NAPIT welcomes Climate Change Committee report
NAPIT has welcomed the Climate Change Committee report, which says switching to EVs and heat pumps will save householders cash while also helping the planet. The Government’s climate advisers say households could save hundreds of pounds a year if they switch away from volatile fossil fuels to heat pumps and EVs instead. The Climate Change […]
UK economy benefitting from net zero commitment
A new report by the CBI has found that the UK’s net zero industry is booming. Specifically, the sector is growing three times faster than the rest of the UK economy, and with electricity demand expected to treble by 2050, there is plenty of room for it to continue this upward trend. According to Mark […]
National Battery Training & Skills Academy opens
In what is believed to be a significant step forward for the UK’s renewable energy sector, North East Mayor, Kim McGuinness, has officially opened a state-of-the-art Battery Training & Skills Academy at New College Durham. Opened on 21 February, the new venue is dedicated to supporting the next generation of battery technology workers. The innovative […]
Octopus and gs8 unveil new ‘Zero Bills’ development
Octopus Energy, the UK’s largest energy supplier, and sustainable housebuilder, gs8, have teamed up to develop the UK’s largest ‘Zero Bills’ development in Thornwood, Epping. Building on the success of their first ‘Zero Bills’ site in Walthamstow, Octopus and gs8 have partnered to develop the 113-home site – the housebuilder’s largest to date – alongside […]
BEAMA launches BEAMA 2050 Connected service
BEAMA has announced the launch of BEAMA 2050 Connected, a not-for-profit subscription service designed to unite the manufacturing, energy and built environment sectors in achieving supply chain and business decarbonisation by 2050, while promoting a circular economy. This initiative embodies the company’s commitment to working ‘shoulder to shoulder for net zero alignment’. BEAMA 2050 Connected […]
HDM Solar Wholesale to host installer event in Basildon
HDM Solar Wholesale is inviting solar installers and customers to an open event at its new Basildon branch on Friday 21 February. The event, taking place from 10am-2pm, is open to solar and EV installers as well as businesses or individuals interested in learning more about renewable energy systems. Spanning an impressive 11,000m2, the Basildon […]
Register now for InstallerSHOW 2025!
InstallerSHOW 2025 is officially open for registration, and this year’s event is set to be bigger and better than ever. Taking over the NEC Birmingham from 24-26 June, over 800 exhibitors and 30,000 visitors are expected, and three packed halls (Hall 3a, 4, and 5) will be filled with the latest and greatest from the industry. Whether you’re […]
Update to EAS Qualifications Guide: New standards and categories
To support the release of the latest Electrotechnical Assessment Specification (October 2024), The Electrotechnical Skills Partnership (TESP) has worked with the EAS Management Committee to update the EAS Qualifications Guide. The guide reflects the changes made in the EAS to drive up standards and focus on competence and identifies the acceptable qualifications for each EAS […]
Decarbonising heating: Work smarter, not harder
Decarbonising the heating industry in a way that is both practical and affordable, we need to focus on more than just the source of our energy. Good quality design, installation and commissioning are key to ensuring heating systems are fit for purpose, says Paul Spence, Technical Manager at Heatly, explaining how digital tools can contribute […]
Charge point funding boosts need for skilled installers
George White MIET, Senior Consultant (EV Charging and Building Services) at Bureau Veritas, discusses the recent influx of funding for zero emission vehicles. George highlights the distinct need for compliant and competent charge point installers and the maintenance to support this mass roll-out. As the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles continues to deliver on its […]