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 May 2011

Welcome

As well as our ongoing work with DECC & MCS groups, we are now in full preparation for the GSHPA AGM, Conference & Exhibition:

Ground Source Now; effective & sustainable heating & cooling'

which is taking place in Reading Town Hall on Monday 27th June.

The day starts with the AGM in which we will be reviewing recent successes and looking forwards to the exciting future for the GSHPA and ground source heat pumps in the UK.

Please see below for more information and keep an eye on the GSHPA website for more information, including booking opportunities for delegates and exhibitors.

We are also less than two weeks away from:

Ground Source Live! @ GeoDrilling 2011

It will be the place to hear about all that is going on within the sector as well as see the launch of some important guides and standards set up by the Environment Agency and GSHPA that will support the continued growth on the horizon.

Best wishes

Jake

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IEA Meeting - 17th & 18th June 2011, Paris

The last IEA meeting covered much and the GSHPA has been provided with an update sheet on the areas discussed, which is available to view in full on the GSHPA website.

In summary, please follow the links below to find out more about the individual topics (links provided in IEA document above):

Much more information is available on all of the above and more in the summary document provided by IEA and linked in opening paragraph of this section.

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REgenerate magazine editorial / sponsorship opportunities

REgenerate, the renewable energy magazine read by the public and construction sectors, is running a major feature on ground and air source heating in the June issue. This feature will include the latest in pump technology, a look at the likely impact of the RHI, as well as examples of installations in the urban commercial market.

This issue will also include a preview of the GSHPA annual conference and exhibition: Ground Source Now; effective & sustainable heating & cooling, where copies will be given to all attendees, plus an interview with the GSHPA Chairman, Mr Brian Kennelly.

REgenerate magazine reports on the latest developments from across the renewable energy sector, outlining ways to generate alternative energy, reduce carbon emissions, decrease power and heating expenses and potentially increase income. The readers include heads of planning and environmental service to chief buyers and specifiers within;

  • Local Authorities
  • Housing Associations
  • Property Developers
  • Commercial Contractors
  • Hospitals, Universities & Schools
  • Architects

There are a variety of advertising options available in the June issue – please contact David Jacobmeyer on 01905 616 665 or david@regenerate-magazine.co.uk to discuss these options in more detail. Any editorial requests should be submitted to the editor, Mr Roger Abbott, at roger@regenerate-magazine.co.uk. Further details on the magazine itself can be found at www.regenerate-magazine.co.uk.

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SummitSkills Awards for Excellence 2011

SummitSkills, the Sector Skills Council for building services engineering, has launched its annual Awards for Excellence, seeking nominations for awards that acknowledge the industry’s best craft, technical and professional engineers.

Please follow the link to the SummitSkills website to find out more and download a nomination form.

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UK proposes 4th Carbon Budget

Emissions to be cut by 50% by 2025

A limit on the total amount of greenhouse gases to be emitted by the UK between 2023 to 2027 has been proposed to cut Britain's emissions by 50% from 1990 levels and highlighting the Government's commitment to being the greenest government ever.

The proposal on 17th May, set out by Energy and Climate Change Secretary Chris Huhne, is in line with advice from the independent Committee on Climate Change. It sets a fourth carbon budget of 1950 MtCO2e for the period that will span from 2023 to 2027, putting the UK on course to cut emissions by at least 80% by 2050. The carbon budget will place the British economy at the leading edge of a new global industrial transformation, and ensure low carbon energy security and de-carbonisation is achieved at least cost to the consumer.

Read the full Press Notice on the DECC website.

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Scottish Renewables sets out industry’s priorities for government in Scotland, 2011 - 2016

Niall Stuart, Chief Executive of Scottish Renewables launched at All Energy in Aberdeen the final publication - Scotland Unlimited: Realising the Ambition - in a series of policy development papers which have explored what we need to do to develop each technology and address a number of cross-cutting themes such as planning, investment and energy networks.

Please follow the link above to read this final policy paper which is the culmination of policy review across all technologies and sectors with detailed actions for public policy decision-makers at all levels of government and regulation.

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Towards nearly zero-energy buildings - definition of common principles under the EPBD

Please see below the details from EGEC about the zero-energy buildings project:

"DG Energy of the European Commission has launched a call for tenders for a service contract regarding the project “Towards nearly zero-energy buildings - definition of common principles under the EPBD.

