New heat pump installation umbrella scheme launched
City Plumbing has joined forces with VitoEnergy to launch a new heat pump installation umbrella scheme offering non-MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) accredited installers a fully supported route to access government grants plus added benefits, including trade account prices and financial flexibility. Through the partnership, installers can operate under VitoEnergy’s MCS accreditation, which reduces paperwork while […]
New funding boosts low carbon social housing opportunities
Baxi is encouraging social housing providers to ensure they have robust clean heat strategies in place for both new build and refurbishment projects following funding announcements in the Spring Statement. The call follows the government’s allocation of £2 billion to support the development of 18,000 new affordable homes, half of which is allocated for social […]
WISKA awarded EcoVadis silver medal
WISKA has announced that the company has been awarded the silver medal by EcoVadis, a globally recognised provider of sustainability ratings. Founded in Hamburg over 100 years ago, WISKA states that sustainability is more than just a goal – and that it’s a core value that drives everything it does. The achievement places WISKA in […]
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 […]
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 […]