/news_28.rss News RSS en-us http://www.chpa.co.uk/local-energy-needs-root--branch-reform-of-energy-markets--_209.html The Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, Chris Huhne, is today visiting Woking Borough Council’s clean energy projects. The visit highlights changes to local government legislation that will enable councils to sell renewable electricity to the national grid1. Mon, 09 Aug 00:00:00 GMT http://www.chpa.co.uk/shapps-statement-brings-low-carbon-energy-closer-_208.html The CHPA, which represents community heating (district heating), welcomed Housing Minster Grant Shapps announcement today1 to establish a community energy fund, to enable new homes to be zero carbon from 2016. Tue, 27 Jul 00:00:00 GMT http://www.chpa.co.uk/chpa-call-for-move-to-integrated-energy-_201.html The Combined Heat and Power Association (CHPA) celebrated the launch of its new brand and website yesterday at its annual President’s Reception, held today in the House of Lords. The new identity embodies the diversity and core benefits delivered across the combined heat and power (CHP) and district heating sectors Wed, 30 Jun 00:00:00 GMT http://www.chpa.co.uk/tax-reforms-must-not-compromise-cost-effective-carbon-savings-_200.html In the budget statement published today the Chancellor made a point of repeating the Prime Minsters’ pledge to make this the greenest government ever. Tue, 22 Jun 00:00:00 GMT http://www.chpa.co.uk/chpa-welcomes-10-co2-emissions-cut-across-central-government-_152.html The Combined Heat and Power Association (CHPA) welcomes today’s commitment, from new Prime Minister David Cameron, to ensure central government delivers CO2 savings of 10% over the next 12 months. Fri, 14 May 00:00:00 GMT http://www.chpa.co.uk/chpa-5-point-energy-plan-for-new-government--_153.html The Combined Heat and Power Association (CHPA) today outlined a series of five energy actions for the new Government. Securing progress against each measure will help the UK in meeting the challenge often termed the ‘energy trilemma’: improving security of supply, tackling climate change whilst also continuing to supply affordable energy. Mon, 10 May 00:00:00 GMT http://www.chpa.co.uk/more-communities-must-be-able-to-unlock--benefits-of-district-heating--_154.html The Homes and Communities Agency has announced details of three district heating schemes that will together receive £4.8 million of funding under the Low Carbon Infrastructure Fund. Thu, 01 Apr 00:00:00 GMT http://www.chpa.co.uk/chpa-welcomes-creation-of-green-investment-bank-_155.html The Combined Heat and Power Association (CHPA) welcomed the focus on development of sustainable infrastructure announced in 2010 budget. Wed, 24 Mar 00:00:00 GMT http://www.chpa.co.uk/conservatives-outline-key-role-for-chp--district-heating-_156.html The Conservative party today published its energy policy paper, ‘Rebuilding Security: Conservative energy policy for an uncertain world’. Fri, 19 Mar 00:00:00 GMT http://www.chpa.co.uk/todays-government-planning-policy-statement-puts-district-heating-on-the-map-_157.html Every council will have to consider planning local district heating schemes, following today’s Planning Policy Statement Planning for a Low Carbon Future in a Changing Climate, according to the CHPA Wed, 10 Mar 00:00:00 GMT http://www.chpa.co.uk/national-heatmap-lauched-_158.html AEA have developed a new heat map for the UK on behalf of DECC Wed, 10 Mar 00:00:00 GMT http://www.chpa.co.uk/building-a-roadmap-for-heat---2050-scenarios-and-heat-delivery-in-the-uk-_161.html Encouraging a full and open analysis of the options for meeting our 2050 goals is essential. In particular, current policy development should explore the full suite of approaches that maybe necessary. ‘Building a Roadmap for Heat - 2050 scenarios and heat delivery in the UK’, is a timely call to do just this. Wed, 10 Mar 00:00:00 GMT http://www.chpa.co.uk/government-household-energy-management-strategy--recognises-contribution-of-district-heating-and-chp-_159.html The Combined Heat and Power Association (CHPA) welcome publication of the Government’s Household Energy Management Strategy (HEMs). Wed, 03 Mar 00:00:00 GMT http://www.chpa.co.uk/leading-scientists-propose-smarter-low-carbon-future-_160.html A groundbreaking academic report launched today1, highlights critical challenges in the current ‘all-electric’ approach to decarbonisation of the UK energy system. Tue, 02 Mar 00:00:00 GMT