Lack of publicity contributed to boiler upgrade scheme failure
New data discovered by The Eco Experts reveals a major lack of publicity contributed to the government’s failed Boiler Upgrade Scheme. Google Trends search data highlights a clear consumer interest in ‘air source heat pumps’ over the last 12 months, but minimal searches for the ‘boiler upgrade scheme’ or ‘heat pump grant’. This lack of […]
Leeds helps residents access affordable green home upgrades
Hundreds more households will enjoy cheaper energy bills thanks to green upgrades after Leeds City Council secured £16.8 million to progress its plans to deliver climate-friendly housing across the city. The funding will enable the council to kick-start the delivery of its new Net Zero Homes Plan, which sets out actions the local authority will […]
Spring Budget: electrical sector welcomes energy bills U-turn
ECA has broadly welcomed the Spring Budget, praising the extension of the energy support guarantee for another three months. However, ECA has warned that the Chancellor’s corporation tax hike could harm electrotechnical businesses, especially SMEs, as they continue to face fiscal pressures from the energy crisis, the cost-of-living crisis, and inflation. ECA Director of Legal […]
Contradictions on heat pump policy raise concerns
Comments made by Lord Callanan around gas boiler and heat pump policy has led to a need for urgent clarification on government policy. In a newspaper article, Lord Callanan states, ‘Nobody’s going to be forced to ditch their boiler’ and that forcing ‘households to replace gas boilers with heat pumps would be against the British […]
Octopus Energy makes switching to heat pumps easier
Octopus Energy and UK Power Networks (UKPN) have developed a new process to speed up fuse upgrades for heat pumps. Octopus Energy customers who have decided to get a heat pump will now be able to have their new heating device installed at the same time as the fuse upgrade is performed in their home. […]
Boiler Upgrade Scheme outrage
The Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA) has called for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) to end, likening it to a ‘sick dog that needs to be put down.’ EUA’s Chief Executive, Mike Foster, made this call following another poor take up of subsidised heat pumps in January, and after Parliament was told that any underspend […]
How to build a five-star Google Business Profile
With the cost-of-living crisis meaning homeowners are spending less on home improvements, the working landscape is more competitive than ever for UK tradespeople. To stand out from the crowd, trade companies can consider investing more time into marketing, and one effective method of boosting your visibility is to create or improve your Google Business Profile. […]
Solar installers – your last chance to claim £1,000
MCS is working with Solar Energy UK and the Mayor of London’s office to deliver a joint project, Solar Skills London. The project is offering £1,000 to newly-certified London Solar PV installers, and you can apply now. The project aims to grow the capital’s solar sector by creating career pathways for the next generation of […]
National Grid announces cash incentive to use less electricity
The National Grid is set to deploy its emergency scheme for the first time, with hundreds of thousands of households set to be paid to use less electricity to avoid a nation-wide blackout. This comes as Britain’s cold temperatures and soaring energy demand continue to exacerbate fears of a supply shortage, with the national power […]
TRILUX launches new OLISQ luminaire
Hailing a new era for walls and ceilings, TRILUX has unveiled the latest addition to its energy efficient lighting portfolio – the OLISQ luminaire. In light of the ongoing energy crisis, there is an urgent need to reduce energy costs, decrease carbon footprints, and search for future-proof solutions. There has never been a better time […]