Renewable Energy Consumer Code News

The latest news from RECC

  • RECC Autumn Newsletter 2024

    The Autumn newsletter is now published.There have been several developments in consumer protection and the renewables sector, including RECC's move to adjudication, a new website to provide consumers with impartial and reliable information about heat pumps and draft guidance for Trader Recommendation Platform operators...

    Posted: 4 November, 2024

  • RECC hails success of move to adjudication

    RECC hails success of move to adjudicationIn Summer 2023, RECC made a significant change to its Dispute Resolution Process, transitioning the final stage from arbitration to adjudication. Now, more than a year on, we are delighted with the results...

    Posted: 4 November, 2024

  • Annual Report notes RECC achievements in 2023

    The RECC Annual Report provides a detailed snapshot of the work RECC carried out in 2023 – the year we saw a significant increase in applications and membership to the Code. The Annual Report breaks down our activities into Code membership, Monitoring Compliance with the Code, Enforcing Compliance with the Code, and Consumer Complaints...

    Posted: 10 October, 2024

  • RECC to participate in Solar & Storage Live

    RECC and EVCC are excited to participate in Solar and Storage Live 2024 - the UK's largest renewable energy exhibition. Buyers and installers of solar systems from across the globe converge to exhibit their products and services...

    Posted: 20 August, 2024

  • RECC welcomes CMA guidance for Trader Recommendation Platform operators

    RECC has responded to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) consultation on its draft guidance for Trader Recommendation Platform (TRPs) operators. RECC's views are relevant to those operating in the domestic renewable energy sector.RECC has welcomed the CMA's guidance...

    Posted: 16 August, 2024

  • RECC Summer Newsletter 2024

    The Summer newsletter is now published.There have been several developments in consumer protection and the renewables sector, including important changes to the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) to boost demand for heat pumps, Government signalling its commitment to renewable energy and the recognition of installers at the REA awards...

    Posted: 12 August, 2024

  • RECC welcomes CMA’s advice on marketing of green heating and insulation

    The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has today published its Consumer Law Compliance Advice for businesses relating to the marketing of green heating & insulation products (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/marketing-green-heating-and-insulation-products/marketing-green-heating-and-insulation-products-consumer-law-compliance-advice-for-businesses)...

    Posted: 17 July, 2024

  • RECC Spring Newsletter 2024

    The Spring newsletter is now published.There have been several developments in consumer protection and the renewables sector, including changes to the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) to boost demand for heat pumps, Government signalling the possible end of domestic hydrogen heating and delaying of the heat market mechanism...

    Posted: 10 June, 2024

  • RECC Exhibits at InstallerSHOW 24

    RECC is excited to participate and exhibit at InstallerSHOW 24. The InstallerSHOW provides an opportunity for up to 20,000 installers, specifiers and decision makers from the heat, water, air and energy sectors to gather under one roof...

    Posted: 24 May, 2024

  • New data analysis provides evidence on in-situ heat pump performance

    Comprehensive evidence to be published by RECC and the Ground Source Heat Pump Association (GSHPA) shortly provides new insights into the system performance of 1,700 air and ground source heat pumps (ASHPs and GSHPs). These heat pumps were subject to strict monitoring by Ofgem under the Renewable Heat Incentive regulations...

    Posted: 23 May, 2024

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