UK government loses Supreme Court case against solar feed-in tariffs

The UK government’s doomed case against the challenge to its planned cuts of solar feed-in tariffs has been rejected by the Supreme Court.

The last ditch attempt by the government to overthrow previous decisions by the High Court and the Court of Appeal that its action to cut solar feed-in tariffs during the consultation period as “legally flawed” failed on Friday 23 March 2012.

The Supreme Court’s rejection of the government’s appeal marks the end of the legal wrangle and leaves the thousands of homeowners and businesses who installed solar panels after the 12 December cut-off date and before 3 March better off.

The lucky ones will now receive the higher FIT rate of 43.3p per kWh, instead of the lower rate of 21p.

Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Davey said he was “disappointed” that the Supreme Court did not to grant permission to hear the case, but said that the ruling “draws a line under the case”, which was instigated by his predecessor Chris Huhne.

“We will now focus all our efforts on ensuring the future stability and cost effectiveness of solar and other microgeneration technologies for the many, not the few,” he said.

Andy Atkins, the executive director of Friends of the Earth, which brought the challenge along with other solar installers, welcomed the ruling that the government’s “botched… solar plans are illegal”.

“[The] landmark decision which will prevent ministers causing industry chaos with similar subsidy cuts in future,” he added. “The Coalition must now get on with the urgent task of restoring confidence in UK solar power.”

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Urban Energy Solar Thermal

Providing Renewable Energy solutions from solar thermal systems to heat pumps.

Urban Energy are renewable energy specialists with many years of experience in the domestic market place, we can offer design, supply and installation of:

Solar water heating systems

Heat pump systems

With our technical knowledge we will guide you through your renewable installation from the initial survey, design and fit. We carry out all the plumbing work, which is required to integrate these systems into your property including under floor heating and heating distribution system design.

We pride ourselves on our customer service and after sales customer support.

We also offer solar health checks, repair, fault finding and annual servicing on any solar thermal installation, which will be carried out by our qualified engineers.

Air Source Heat Pumps

Air source heat pumps absorb heat from the outside air and this is used to heat radiators, under floor heating systems and hot water in your home. Heat pumps work much more efficiently than a standard boiler system operating at a lower temperature, offering a co-efficient of at least 1:3 meaning for every 1kw of electricity used to run the heat pump it will provide at least 3kw of thermal heat energy.

Solar Thermal

We only install the highest quality equipment in our systems and can offer Evacuated tube and flat plate panels, which when fitted to a twin coil cylinder can provide up to 70% of your annual hot water demands.

The demands of mankind are increasing within our standard of living and the strains of our day-to-day consumption are exhausting our planets natural resources.

65% of our total water consumption is heated and over one year this amounts to a substantial energy cost. 

The sun was described by Thomas Edison as ‘The energy of the future’ in the 1900’s and remains a viable and cost sensitive energy source today.

Solar water heating is an effective solution to help care for the environment we live in and save money on energy bills.

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URBAN ENERGY POLYTHERMAL INSULATION SPRAY

Benefits & Uses

A FEW OF MANY APPLICATIONS

• Insulate any type of wall/domestic/commercial/agricultural
• Insulate any type of roof/domestic/commercial/agricultural
• Insulate any type of floor/domestic/commercial/agricultural
• Insulate virtually any service.

A FEW OF MANY BENEFITS & FEATURES

Fully Approved: Technical approvals for construction. Carries a BBA Approval Inspection Testing Certification. Agrement Certificate No 11/4816. BASF POLYURETHANES WALLTITE.

Agrement Certification Includes as follows

• Factors relating to compliance with all building regulations where applicable
• Factors relating to additional non-regulatory information where applicable
• Independently verified technical investigations
• Design considerations
• Insulation guidance
• Regular surveillance of production
• Formal three-yearly reviews

Key factors Assessed

Practicability of installation: The product should only be installed by contractors trained and approved the certificate holder. 

Thermal performance: When installed at the appropriate thickness, the product can enable roofs to meet or improve on U values for existing building regulations.

Condensation risk: The product has a water vapour resistivity approximately 306 MN.s.g-1.m-2, but the risk of interstitial condensation will depend on the roof construction and should be assessed for each project. 

Adhesion: The product bonds sufficiently to slate and clay tiles Weather tightness: The product will contribute towards the roof covering resisting the passage of water, wind-blown snow and dust into the interior of the building.

Behaviour in relation to fire: The product has a class 1 surface spread of flame rating and may be used in suitable roof constructions. 

Durability: The durability of the product is satisfactory and should remain effective for at least 20 years. Full BBA Certificate produced on request.

Continued benefits and features...

