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Landowners should act now to maximise returns from Feed-in Tariff projects
While the Comprehensive Spending Review left the Feed-in Tariff unscathed for the time being, landowners looking to develop wind energy projects must ensure that their sites are operational by March 2013 in order to take full advantage of the scheme, says a leading onshore wind developer West Coast Energy. The amount of support a landowner will receive is up for review from April 2013 – and early indicators suggest a likely decline in the value of return. The government has promised a review of the efficiency of the Feed-in Tariff, rebalancing the payments in favour of ‘more cost-effective carbon abatement technologies’, leading to a need for landowners to ensure their sites are operational by this date in order to reap the greatest return on investment.
FMA gives formal endorsement to HSS Training
HSS Hire, the national supplier of tool and equipment hire, has received formal endorsement for its specialist training division, HSS Training, from the Facilities Management Association (FMA).
SGP highly rated for customer service
Leading facilities management provider SGP Property & Facilities Management is delighted to announce that it has been awarded a Highly Commended status in the Front-line Customer Service Team category for the National Customer Service Awards 2010. The National Customer Service Awards, organised in conjunction with the Institute of Customer Service, are the only awards to recognise the valuable contribution that customer service plays across all industry sectors.
Flying start to 2011 for SitexOrbis
SitexOrbis has started 2011 having won eight awards in 12 months. Two were won for excellence in customer service. Three were for big efficiency achiever eMAKS – the one key for up to 6,000 locks technology that makes key collections unnecessary. The Property Management Awards named it Contractor of the Year and there were two for marketing in construction.
Third catch for Green Compliance pest control
Green Compliance has announced a further acquisition within the pest control and prevention sector. In December 2010, the company completed the acquisition of the entire issued share capital of Enviroguard (UK) Ltd.
