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		<title>Reduced VAT encouraged for energy saving measures</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The government has been prompted to relieve VAT on energy saving products and measures put in within the Green Deal system. 26 different organisations has ask the government to relieve VAT to 5% from the&#8230;]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The government has been prompted to relieve VAT on <a href="http://www.apolloenviro.co.uk/energy-efficiency-equipment/ " target="_blank">energy saving products</a> and measures put in within the Green Deal system.</p>
<p>26 different organisations has ask the government to relieve VAT to 5% from the current rate of 20% on energy efficiency measures installed in businesses and homes under the new scheme.</p>
<p>Within the scheme, both homes and businesses can acquire financial aid to install measures which can help minimize energy use and carbon emissions. The scheme is one of a group of steps brought in by the government to be sure the UK meets targets which have been set to reduce carbon emissions by 80 percent on the 1990 level by 2050.</p>
<p>If your company needs assistance on lowering carbon emissions, regardless of whether it’s due to the fact you’re active in the CRC (<a href="http://www.apolloenviro.co.uk/environmental-consultancy-services/crc-energy-efficiency-scheme-consultation/ " target="_blank">Carbon Reduction Commitment</a>) Energy Efficiency scheme and wish to save money on your costs or simply because you’re concerned about your carbon footprint and your company’s influence on the planet, you ought to speak to the pros at Apollo Enviro.</p>
<p>Their team of specialized <a href="http://www.apolloenviro.co.uk/environmental-consultancy-services/environmental-awareness-workshops/ " target="_blank">energy saving advisors</a> can undertake an environmental audit on your property and suggest ways you can lower your carbon emissions and recommend products to set up to help you lessen CO2 emissions.</p>
<p>Even small variations can help businesses lower their carbon emissions. It could be something as simple as getting your staff to think more about just how much energy they’re using or to setting up energy efficiency equipment to your place of work, so get in touch with Apollo Enviro today to see how they can help your business.</p>
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		<title>Consortium set up to fund alternative energy products throughout homes</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 11:06:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many top providers within the banking, energy and also building industries have joined forces to set up a not-for-profit enterprise to help fund the installation of renewable energy equipment. The Green Deal Finance Company (GDFC)&#8230;]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Many top providers within the banking, energy and also building industries have joined forces to set up a not-for-profit enterprise to help fund the installation of renewable energy equipment.</p>
<p>The Green Deal Finance Company (GDFC) will supply cheap loans to each companies and also home owners who would like to set up renewable energy devices, included in the government’s Green Deal program.</p>
<p>It is hoped lots of people will certainly install sustainable energy gear just like photovoltaic panels, ground source heat pumps and also <a href="http://www.enerfina.com/uk/biomass/multi-fuel-boilers/64">biomass boilers</a> included in the plan to not only decrease their energy fees nevertheless also to assist the government achieve its focuses on upon co2 emissions.</p>
<p>Among the rules from the scheme declares that loan repayments should never meet or exceed the financial savings on energy bills, therefore it is hoped that this will motivate people to take up the financing options available.<br />
The Energy Secretary, Chris Huhne, said:<br />
“New firms like the Green Deal Finance Company are testament to the attractiveness of the Green Deal framework and its potential to offer a better deal to consumers.”</p>
<p>The GDFC contains 16 participants including energy firms just like British Gas and npower, banks like HSBC as well as Lloyds plus retail group Kingfisher who own B&amp;Q. It&#8217;s anticipated that more companies and local authorities will become part of the group to make the actual funding as accessible as is feasible.</p>
<p>There&#8217;s also a quantity of various other government bonuses intended for house owners who install renewable energy sources such as feed in tariffs as well as the Renewable Heat Incentive which happens to be due to be released in autumn next year.</p>
<p>Changing a boiler having a more environmentally friendly model, whether it’s a <a href="http://www.enerfina.com/uk/biomass/wood-pellet-boilers/62">wood chip and log boiler</a> or possibly a <a href="http://www.enerfina.com/uk/biomass/wood-pellet-boilers/62">wood pellet and log boiler</a> can help you establish significant savings on y<br />
our heating costs, and as they use all your current pipes, it is easy to install and will cost a lot less than you expect.<br />
If you’re trying to find information on renewable power then contact impartial consultants Enerfina. They can suggest the best source for your house and have also arranged promotions with providers to actually receive the best price possible for your own alternative energy equipment.</p>
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