http://www.chpa.co.uk//news_28.rss en-us News RSS The microCHP industry’s three industry bodies today welcomed key commitments by the Minister for Energy and Climate Change (Greg Barker MP) to boost government support for micro-combined heat and power systems installed in homes. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.chpa.co.uk/industry-welcomes-forthcoming-rise-in-feed-in-tariff-for-microchp-_659.html http://www.chpa.co.uk/industry-welcomes-forthcoming-rise-in-feed-in-tariff-for-microchp-_659.html#version2147 Combined heat and power and district heating infrastructure delivered the majority of London’s emissions savings in 2010 and have the greatest potential for future deployment, according to a review of the capital’s energy policies published last week by the Greater London Authority (GLA). Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.chpa.co.uk/gla-report-chp-and-district-heating-most-effective-for-decarbonising-cities--_645.html http://www.chpa.co.uk/gla-report-chp-and-district-heating-most-effective-for-decarbonising-cities--_645.html#version2108 The Secretary of State, Rt. Hon. Chris Huhne MP, today announced the Government’s Carbon Plan, setting out the plans for achieving the emissions reductions committed to in the first four ‘Carbon Budgets’ covering the period to 2027. Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.chpa.co.uk/carbon-plan-brings-heat-decarbonisation-in-from-the-cold--_638.html http://www.chpa.co.uk/carbon-plan-brings-heat-decarbonisation-in-from-the-cold--_638.html#version2109 The National Infrastructure Plan, published today, has pointed to an increasing role for district heating networks. Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.chpa.co.uk/infrastructure-plan-heralds-renaissance-for-district-heating-_636.html http://www.chpa.co.uk/infrastructure-plan-heralds-renaissance-for-district-heating-_636.html#version2110 The Government should raise the feed in tariff for micro-CHP to accelerate the take up of the home boiler replacement technology: this will safeguard jobs and provide cost-effective low-carbon heating and hot water for consumers, say industry representatives. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.chpa.co.uk/boosting-feed-in-tariff-for-microchp-will-safeguard-jobs-says-industry--_634.html http://www.chpa.co.uk/boosting-feed-in-tariff-for-microchp-will-safeguard-jobs-says-industry--_634.html#version2111 The CHPA Awards, showcasing achievement, innovation and best practice from across the combined heat and power and district heating sector, were presented by Alan Whitehead MP on 22 November. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.chpa.co.uk/chpa-awards-2011-winners-announced-_633.html http://www.chpa.co.uk/chpa-awards-2011-winners-announced-_633.html#version2112 The Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change presented his second Annual Energy Statement to Parliament today. The Statement reflected a new emphasis in energy policy on energy efficiency, with a commitment that ‘energy saving is now an equal priority with energy production’. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.chpa.co.uk/energy-statement-provides-springboard-for-energy-efficient-chp-_632.html http://www.chpa.co.uk/energy-statement-provides-springboard-for-energy-efficient-chp-_632.html#version2113 Addressing questions from the industry at the annual conference of the Combined Heat and Power Association (CHPA), Energy Minister Greg Barker MP has today set out an ambitious vision for CHP in industries, communities and households. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.chpa.co.uk/minister-announces-new-ambitious-role-for-combined-heat-and-power-_631.html http://www.chpa.co.uk/minister-announces-new-ambitious-role-for-combined-heat-and-power-_631.html#version2114 An industry body representing several microCHP developers and distributors welcomed energy minister Greg Barker’s part of his statement yesterday in parliament on microCHP. Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.chpa.co.uk/welcome-for-barkers-statement-on-microchp-in-the-feed-in-tariff-fit-_607.html http://www.chpa.co.uk/welcome-for-barkers-statement-on-microchp-in-the-feed-in-tariff-fit-_607.html#version2115 The CHPA welcomed the Government’s proposals that renewable CHP plants will be able to access support through the Renewables Obligation past 2013. Proposals in the RO consultation will enable projects currently under construction to receive an additional 0.5 ROCs for operating as an energy-efficient CHP plant. Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.chpa.co.uk/renewables-review-helps-early-movers-in-chp--elsewhere-uncertainty-persists-_606.html http://www.chpa.co.uk/renewables-review-helps-early-movers-in-chp--elsewhere-uncertainty-persists-_606.html#version2116 The revised UK CHP Development Map has been launched on the Department of Energy & Climate Change CHP Focus website Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.chpa.co.uk/uk-chp-development-map--_604.html http://www.chpa.co.uk/uk-chp-development-map--_604.html#version2117 Arup has developed a free toolkit designed to identify areas with the potential to benefit from district heating schemes Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.chpa.co.uk/district-heating-planning-toolkit-_595.html http://www.chpa.co.uk/district-heating-planning-toolkit-_595.html#version2101 The prestigious Combined Heat and Power Association Awards are now open for entries. Fri, 19 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.chpa.co.uk/seeking-excellence-in-chp--district-heating--entries-invited-for-chpa-awards-_591.html http://www.chpa.co.uk/seeking-excellence-in-chp--district-heating--entries-invited-for-chpa-awards-_591.html#version2118 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.chpa.co.uk/book-now-combined-heat-and-power-association-conference---22-november-2011-_590.html http://www.chpa.co.uk/book-now-combined-heat-and-power-association-conference---22-november-2011-_590.html#version2119 A new Energy Efficiency Directive proposed by the European Commission looks to promote greater efficiency in energy generation by making CHP with district heating the default option. Fri, 24 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.chpa.co.uk/efficiency-directive-to-capture-waste-heat-opportunity-_585.html http://www.chpa.co.uk/efficiency-directive-to-capture-waste-heat-opportunity-_585.html#version2120 Tue, 17 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.chpa.co.uk/chpa-response-to-emr-consultation-_309.html http://www.chpa.co.uk/chpa-response-to-emr-consultation-_309.html#version2122 Combined Heat and Power (CHP) offers the “best of both worlds”: a proven efficiency technology that accelerates the integration of renewable energy, according to a report from the International Energy Agency (IEA). Tue, 17 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.chpa.co.uk/iea-highlights-crucial-role-of-chp-in--delivering-renewables-revolution-_310.html http://www.chpa.co.uk/iea-highlights-crucial-role-of-chp-in--delivering-renewables-revolution-_310.html#version2123 The announcement of the Renewable Heat Incentive today offers fresh impetus for renewable CHP Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.chpa.co.uk/renewable-heat-incentive-_296.html http://www.chpa.co.uk/renewable-heat-incentive-_296.html#version2124 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.chpa.co.uk/workshop-demand-side-distributed-generation--the-smarter-system---security-affordability-and-choice-in-electricity-market-re-_279.html http://www.chpa.co.uk/workshop-demand-side-distributed-generation--the-smarter-system---security-affordability-and-choice-in-electricity-market-re-_279.html#version2125 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.chpa.co.uk/huhne-we-need-more-chp-to-calm-the-perfect-storm-_293.html http://www.chpa.co.uk/huhne-we-need-more-chp-to-calm-the-perfect-storm-_293.html#version2126