New rules for eco friendly heat sources from April

ivan burit · New rules for eco friendly heat sources from April

Planning rules relaxed on solar power homes.

Published: Thursday, 13 March 2008 New rules to allow homeowners to install solar panels, ground source heat pumps and other microgeneration technologies to help cut carbon emissions were given the green light today by Planning Minister Caroline Flint.
100,000 households have cut their fuel bills and carbon footprint by installing microgeneration equipment in their homes From April 6, all homeowners will be able to install microgeneration equipment, like solar panels, without needing to get planning permission, as long as there is clearly no impact on others.

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_073133

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Good news in general but watch out for the freezing effects of ground source heat pumps. An ample supply of water from an underground stream is good.