轉寄︰ YouGen newsletter August 2011

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"When you do the common things in life in an uncommon way, you will command the attention of the world." George Washington Carver

What is Social Entrepreneurship?

Statement of Faith
You can find other "Market with Meaning" but you definitely want to see "Profit with Purpose".
I personally "Believe in Kingdom Transformation" because I know there is only ONE "Life for Significant".

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主題︰ YouGen newsletter August 2011

August 2011 If you would like to view this email online please click here. Hello I know it's only August, but this week I've seen a glimpse of autumn, which led to thoughts of heating. How timely, as the renewable heat premium payments scheme opened on 1 August. Grants are available for up to 25,000 domestic installations of solar thermal panels, biomass boilers and heat pumps between now and the end of March 2012. As 2,700 people had already expressed an interest in the grants before the scheme launched, it's worth getting your skates on if you want to benefit. best wishes Cathy Cathy Debenham, founder P.S. Please forward this newsletter to family or friends who might be interested. Highlights this month: Renewable energy is working well for community buildings Best of the blogs How competent are renewable energy installers? Tips of the month - on choosing a renewable energy installer Renewable energy is working well for community buildings I think community use is one of the most exciting areas of renewable energy. I've been visiting some local community energy projects, and hope they inspire you as much as they did me. How to get grants for solar panels: tips from a community shop Solar PV has quartered school's electricity bills Off-grid solar electricity at Stafford Marsh field studies centre ASHP combined with solar PV works well for Donyatt Village Hall in Somerset If you are a community group thinking of installing renewable energy, it's important to note that in future receiving grants from public funds will probably make you ineligible for the feed-in tariff. Best of the blogs Maintenance costs and how often to service it - these are things you want to know before you buy a new product. Here's what you need to know about biomass boilers and ground source heat pumps. People sometimes think that you can only have an air source heat pump if you've got underfloor heating - but that's not necessarily the case. Here are 5 key things to consider before using an ASHP with an existing heating system. Do you love your solar PV panels so much you want to get some more? Then you'll want to know about the feed-in tariff rules for additional installations. Energy bills are a significant outgoing for most of us. If you're about to buy or rent a new home our guide to understanding an EPC is vital reading. Picture by Michael Homan How competent are renewable energy installers? As more and more solar panels appear on rooves around the country it's easy to forget how young the industry is, and how much it has expanded in the past 18 months (from less than 1,000 MCS accredited installers to more than 3,000). I've been having a little look at the training requirements for installers and what the key aspects of MCS accreditation involve. I'd say there's room for improvement in both. In the meantime, ask potential installers about what training and experience the people who will be working on your job have, and check our directory to see if previous customers have recommended them. But I'm curious. What do you expect to be the key aspects of an accreditation scheme. Is it how well they manage the paper trail? Or the quality of the installations? Leave your comments here. Tips of the month - on choosing a renewable energy installer "I think you learn through the quotation process. Some firms clearly send 'sales' consultants whilst others send technicians - I'd prefer a technician any day. They know the facts and are more likely to be able to answer all your questions and suggest practical alternative solutions." - StephenS "Be wary of the hard sell - doing good research beforehand will make it harder for a salesman to pull the wool over your eyes! "Ask as many questions as you need to - a good supplier will answer fully and patiently! "When weighing up costs, consider how well a system will perform in 25 years' time. The best option may not be the cheapest option. "Don't be too afraid of the FIT paperwork - it is actually quite straightforward and all MCS accredited suppliers are supposed to help you register. "Take a look at this short clip on choosing a supplier. GOOD LUCK in your choice!" - Shilpa Picture by Sean MacEntee t: 0845 450 9418 e: info@yougen.co.uk www.yougen.co.uk If you would like to be removed from our email system please click here This email was sent via Envirosend Registered in England and Wales no. 06555794. VAT no. 932430155 Registered office: YouGen Ltd, 74 Fore Street, Exeter, Devon EX1 2RR.