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Grant UK rolls out LCL awards for installers
Grant UK offers LCL award certification for installers.
Moving into Renewables 6
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Heat pump CPD training with Grant UK and RIBA
Heat Pump CPD training is being rolled out with Grant UK and RIBA.
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Five minutes on … the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
Five minutes with Phil Hurley on the Boiler Upgrade Scheme roll-out and what it means for installers.
Opinion
Key bodies respond to Boiler Upgrade Scheme launch
Top heating industry bodies welcome the Government’s Boiler Upgrade Scheme launch.
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Comprehensive net zero guide presents new opportunities for UK installers and consumers
Net zero is one step closer thanks to a new set of guidelines from the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI).
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Don’t wait for net zero to invest in renewables
‘Don’t wait for net zero to invest in renewables,’ is GTEC’s Griff Thomas’ advice following the Spring Statement announcement.
Opinion
Heat Pump Association welcomes green tax cut
The Heat Pump Association shares their thoughts on today’s green tax cut announcements, and their thoughts on the challenges facing the industry.
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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%.
Opinion
Effective communication is key to the rollout of heat pumps
In his recent blog, Phil Hurley, managing director NIBE Energy Systems, highlights the importance of good communication with homeowners and why it’s key to the successful rollout of heat pumps.
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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.
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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.
News
OFTEC to offer heat pump assessments to installers
OFTEC is helping its installers to seize the opportunity offered by the growth in renewable heating technology.
Opinion
Why installers need MCS certification and how to get it
GTEC’s Griff Thomas explains why having MCS certification (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) is more important than ever before
Opinion
What MCS-certified installers need to know about the Heat and Buildings Strategy
Ian Rippin, CEO of MCS explores what the government’s Heat and Buildings strategy means for MCS-certified installers across the country.
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Manufacturers welcome government’s Heat and Buildings strategy
Following on from the government’s announcement of the Heat and Buildings strategy, leading manufacturers in the industry have welcomed the focus of direction and positive vision for a low carbon future.
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Gas installers – work today and future-proof skills for tomorrow
The recent announcement of a new £450 million boiler upgrade scheme may have instilled gas installers with concern about their future.
Opinion
Grant UK welcomes Boiler upgrade scheme
Grant UK has broadly welcomed the Government plans to incentivise people to install low-carbon heating systems via the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
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Barriers are removed for installers wanting to become MCS certified
MCS is to consult on a new route to certification, removing one of the current barriers to participation in the scheme.