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Industry ‘sigh of relief’ as government cuts VAT to 0% on renewables
The industry has breathed a sigh of relief following the government announcement to cut VAT on energy efficiency and renewable technologies to 0%.
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Martindale Electric has safety all locked up
With up to 1,000 serious accidents per year due to contact with electric, Martindale Electric has safety all locked up with this new range of LOKKITBASE products.
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Wolseley and Grundfos – pre-loved water pumps are the future
Wolseley and Grundfos are breathing new life into pre-loved water pumps with thanks to the launch of their take-back scheme, which encourages customers to return their old pumps.
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Human heat pump, anyone?
Human heat pump, anyone? Read more about the Scottish club using body heat from the dancefloor to power an entire venue at a reduction of 70 tonnes of carbon per year.
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MCS launches consultancy on competency requirements
What do you think of the proposed competency requirements for MCS certification? How will it affect your business? Have an impact on the future and take part in the official consultation.
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Northern heat pump hub opens
Freedom Heat Pumps has moved its northern team into a 15,000 sq ft facility, in Bamber Bridge.
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British Gas completes first heat pump install in Devon
British Gas has completed its first air source heat pump installation at a home in Ivybridge, Devon as part of its new consumer offering.
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Grant UK’s net zero heating show podcast lands
Grant UK’s net zero heating show podcast lands at a podcast provider near you.
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AceOn and Rebel Energy team up to deliver affordable energy
A ground-breaking new partnership between AceOn and Rebel Energy has been launched to deliver lower bills for social and affordable housing tenants.
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Wolseley’s new Edinburgh branch welcomes installers
Wolseley has opened a brand-new Plumb & Parts contract branch on the outskirts of Edinburgh, in Newbridge.
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SunGift Solar partners with Plymouth for carbon neutral status in record time
SunGift Solar joins forces with Plymouth city council to make the city carbon neutral by 2030 – 20 years ahead of the government’s target
Special Report
Report highlights gender pay gap for tradeswomen
Tradeswomen in plumbing, heating and ventilation are in the top 10 lowest ranking roles that attract an equal pay to men in the same trade.
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Renewable energy protecting the past as well as the future
Renewable energy protecting the past as well as the future as Stonehouse Heritage Group secures funding.
Feature
Calling installers: small steps to make your business green
Calling installers: small steps to make your business green. more customers, and has the potential to make your business more efficient and, ultimately, more profitable.
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83% surge of installers are planning a move into renewables
Are you planning to move over to renewables? 72% of installers are likely to expand into renewables in the next three years while 83% plan to transition into air source heat pump renewables, a Wolseley study reveals.
Opinion
The green industry and safe digging
‘The UK must go green, but it must go green safely. All involved in infrastructure projects must search before they dig,’ an opinion piece from Richard Broome, MD at LSBUD,
Opinion
‘Small-scale wind’ and its potential to transform the net zero agenda
What part does small scale wind play in net zero? Crossflow CEO, Martin Barnes, shares his thoughts and asks what kind of practical approaches can best reduce organisational carbon footprints.
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Besa wins leading trade association award
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has won the Training Initiative of the Year at the Trade Association Forum (TAF) best practice awards. It was also shortlisted in three other categories: digital transformation, event of the year, and sustainability initiative.
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‘True industry disrupter’ named as a finalist in FDM Everywoman Tech awards
The co-founder and CMO of eco-smart tech pioneer, myenergi, Jordan Brompton has been announced as a finalist in the ‘entrepreneur’ category at this year’s FDM everywoman in Technology Awards.
Case Study
Case study – Shropshire Rural Housing retrofit
Rural, off-the-grid social housing in need of a retrofit to reduce costs and increase control of heat and water was the task for Kensa during this Shropshire-based case study. See how they did it...
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Heat pumps to save college 250 tonnes of CO2 a year
ReEnergise is helping a college to save 250 tonnes of CO2 a year with the installation of four Viessmann heat pumps.
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Career in gas is a ‘good choice’
In a further boost to the industry, a recent survey by Logic4Training has revealed that 70% of installers believe a career in gas is a good choice.
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Viessmann launches new V+ promotion
Viessmann’s new long term loyalty programme provides points-based reward scheme for installers.
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Red Wall backs hydrogen heating saving the UK £35 billion
Residents in 18 red wall constituencies in the north of England have made clear their views on home heating and net zero, results of exclusive polling conducted for the not-for-profit trade body Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA) has revealed.