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GREEN DEAL CONSULTATION
» » THE GLASS AND GLAZING
Federation (GGF) has responded to the
recent consultation into Green Deal reform,
calling for greater flexibility for consumers
and installers to help simplify and improve the
scheme.
The GGF emphasised that the
disappointing number of glazing installers
involved in Green Deal was a consequence of
a costly and resource intensive accreditation
process. The response stressed that the level
of finance available to consumers under the
scheme was often not enough to purchase
glazing products in tandem with other
measures. The GGF pointed out that for some
energy efficiency measures, the Golden Rule in
its current form is not a workable framework
for promoting a ‘Whole House Approach’ to
energy efficiency.
With the new Each Home Counts (EHC)
framework also expected next year, the GGF
recommended that installers should be exempt
from the need for formal Green Deal status,
if they can prove membership of a recognised
certification scheme, which may include
approved status under EHC or a UKAS
accredited certification scheme.
The GGF underlined that the introduction
of these reforms would allow installers to avoid
additional red tape, reduce confusion amongst
consumers and support the Government’s
objective to simplify the Green Deal.
http://www.ggf.org.uk
SPONSORSHIP KEEPS ACADEMY DANCING
» » STRICTLY COME DANCING
may almost be over for another
year, but the show must go on for
the folks at North Leeds Dance
Academy (NLDA). To help keep
them warm before, during and after
rehearsals, Morley Glass & Glazing
has funded new personalised
hoodies for the team featuring the
new NLDA logo.
An award-winning Ballroom
and Latin Dance Academy,
NLDA offers everything from
beginners’ ballroom classes to
Zumba parties and wedding
dance tuition. Recently, the
Academy worked in partnership
with Variety to bring the
children’s charity’s Strictly
Ballroom charity event to life.
NLDA dance instructor Olivia
Choi was partnered with Morley’s
own Ian Short for the event,
which saw them romp home to
victory following an expertly
executed samba. The evening itself
raised almost £14k to help Variety
continue its charitable work; over
200% of their target!
Ian comments: “The team at
North Leeds Dance Academy never
stop, their passion for dance is
infectious and they’ve even inspired
me to continue competing in future
dance events. We’re delighted to be
able to help them continue their
mission to get everyone in North
Leeds dancing.”
https://www.morleyglass.co.uk
BESST IN CLASS
» » EPWIN WINDOW SYSTEMS HAS
won the Sustainable Business Award from
Business Environmental Support Scheme
Telford (BESST) 2017, for Carbon and
Energy Management.
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The Business Environmental Support
Scheme for Telford (BESST) was launched
in 2001 to help businesses improve their
environmental performance and reduce their
carbon footprint. Members come from both
the private and public sectors with represented
industries ranging from manufacturing and
engineering through to tourism and retail.
The BESST Group work in partnership
with the Environment Agency and Shropshire
Wildlife Trust. Their methodologies and best
practices are used as exemplars to universities
and help influence decision making both at
governmental level and strategically in the
international arena.
This prestigious award comes hot on the
heels of Epwin Windows Systems winning
the BPF Energy Award 2017 for the facility
BPF/F00150 within the Climate Change
Agreement. Once again, the award was given
in recognition of the company’s considerable
ongoing commitment to energy reduction
throughout their manufacturing processes.
The award was presented to the Epwin
Windows Systems management team by
Chairman of BESST, Andy Whyle, at the
company’s Telford manufacturing headquarters
in December.
www.epwin.co.uk