Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:29:10 +0100 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/ Lussumo Vanilla 1.0.3 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2&Focus=6#Comment_6 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2&Focus=6#Comment_6 Tue, 30 Jan 2007 20:28:40 +0000 GBP-Keith
Rumour has it that it has been set up to fail so the nuclear option is made to seem more necessary. What do you think?]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2&Focus=8#Comment_8 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2&Focus=8#Comment_8 Tue, 30 Jan 2007 20:45:22 +0000 nigel
I have been chasing for a response this week but with no joy.

I think most of it is bad organisation but maybe I am being generous to them.]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2&Focus=9#Comment_9 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2&Focus=9#Comment_9 Tue, 30 Jan 2007 21:02:38 +0000 GBP-Keith https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2&Focus=14#Comment_14 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2&Focus=14#Comment_14 Tue, 30 Jan 2007 21:14:03 +0000 nigel
Well it wont be established for much longer if they remove all incentives. The costs of these technologies is far too high due to the low volume being installed and therefore the specialised nature of the work.]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2&Focus=299#Comment_299 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2&Focus=299#Comment_299 Tue, 06 Feb 2007 21:37:49 +0000 GBP-Keith What can the poor punter do? We would be better off without them teasing us.

]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2&Focus=300#Comment_300 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2&Focus=300#Comment_300 Tue, 06 Feb 2007 21:42:03 +0000 Mike George https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2&Focus=301#Comment_301 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2&Focus=301#Comment_301 Tue, 06 Feb 2007 21:44:04 +0000 nigel
Good installers are telling their potential clients about the grants, they then apply and get deferred.
Many would not be too bothered without the grant but as its there they wait for it and wait for it.

The net effect is that it is now actually deferring investment in renewables not stimulating it.]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2&Focus=302#Comment_302 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2&Focus=302#Comment_302 Tue, 06 Feb 2007 21:48:46 +0000 Keith Hall
Mike. The smilies abound in the drop-down box next to the ones showing. (my 13 year old son had to find them for me.]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2&Focus=303#Comment_303 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2&Focus=303#Comment_303 Tue, 06 Feb 2007 21:59:28 +0000 Mike George https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2&Focus=463#Comment_463 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2&Focus=463#Comment_463 Thu, 15 Feb 2007 15:56:36 +0000 nigel
Only been waiting since last April but better late than never and the application form is a pig but at least it was worth it (I think).]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2&Focus=464#Comment_464 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2&Focus=464#Comment_464 Thu, 15 Feb 2007 17:21:05 +0000 Keith Hall https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2&Focus=467#Comment_467 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2&Focus=467#Comment_467 Thu, 15 Feb 2007 18:41:47 +0000 nigel
Actual application was end of November, heard absolutley nothing and then an email saying its been approved.
I was concerned that they might be oversubscribed due to the delay in getting the scheme going but alas not.

Be warned the application form is a pig. I can send you one if you havent got one to look at. There is now much more to it than previous grants.
Let me know if you need any info.]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2&Focus=473#Comment_473 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2&Focus=473#Comment_473 Fri, 16 Feb 2007 11:44:33 +0000 Keith Hall
Nigel, Yes please do send me a copy of the form that was overcomplicated so i can take a look.]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2&Focus=474#Comment_474 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2&Focus=474#Comment_474 Fri, 16 Feb 2007 12:01:19 +0000 biffvernon ]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2&Focus=484#Comment_484 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2&Focus=484#Comment_484 Fri, 16 Feb 2007 17:26:27 +0000 GBP-Keith
the underlying problem is is that we are unsure if we should give such what is essentially free publicity to companies or organisations that are profiting from running the events, many of which give Green Building Press little or no mention in return!]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2&Focus=537#Comment_537 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2&Focus=537#Comment_537 Sun, 18 Feb 2007 20:22:39 +0000 biffvernon https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2&Focus=538#Comment_538 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2&Focus=538#Comment_538 Sun, 18 Feb 2007 21:02:13 +0000 Keith Hall https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2&Focus=540#Comment_540 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2&Focus=540#Comment_540 Sun, 18 Feb 2007 21:37:26 +0000 biffvernon I hear the sound of hairs splitting
]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2&Focus=541#Comment_541 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2&Focus=541#Comment_541 Sun, 18 Feb 2007 21:38:54 +0000 biffvernon ]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2&Focus=543#Comment_543 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2&Focus=543#Comment_543 Mon, 19 Feb 2007 11:09:59 +0000 GBP-Keith https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2&Focus=773#Comment_773 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2&Focus=773#Comment_773 Sun, 04 Mar 2007 20:29:08 +0000 Guest I am german and writing my diploma about micro-chp in europe. Does the LCBP also help with grants for the installation for micro-chp or only for renewable energies. there are different informaions on the website.?? thanks
Regarding your experience, do you think that more people invest in micro generation with the grants, or are there more people who invest without the grant?]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2&Focus=1186#Comment_1186 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2&Focus=1186#Comment_1186 Thu, 15 Mar 2007 20:15:36 +0000 GBP-Keith
I hear through the grapevine that the renewable power association have finally gotten a channel of communication open with the PM and Brown. So might we see something in the forthcoming budget?

