Eco Friend News Portalhttp://www.ecofriendnews.com/Latest environmental technology, recycling and renewable energy newsenEco Friend News PortalEco Friend News PortalClosure of the Low Carbon Buildings Programme could put the brakes on the growth of renewables in the UKhttp://www.ecofriendnews.com/environmental_article9763.htmlFri, 11 Jun 2010 11:40:39 GMTThe Low Carbon Buildings Programme (LCBP) scheme was closed to applications on Monday 24 May 2010, and although projects which have already applied for funding will be considered, no new applications can now be made. Dimplex has expressed concern over the sudden closure of the Low Carbon Buildings Programme following the new coalition government's withdrawal of grant funding for renewables proj Daikin Solar thermal collectors have been awarded Solar Keymark and can benefit from LCBP grantshttp://www.ecofriendnews.com/environmental_article9552.htmlFri, 5 Feb 2010 12:26:31 GMTThe Solar Keymark is a voluntary mark, developed by the European standardisation bodies, which are member of the European Committee for Standardisation. The Solar Keymark certification helps users to select quality solar collectors. Daikin Solar thermal collectors have been awarded Solar Keymark for solar thermal products; a certification which is mandatory for end users and organisations to a West Somerset Community College reduces environmental impact with Danfoss Heat Pumpshttp://www.ecofriendnews.com/environmental_article8937.htmlTue, 24 Mar 2009 17:24:33 GMTThe Skills and Enterprise Centre at The West Somerset Community College will provide young people in the area with the opportunity to gain high quality vocational training in a wide variety of industries such as building, carpentry, motor vehicle maintenance, hair and beauty, child care and hospitality. The new Centre is reaping the rewards of renewable energy from heat pumps, supplied and instal