The deadline for submitting your application is 31 May 2011 and please follow the link for all information regarding how to submit your application at the following address: European Commission - Directorate General for Energy."

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Ground Source & Energy Headlines

How easy is it to use renewable energy 'off-grid'? - You Gen
Cutting-edge UK energy projects in running for EU funding (Press notice)- DECC
Connie Hedegaard seeks renewable energy targets for 2030 - The Guardian
French need revolution to meet renewable energy targets - Business Green
Cameron failing on 'greenest Government ever' pledge - Friends of the Earth
Huhne applauds rise in global climate change legislation - Business Green
Salmond defends Scottish renewable energy targets - Business Green
CBI calls for end to delays on renewable energy - The Guardian
Updated: CBI: Policy uncertainty derailing low carbon economy - Business Green
Banks’ refusal to finance solar leaves it only for the ‘well off’ - New Energy Focus
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Events

Featured Event - Ground Source Now; effective & sustainable heating & cooling; Monday 27th June, Reading Town Hall

GSHPA and Reading Borough Council join forces to bring you an informative and inspiring day.

Massive change is occurring in the ground source industry:

  • RHI is happening and applies to Domestic and Commercial buildings
  • Government & Industry are developing all the non-financial support measures, standards and training required by the sector
  • OFGEM is engaging with the industry
  • MCS is being reformed

This Conference and Workshop will present, discuss and debate all these issues to inform you on the development process. Information is key in this process and attending Ground Source Now will keep you informed.

To find out more about the event please contact Jake Salisbury who is able to take bookings for exhibitors and delegates(soon to be available on GSHPA website).

Events

4th European Heat Pump Forum

1st June; London Paddington, 57 North Wharf Road

The 4th EHP forum takes place in London at a point in time where society at large is very much aware of the need for a sustainable energy future.

Please follow the link to view the full invitation on the GSHPA website.

Ground Source Live! @ Geodrilling 2011

7th - 8th June 2011; East of England Showground, Peterborough

Join us for the fascinating range of seminars taking place over both days within Ground Source Live! which brings together government and industry leaders to share with you the place you take in this expanding market place. Please follow the link to register and book your delegate place(s).

The GeoDrilling conference & exhibition will be running alongside the GSL! seminars and exploring drilling & piling solutions; more information can be found here.

National Heat Pump Awards

23rd June 2011; Birmingham International Conference Centre

Entires are invited now for the very best in heat pumps products, projects and people - visit www.national-heat-pump-awards.co.uk now to enter for an award of to secure your place at the awards dinner.

Ground Source Now; effective & sustainable heating & cooling

Ground Source Heat Pump Association Annual Conference & Exhibition

27th June 2011; Reading Town Hall

This year's AGM, Annual Conference & Exhibition will take place on the morning of Monday 27th June and the day will be run in conjunction with Reading Borough Council and the European Heat Pump Project (Geo.Power) who are managing workshops with us during the afternoon.

Please keep an eye on the GSHPA website for updates as the agenda of day, keynote speakers etc are being finalised.

We look forward to seeing many of you there in the year the fuse for the UK heat pump market will be lit.

Greenbuild Expo - Sustainable refurbishment and building event

Wednesday 29th - Thursday 30th June 2011; Manchester Central

To find out more information and book your delegate / exhibition place(s), please visit the Greenbuild Expo website.

Renewables 2011

6th & 7th July 2011; The Bloomsbury Hotel, London

Marketforce and the IEA's 6th Annual Conference: Meeting the 2020 targets: putting policy into practice.

To find out more information and book your delegate place(s) / exhibition stands please visit the Renewables 2011 website.

Energy Solutions - Efficient; Sustainable; Renewable

11th - 12th October 2011; London Olympia

'The leading energy management and procurement event'

To find out more information and book your delegate place(s) / exhibition stands please visit the Energy Solutions website.

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Contact Information

Contact details:

Jake Salisbury

Email: marketing@gshp.org.uk

Tel: +44 (0) 1908 354545

Fax: +44 (0) 1908 665577

WWW: http://www.gshp.org.uk

Postal Correspondence:

GSHPA

National Energy Centre

Davy Avenue

Knowlhill

Milton Keynes, MK5 8NG
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