• Normally applied in one-two days
• Very low thermal conductivity not achieved by conventional materials
• With stands wind damage well in access of 100 miles an hour
• No dust and grit caused by chafing slates and tiles (cleaner air)
• Saves pounds on heating bills, up to 80% reduction in heat loss
• Helps to eliminate condensation
• Protects expensive items for atmospheric changes that cause damage
• Improves efficiency of PV inverters in the loft space
• Creates a warm roof at the top of the building allowing loft floors to be boarded
• Insulates cold floors in cellars
• Insulates walls
• Helps with sound proofing especially in flight paths
• No gaps that cause draughts/loft conversions
• No harmful odours and gasses
• Sets in minutes
• No freezing pipes in the area of the loft or insulated area
• Closed cell to stop insects making nests
• Perfect for loft conversions because no gaps under plaster boarding
• Closed cell with a vapour barrier but air tight to reduce condensation which contributes to mould and mildew
• Increase strength in wall lining systems and no settling and sagging in wall cavity situations
• Extremely light weight and very strong in rigidity
• Controls indoor air quality
• No inhalable fibres are emitted (Fibreglass)

Enquires for a free survey contact

Urban Energy UK LTD
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Phillips Lane, Salisbury Wilts
SP1 3YP
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High efficiency heat and lighting from Urban Energy

High efficiency electric heating systems for homes and business!

The future of central heating in the UK will be based around highly efficient, slim line electric units. Urban Energy install the Dimplex heating range that offers the same experience as gas central heating yet with far greater controllability and lower running costs.

The Dimplex LPC range enables the user to control room temperatures at the press of a button and are the natural evolved replacement for the somewhat archaic storage heaters found in many UK properties. This new technology offers an experience like has never been imagined. Each LPC features an on-board thermostat, with built-in transceiver that can operate wirelessly with a wall-mounted remote control.

Optional wireless remote control can be provided which can operate one or more heaters. These state of the art heaters enable LPC convectors communicate through radio frequency to provide whole home comfort.

High efficiency LED lighting for homes and business!

Replacing inefficient halogen bulbs within your home or business with low wattage efficient LED bulbs can significantly reduce electricity use and expenditure.

Roughly 15% of a domestic household’s electricity expense is via lighting and for businesses this ratio of expenditure is even higher.

Traditional halogen lamps although very popular are a very inefficient light source. A 50W halogen bulb actually uses up to 75W of power, due to the transformer. They also have a very short life span meaning that regular bulb changes are required.

Urban Energy installs “Halers H2” lighting systems, which are designed to retain all of the positives of a halogen system, with none of the associated drawbacks. For instance at only 7.9W it uses approximately 1/10th of the power of a halogen (50W) installation. These bulbs are efficient, durable and have a 7-year guarantee.

Urban Energy offers both internal and external lighting solutions to both homes and businesses. Call our office today to arrange an appointment with one of our surveyors.

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Urban Energy Electrical ltd

Urban Energy Electrical Ltd has assimilated over 40 years of experience of all aspects of electrical installation and design.

All electrical work is undertaken to the highest standard, and fully in accordance with the guidelines set out by the Institute of Electrical Engineers (IEE) and the 17th Edition Electrical Regulations BS7671 (2008).

Urban Energy Electrical Ltd is proud to have built up the high profile client list including a large domestic client base, local businesses, schools, churches and hospitals all of which receive and benefit from our service range.

Urban Energy Electrical Ltd offer a first class professional service where customer care is our number one priority. We understand that communication is key to offering a first class service. Our in house customer liaison team ensures that every client has a designated administrative officer who will take ownership of the work. This means that clear concise communication will occur at all times between the Urban Energy office and you our valued customer.

Urban Energy Electrical Ltd offers:

• Free friendly advice

• Extensive experience

• Professional and reliable service

• Free no obligation quotations

• Careful and clean installation

• Excellent aftercare service

• All domestic, commercial, agricultural and industrial installation, repair and maintenance

• High quality Solar PV installations

• Periodic inspection reports for landlords and businesses

• Portable Appliance Testing for domestic and business premises

• Fire alarm and emergency lighting installation, repair and maintenance

• Specialist church lighting, heating and power design#

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Urban Energy - Green Solutions

Urban Energy has earned a reputation as the south’s leading renewable energy specialist. This has been achieved by ensuring that from the initial point of client contact we offer 1st class customer service and care.

We only install products that lead the way within the renewable energy industry and that are renowned for their high quality and ecologically sound production. This reflects our own high standards and quality assurance.

Our experienced surveyors can carry out a free, no obligation survey of your house or business that can help you save thousands of £’s per annum. We have our own fully qualified installers, electricians and plumbers who oversee every aspect of every installation.

We understand that introducing a renewable energy system to either your home or business is an investment that lasts for many years. With our in-house electrical and plumbing division it is our promise to you the customer that your satisfaction and peace of mind throughout this period is our number one priority.

Come and meet the Urban Energy team face to face at the following locations/events:

Wednesday 28th March

Somerley Park Horse Trials, Hants

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Saturday 31st March

The Maltings, Salisbury

Saturday 31st March

The Love Food Festival, Bristol

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Sunday 1st April

The Love Food Festival, Bristol

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