News and Events
Tue 29th Sep 2009 Generating Business from the Feed-in Tariff
Businesses could be earning money from their electricity supply, rather than paying for it, under new government scheme. And a high-level national event in September will show how industry can make the most of this opportunity. Click to read more
Thu 27th Aug 2009 Wave Hub seeks general manager
£50,000 - £62,000 plus defined benefit pension scheme and other excellent benefits. Wave Hub is a pioneering project to create the world’s first offshore facility to demonstrate the operation of arrays of wave energy generation devices. The South West is the UK’s first Low Carbon Economic Area and Wave Hub, with £42m investment, is the cornerstone of the region’s plans for developing a world class marine energy industry. An exceptional project like this requires an exceptional general manager. Click to read more
Tue 11th Aug 2009 Tough decisions must be made on wind applications
Commenting on the Davidstowe wind farm application, which has been deferred to the strategic planning authority, Merlin Hyman, Regen SW chief executive, said: “Since its approval of the first UK windfarm in 1989, Cornwall has been at the forefront of renewable energy. If it is to lead the way in the future in developing sustainable energy sources that don’t rely on imported oil and gas from unstable regions of world, it will need to make the most of all its natural resources – including wind. Click to read more
Wed 5th Aug 2009 South West electrical specialists win £1 million wave hub contract
The pioneering Wave Hub project has moved another step closer after a £1 million contract was placed for electrical equipment installation and commissioning to link the wave energy project to be built next year off the coast of Cornwall with the National Grid. Click to read more
Fri 17th Jul 2009 £2.5 Million Government Funding to Deliver Zero Carbon New Community at Cranbrook
Following the release this week of the UK’s Renewable Energy Strategy, the government yesterday announced a boost of £2.5 million towards making the new community at Cranbrook, to the East of Exeter, a ‘zero carbon’ development. Click to read more
Wed 15th Jul 2009 Regen SW rates the government's low carbon strategy
The government's low carbon and renewable energy strategies, launched today, will lead to ‘a big step forward in sustainable energy in the south west', says Regen SW, but the key test of delivery on promises is still to come.Click to read more
Fri 10th Jul 2009 New survey shows 86 per cent growth for ‘green energy' businesses
South west sustainable energy businesses bucking current economic downturn. Click to read more
Thu 2nd Jul 2009 £10m boost for South West marine energy research
South West England's ambition to be a global centre for harnessing energy from the sea has received a major boost with the announcement of a £10.3 million investment in marine energy research.Click to read more
Thu 25th Jun 2009 Government clears the way for offshore wind farms in the south west
The government’s announcement that it plans to go ahead with a huge expansion in offshore wind energy, following an assessment of its environmental impacts, is great news for the south west, according to Regen SW, the south west sustainable energy agency.Click to read more
Mon 15th Jun 2009 St Osmund’s launches first school biomass boiler under South West Bioheat Programme
St Osmund’s middle school in Dorchester is the first school – and only the second scheme of any kind – in the south west region to fit a wood fuel boiler under the South West Bioheat Programme.Click to read more
Wed 10th Jun 2009 New renewables survey shows south west is embracing wood fuel
A new survey, launched today, has shown that individuals and businesses in the south west of England are taking significant steps to move away from using oil and gas for heating, by switching to burning wood from sustainable, local sources.Click to read more
Mon 27th Apr 2009 Events and communications coordinator
Exciting opportunity to help shape the events and communications activities of the region's sustainable energy agency. Responsibities include delivering Regen SW's programme of events and supporting the communications manager with day-to-day communications' activities.Click to read more
Wed 22nd Apr 2009 2009 budget spells good news for south west renewables businesses
Encouraging budget as the government invests £45 million to help renewable energy installers and £405 million for low-carbon energy and advanced green manufacturing. Click to read more
Mon 30th Mar 2009 Councillors back another south west wind farm
The news that a wind farm has been approved at Bristol Sewage Treatment Works in Avonmouth has been welcomed by Regen SW as a boost for green energy and for south west jobs.Click to read more
Sat 7th Mar 2009 ‘Green’ industries to add £4 billion and 30,000 jobs to south west economy, suggests government report
New government figures show that ‘green' jobs will be at the heart of the south west economy.Click to read more
Fri 6th Mar 2009 South west sustainable energy industry creating new jobs for the region
Low-carbon-economy summit in London pinpoints sector’s importance to the economy Click to read more
Thu 5th Mar 2009 Team admistrator vacancy
Regen SW is recruiting for a new role - team administratorClick to read more
Thu 12th Feb 2009 South west renewables businesses well placed to benefit from new heat and energy saving strategy
New jobs, a reduced reliance on fossil fuels, and an increase in the value of the region's renewable energy sector are just some of the potential benefits of the government's ‘heat and energy saving strategy', announced today, according to the south west's sustainable energy agency. Click to read more
Wed 26th Nov 2008 Region’s best win South West Green Energy Awards
The region’s sustainable energy stars are celebrating their success after winning top honours in the 2008 South West Green Energy Awards, organised by Regen SW. Click to read more
