The consultation papers set out government proposals for changes to the planning system in relation to the installation
of microgeneration equipment for domestic properties.
On the subject
of microgeneration, I have to direct you to the opinions of David MacKay.
It is extremely important that it addresses issues
of microgeneration and does not just deal with energy efficiency and energy conservation.
Not exact matches
Our next analysis swapped out a tra - ditional boiler for a high - efficiency (COP
of 4.44) electric heat pump and, to our surprise, compliance could be achieved for all three house types with just the backstop values for insulation, airtightness and renewable energy (Ireland's regulations for new homesmandate a renewable energy contri - bution
of 10 kWh / m2 / yr thermal energy or 4 kWh / m2 / yr from
microgeneration).
DECC says «This exemption for schools is in recognition
of the role that the
microgeneration can play in educating young people about climate change and energy issues.
When we talk about small wind turbines we're also talking about
microgeneration — the small - scale generation
of electric power by individuals — as opposed to the larger, grid - tied power production
of commercial wind turbines, such as those found on wind farms.
The payback is looking pretty good it seems, if his latest update is anything to go by: «Not only will we not pay for any electricity, we should get a rebate
of about # 50 once a payment from the so - called renewables obligation (RO) scheme, which rewards
microgeneration schemes with cash, is included.
Community based energy development and
microgeneration though have a number
of advantages that need to be exploited.
The government also recognises that there may be more cost - effective ways than
microgeneration to cut the carbon footprint
of homes, as behavioural changes can be cost - free and basic insulation measures can be inexpensive.