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 […]
Drayton welcomes guest speakers to The Drayton Community
Drayton continues to help heating engineers, electricians and installers keep up to date with the latest industry topics and hot talking points with free live expert panels on The Drayton Community Facebook group. Kicking off the 2023 calendar in March, Drayton will welcome industry experts throughout the year to discuss topics ranging from low temperature […]
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. […]
Kensa PREDICT lower costs and longer heat pump lifespans
Kensa Heat Pumps has won £92,000 of government funding to develop an online dashboard using AI to monitor single or multiple ground source heat pumps, allowing for remote commissioning and predictive maintenance to reduce installation and ownership costs, and keep systems running efficiently. The 19-month project, worth £263,000 is part-funded by Department for Energy Security […]
Drayton launches The Heating Efficiency Podcast
Drayton has launched The Heating Efficiency Podcast. The new show is hosted by Clare@Drayton, who will be joined by industry experts to discuss various topics surrounding heating system efficiency. Season one of The Heating Efficiency Podcast will air between January and May 2023, with a new episode every other Wednesday. Each episode will discuss different […]
Building trades competition opens with £18k training prize
The hunt is on for Britain’s first building trades entrepreneur superstar in plumbing, heating, or electrics, thanks to a new competition from Logic4training. With over £18,000 worth of accredited trades training courses up for grabs, one lucky candidate at the end of the process will receive substantial support to start their own business – including […]
Brighton benefits from £1.5m power upgrade
Engineers have completed a £1.5 million power upgrade to boost power supplies for residents in Brighton. UK Power Networks has replaced a section of cable which was ready for renewal in the Withdean area of the city to maintain reliable supplies for local homes and businesses. The crew dug trenches and installed ducts, then pulled […]
Octopus Energy enters solar installation market
Octopus Energy is adding domestic solar photovoltaic (PV) to its catalogue of home energy tech installation, helping to slash customers’ electricity bills and create a multitude of new green jobs. Octopus Energy’s engineering arm, Octopus Energy Services, which already installed electric vehicle chargers, air-source heat pumps and smart meters, is now also installing solar panels. […]
London Eye turns green for ‘Green Friday’
On 25 November, ‘Green Friday’ – a different perspective on the traditional Black Friday shopping day – The Kensa Group & Merlin Entertainments will turn the lastminute.com London Eye green as a symbol of the UK’s aspirations for a Green & Great Britain. The London Eye is a zero-carbon electric facility and will be turned […]
Top apprentices to help UK Power Networks charge a low carbon future
14 new apprentices have joined UK Power Networks to help to keep the power flowing to millions of homes – while supporting net zero carbon emissions targets by 2050. Places are highly sought after, and after succeeding in a rigorous selection process, the 14 have joined a two-year adult apprenticeship programme with the opportunity to […]