Fri 19th Sep 2008 Regen SW seeks new board member
Regen SW is seeking a board director from an energy efficiency business. They will need senior management experience, preferably at board level, a good overview of the energy efficiency sector, a strong commitment to the south west, and a passion for sustainable energy. Click to read more
Thu 18th Sep 2008 Less than five per cent of energy forecast to come from renewables by 2020
A major report published today reveals the huge challenge one of the UK’s leading regions faces if it is to play its part in meeting the proposed 15 per cent renewables commitment for the UK. Click to read more
Tue 9th Sep 2008 Vacancy - head of business support at Regen SW
Regen SW is recruiting for a new role - head of business support.Click to read more
Fri 5th Sep 2008 Chief executive sought for Regen SW
Regen SW's founding chief executive is moving on to a high profile national role, so a talented individual is now sought to champion ambitious goals.Click to read more
Fri 18th Jul 2008 South west renewable energy capacity grows by 15 per cent
Only weeks after the government announced its renewable energy strategy, a survey published today shows that the south west’s installed renewable energy capacity has grown by 15 per cent (24 MW) in the past year, and almost 90 MW of new capacity has been approved and is waiting to be built.Click to read more
Thu 26th Jun 2008 Government publishes its consultation for a UK renewable energy strategy
The government today published its consultation for a UK renewable energy strategy, which is possibly the most significant UK report produced on the future of renewable energy. The document is the government's response to how the UK can meet its proposed share of the EU target of achieving 20 per cent of all Europe's energy from renewable sources in 2020. Click to read more
Fri 20th Jun 2008 Sustainable Energy Analyst vacancy at Regen SW
Regen SW is creating a new role to deepen the advice it gives on sustainable energy markets and technology, and to strengthen our analytical capability. Click to read more
Wed 4th Jun 2008 Sustainable energy agency backs drive for offshore wind farms
The government has called for the development of up to a further 25 gigawatts of offshore wind turbines in the UK, which would triple the amount of offshore wind in the pipeline. Click to read more
Thu 3rd Apr 2008 Renewable energy worth £215 million to south west
A new study into the south west renewable energy and energy-efficiency sectors reveals that, since 2005, the value of the renewable energy sector to the region’s economy has grown hugely from £34 million to £215 million.Click to read more
Fri 14th Mar 2008 South west winners to build some of the region’s lowest carbon large developments
Five large housing schemes are set to be among the ‘greenest’ developments in South West England, after winning the region’s first low-carbon housing competition.Click to read more
Wed 23rd Jan 2008 ‘Proposed renewable energy target is big news, but key changes needed to help south west deliver,’ says renewable energy chief
The chief the south west renewable energy agency has backed the EU’s proposed new UK renewable energy targets, but says that ‘change is needed if the south west is to deliver its contribution.’Click to read more
Thu 17th Jan 2008 Government’s planning advisers back south west’s ambitious low-carbon housing standards
A panel of three government-appointed planning experts has backed the south west’s ambitious plans to accelerate the development of low-carbon homes. Click to read more
Wed 21st Nov 2007 New report highlights essential role of renewable energy generation in achieving zero carbon homes
A new report from the Renewables Advisory Board (RAB), which advises Government on renewable energy issues, provides the first in depth analysis of the role of on-site energy generation in the delivery of the Government’s policy of ensuring that all new homes are zero carbon from 2016. Click to read more
Thu 15th Nov 2007 Green Energy Stars celebrate achievements at Award ceremony
South West England’s green energy stars are today (14) celebrating their success as winners of the 2007 South West England Green Energy Awards Click to read more
Fri 19th Oct 2007 Shortlist announced for South West’s Green Energy Champions
South West England’s leading champions in Green Energy are today celebrating being shortlisted as finalists for the region’s annual Green Energy Awards. The awards recognise the work of renewable energy companies, local authorities, communities, housing developers and individuals working to champion renewable energy across the region. Click to read more
Wed 17th Oct 2007 Launch of Information Events - Supporting a Growing Woodfuel Industry
On the 24th October Gloucestershire’s Hartpury College will be hosting the very first of five woodfuel information events for the South West. The events are being run across the region and will provide information about the south west woodfuel market, the opportunities being created as well as guidance on woodfuel production, processing, transport and sale. The day will also include machinery demonstrations and a chance to quiz experts and companies already involved in the woodfuel industry.Click to read more
Competition to stimulate new low-carbon homes in the south west
Developers and local authorities in the south west could be on their way to building significantly greener homes in the region, if they can prove their worth in a new ‘low-carbon housing’ competition. Click to read more
Regen SW seeks new board member
Regen SW is seeking a board director from an energy efficiency business. They will need senior management experience, preferably at board level, a good overview of the energy efficiency sector, a strong commitment to the south west, and a passion for sustainable energy. Click to read more