Lay your bets gentlemen.]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2&Focus=1247#Comment_1247 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2&Focus=1247#Comment_1247 Sun, 18 Mar 2007 17:03:54 +0000 Guest
For solar water heating the grant is smaller than the difference between high and low quotes. So you could manage without, especially if installers were to meet you halfway with a bit of a price drop. If their businesses depend on it, this could happen....]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2&Focus=1381#Comment_1381 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2&Focus=1381#Comment_1381 Thu, 22 Mar 2007 19:38:40 +0000 Peter_Shield P]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2&Focus=1414#Comment_1414 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2&Focus=1414#Comment_1414 Fri, 23 Mar 2007 18:20:52 +0000 GBP-Keith

Alistair darling has said today:

"While the scheme is re-structured the decision has been taken to suspend it for the
April allocation. It’s important that this final additional funding for household
renewables, due to end in mid 2008, is used to best effect to bring on a
microgeneration sector that can stand on its own two feet without further subsidy.
DTI Ministers will be meeting with industry to discuss how best to operate the new
scheme and will announce the way forward in May.

What can you say!]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2&Focus=1416#Comment_1416 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2&Focus=1416#Comment_1416 Fri, 23 Mar 2007 22:25:11 +0000 Nick Parsons https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2&Focus=1460#Comment_1460 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2&Focus=1460#Comment_1460 Sun, 25 Mar 2007 14:21:04 +0100 Peter_Shield http://www.naturalchoices.co.uk/Dying-on-a-Jet-Plane-L10-4-billion?id_mot=8 (Shameless self promotion here)
It argues that due to no tax in aviation fuel and no VAT in effect the Brtitish tax payer is subsidizing aviation to the tune of 10.4 billion a year- or £173 for every person in the UK.
Now you could put up a few solar panels for £10.4 billion.
Pete]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2&Focus=3068#Comment_3068 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2&Focus=3068#Comment_3068 Fri, 11 May 2007 17:50:27 +0100 Peter_Shield http://www.naturalchoices.co.uk/Renewable-energy-now-only-for-the?id_mot=2 and I am still angry!

It seems to me that once again a technocratic, Treasury orientated approach has ruled the day. I think it is fair to say that without clear and well funded Government support the micro-generation industry infrastructure will develop very slowly in the UK.

This is a huge missed opportunity to develop a new industry sector in the UK. Germany now has a thriving micro-generation industry employing 214,000 people, 24,000 new job created last year alone. It is exactly the high tech, high skills sector the UK should be looking to develop. This Government has given less money to supporting it than to supporting one Japanese car manufacturer setting up a factor in Tony Blair’s Sedgefield constituency.

I feel like Capt Smithers (Retired) of Tunbridge Wells hammering on in the Telegraphy's letters page

pete]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2&Focus=3269#Comment_3269 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2&Focus=3269#Comment_3269 Thu, 17 May 2007 07:40:56 +0100 Solar bore I looked at your profile but it does not say anything about you.
Incidentally how does one set up a profile?

I as a working man who is actually between jobs now, would like to comment on your article. and the issue.
In my opinion renewable energy will has up to now been & will remain only for the rich, or extremely fortunate. Mum gave me money to buy solar thermal panel.

Personnely I think all roofs should be covered with PV panels that are paid for by the power companies / government.

And instead of giving grants to new build or renovators of buildings.

We should subsidize the cost of transformers and a couple of panels,
so everyone who wants Too can start to learn about electricity thus saving themselves money then as they realize how nice it is to produce your own power they will want to buy additional panels and if they have space eventually the equipment to sell back to the grid.
Only in that way will Micro-gen ever be taken up by the masses.
Just think of all the jobs that will be created
Arnold or solarbore

* Peter_Shield
I have just finished knock out a piece on the latest twists and turns on the Low Carbon Building Programme - http://www.naturalchoices.co.uk/Renewable-energy-now-only-for-the?id_mot=2 and I am still angry!]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2&Focus=3356#Comment_3356 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2&Focus=3356#Comment_3356 Mon, 21 May 2007 09:32:33 +0100 nigel
ROC's are being treated as state aid which is another joke and another nail in the coffin of PV in this country.]]>