There could be increased interest in renewable energy courses after Chesterfield Borough Council showed off its developments to Chris Huhne. The MP and energy and climate change secretary visited the town to see the council's work in installing renewable energy technology on its buildings, Build.co.uk reported. It is aiming to reduce the carbon footprint of […]
An electric vehicle network that uses green power could be set to increase interest in renewable energy courses. The technology has been developed through a partnership between Green Motion and Green Energy and now looks set to be introduced across the UK. With the electricity for the cars coming from sustainable sources, there is likely […]
People who have taken professional green training such as renewable energy courses need government support to ensure there are plenty of jobs in the sector. This is the view of shadow energy and climate change secretary Meg Hillier, who claimed there is currently too much uncertainty about the funding and legislation relating to such areas. […]
Renewable energy courses could be set for a spike in interest around Sheffield as a result of the city's plans for energy self-sufficiency – a proposal endorsed by the energy and climate change secretary. Chris Huhne added his support to the project during a visit to Sheffield College, with the MP describing the initiative as […]
An environment expert has suggested Hull could be set for new employment opportunities in the green power sector, which could lead to increased demand for renewable energy courses in the area. Speaking to BBC News, spokesperson for the Renewables Network Sam Pick suggested the number of companies considering establishing projects in the region could make […]
Students on renewable energy courses should continue to monitor the progress of renewable energy projects in Scotland, as Scottish farmers and landowners have been encouraged to introduce energy-saving technologies on to their properties. The Scotsman reported that Kirsty Macpherson, of Gillespie Macandrew's energy group, highlighted a review of feed-in tariffs (FIT) being carried out by […]
Councils in the UK have been encouraged to get involved with green power initiatives, which could create employment opportunities for workers on renewable energy courses. The advice was featured in a report by the New Local Government Network, which highlighted the level of subsidies currently available for organisations that install microgeneration devices. Tradesmen who have […]
It is vital that renewable energy courses and other professional training are used to ensure the UK has sufficient skilled workers to take up employment in the green sector, it has been claimed. Head of communications at RenewableUK Nick Medic explained that the system is functioning well in Scotland, where education initiatives have been set […]
An environmental expert has lauded the Passivhaus approach, which could be covered on some renewable energy courses. Marketing manager at the Green Building Store Chayley Collis explained that the technique was developed in Germany about 20 years ago and is applied more and more to the construction of new properties. He described how the main […]
Tradesmen undertaking renewable energy courses are likely to be interested by the news that the government is reviewing its feed-in tariff (FIT) scheme. Energy secretary Chris Huhne described how the state had not anticipated the construction of large-scale solar farms when it first introduced the incentive programme and this has prompted an official assessment of […]
Demand for renewable energy courses may currently be high on the Isle of Man after a local environmental group suggested the island could become self-reliant in terms of electricity. A spokesperson from the area's local Friends of the Earth organisation claimed there are "sound economic reasons" for the UK destination to stop being dependent on […]
There is plenty of competition among technicians in the wind power sector, according to one source, which could prompt professionals to take renewable energy courses to stay ahead of their rivals. Acre Resources associate Ben Cartland explained that the number of positions available in the industry has increased significantly over the past few years. However, […]
