• DECC loses FIT appeal but seeks leave to appeal to the Supreme Court

  The Court of Appeal today ruled that Government cuts to the Feed-in Tariff (FIT) were unlawful. Energy and Climate Change Secretary Chris Huhne said: "The Court of Appeal has upheld the High Court ruling on FITs albeit on different grounds. We disagree and are seeking permission to appeal to the Supreme Court...

  Posted: 25 January, 2012

• Chris Huhne issues ministerial statement on FIT Changes

  Today DECC will be laying before Parliament some draft licence modifications which, subject to the Parliamentary process set out in the Energy Act 2008, makes provision for a reduced tariff rate (from 1 April 2012 onwards) for new PV installations with an eligibility date on or after 3 March 2012...

  Posted: 19 January, 2012

• Statement by DECC spokesperson on FITs case

  "The Court of Appeal has not yet decided whether to give permission for an appeal or made a judgement on the FITs case. The Court will wrap up the decision on permission for an appeal and a possible judgement if an appeal is allowed in the next few weeks...

  Posted: 13 January, 2012

• Update on Feed in Tariff

  Following confirmation that there will be a hearing of their appeal against the JR finding DECC have provided an update on the Feed-in Tariff- The tariff rate for PV installations less than or equal to 4kW will not fall below 21p for installations with an eligibility date between 12th December 2011 and 31st March 2012...

  Posted: 6 January, 2012

• Judicial Review and Appeal Update

  It is a very difficult time for companies in the Solar PV industry and we are trying to keep our members updated on the current situation. The guidance below was provided by DECC which should help potential customer to know where they stand...

  Posted: 4 January, 2012

• FITs Consultation Judicial Review

  On Wednesday 21 December Mr Justice Mitting upheld an appeal brought to the High Court over the Government’s handling of the feed-in tariff, stating that it was “legally flawed”. The court agreed that proposals to cut feed-in tariff payments for any solar scheme completed after December 12 - 11 days before the official consultation closed - were unlawful...

  Posted: 22 December, 2011

• Consumer satisfaction high for customers of solar panel installers

  Research by Consumer Focus shows that the vast majority of consumers are satisfied with their experience of solar panel installation. Around nine in 10 people are satisfied with their solar panel system, the sales approach, and cost of the system...

  Posted: 12 December, 2011

• Consumer Guidance on FIT changes

  REAL has published guidance on common queries that consumers may have with reference to the FIT changes and the reference date of 12 December 2011. You can find the guidance here. There is also guidance for installers which is available here ...

  Posted: 6 December, 2011

• Green Deal consultation released by DECC

  DECC have published the draft consultation on The Green Deal and Energy Company Obligation. The document sets out the proposals for the implementation of the Green Deal and how the installation energy efficiency measures can be financed in households throughout the UK. The document is available to download from here...

  Posted: 24 November, 2011

• Revised version of MCS 001 now available on the MCS website

  MCS 001 has now been updated and published as a revised version 2.0...

  Posted: 8 November, 2011

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