficient heating. An air-source heat pump has been installed, which draws the majority of the energy needed by the underfloor heating system from the ambient air. Power to drive the heat pump is supplied by a hydro-electric water turbine.


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