South Cambridgeshire leads the way with renewable installations
According to data from MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme), the UK’s quality mark for small-scale renewable energy, South Cambridgeshire has become the second local authority in England to have over one in five households with a certified renewable energy installation. This compares with an overall figure of 6.1% of households across England that have an MCS […]
JTL achieves sustainability verification
JTL, the largest training provider for electrical and plumbing and heating apprenticeships in England and Wales, has been awarded verification from SafeSupplier for demonstrating its ethical, environment and financial credentials. SafeSupplier accreditation demonstrates an organisation’s commitment to a robust, streamlined, consistent and effective supplier on-boarding and management solution. Businesses with the accreditation are compliant with […]
UK home heating could be set for revolutionary change
Millions of UK homes could successfully switch to low carbon electrified heating whilst easing pressure on the electricity grid by using innovative heat battery technology. The landmark innovation trial ‘Neat Heat’, led by UK Power Networks in partnership with OVO and tepeo found the switch would significantly help the UK meet its net zero targets […]
EV charging costs: UK carrots and a Swedish stick
As countries aim to spread out electricity demand to limit peaks and decarbonise production, should EV drivers be threatened with a stick or rewarded with carrots? Daniel Forsberg, CTEK’s Marketing Manager EVSE explores. In the UK, there is currently a lot more carrot whilst in Sweden we are about to see a stick introduced. The […]
GTEC brings portable renewables training to the Isle of Man
GTEC, part of the United Living Group, has been working with Construction Isle of Man and the Manx government on a new project to bring MCS accredited renewables training to the Isle of Man (IOM). Prior to GTEC’s involvement, there was no provision for this on the island. GTEC identified the lack of training for […]
Signify supports Council’s sustainability initiative
Signify, a lighting specialist, is supporting Milton Keynes City Council in its long-term vision to create a world-leading, sustainable city. Signify was selected to upgrade 18,000 existing streetlights to LED, enabling the city to introduce innovation in terms of performance, quality of light, and connectivity to its lighting assets – and contribute to its climate […]
Siemon wins 2024 SEAL Business Sustainability Award
Siemon, a global provider of network infrastructure solutions, has been recognised with a 2024 SEAL Business Sustainability Award. The award honours companies demonstrating “exceptional commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices”. This recognition underscores Siemon’s ongoing dedication to sustainable business operations across its global enterprise. “We are immensely proud to receive the 2024 SEAL […]
NAPIT and Utilita to offer low carbon technology courses
NAPIT Training has teamed up with Utilita to deliver the courses essential to meet the demand for installing low carbon technology in homes across the country. NAPIT Training is a leading provider of high-quality industry training, offering dedicated courses that enable candidates to achieve industry-recognised qualifications in their trade. The partnership with Utilita will see […]
Research reveals the cheapest way to reduce carbon emissions
New research from Drayton has found that a fully-zoned smart heating control system is the most cost-efficient way to reduce carbon emissions from heating systems. By developing a marginal abatement cost curve (MACC), the research from Drayton compares the cost-efficiency of heating controls against other energy efficiency measures, like loft and cavity wall insulation. Research […]
Hartlepool furniture group upgrades its EV charging units
When The Optimum Group, a specialist commercial furniture manufacturer with a purpose-built showroom and factory space in Hartlepool, needed to upgrade its previous EV charging units to accommodate more vehicles, it turned to BG Sync EV to provide the flexibility it needed. After an endorsement from its business vehicle leasing company, the group chose North […]