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Implications of lockdown restrictions for installers

Following the Government announcement of national restrictions to commence on the 5th November, MCS took to social media to highlight that tradespeople are allowed to continue working and access customers’ homes, if the customer is in agreement and the guidance on distancing is followed.

Feature

The UK requires a retrofit army to meet Net Zero target

The figures were published as a cross-party task force of 24 mayors and local leaders, representing 24 million people across England submitted a proposal to the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, to unlock £100bn as part of the Spending Review, which closed on 24 September. The finance should be predominantly met from the private sector with the Treasury pump-priming £5bn via a Net Zero Development Bank.

Opinion

HETAS responds to Heat Commission policy

Bruce Allen, CEO of HETAS and Woodsure, responds to the Heat Commission policy, convened by the CBI and University of Birmingham, with input from leading industry figures, calling the Government to develop a National Delivery Body (NDB) to lead the development and implementation of a national heat decarbonisation strategy.

Opinion

What the CHG means for biomass

In light of the Clean Heat Grant (CHG) proposal, Bruce Allen, HETAS CEO shares his thoughts on what this means for biomass.

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Grant UK unveils new website features

Grant UK has incorporated a number of new features into its website to enhance user experience and increase the range of resources available to visitors.

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Grant welcomes new Renewables Business Development Manager

Grant UK has appointed Matt Beales as its third Business Development Manager within the Renewables Sales Team to provide sales support on Grant’s extensive renewable product range to customers in the East and South East of England.

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Sustainable Energy Association appoints new Chief Executive

The Sustainable Energy Association (SEA) has announced that Lesley Rudd has taken over as Chief Executive from Dave Sowden, who has now returned to work part time following a period of recovery from illness.

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Greg Clark appointed new Energy Secretary

Prime Minister Theresa May has merged the departments of business and energy and appointed Greg Clark as the new Secretary in charge of the newly merged Whitehall ministry.

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4eco appoint renewables enthusiast

Manufacturer of the ImmerSUN – 4eco- has appointed Ben Mitchell as its new key account manager, following continued growth at the company.

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B&ES chief executive resigns

Roderick Pettigrew, former chief executive of B&ES Roderick Pettigrew has resigned from the position of chief executive of the Building & Engineering Services Association (B&ES) with immediate effect.

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New APHC president speaks out against rogue traders

Newly appointed president for the Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors Andrew Crookes has used his inaugural speech to highlight highlighted initiatives that APHC are working on to tackle the rogue trader.

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SBS appoints new head of marketing

Stephen Richardson has been appointed head of marketing for Sustainable Building Solutions (SBS), a division of the Travis Perkins Group, following two years acting as consultant.

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Eco2Solar scores hattrick with Mansell

Kidderminster based Eco2Solar has been appointed to install a series of solar energy systems on new homes at the Edgbaston Square development, Marlfields in Redditch and Eastern Gateway in West Bromwich.

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B&ES appoints Pettigrew as chief executive

Roderick Pettigrew has been appointed chief executive of B&ES – the Building & Engineering Services Association – with immediate effect.

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BSS Industrial appoints new account director

Heating supplier BSS Industrial has appointed Lee Burgin as key account director for a number of its national heating and ventilating accounts.

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NAPIT names new ceo

NAPIT’s new chief executive Mike Andrews NAPIT have recently confirmed that Michael Andrews has been appointed new chief executive of the NAPIT Group. The official announcement was made on July 8 2013 as NAPIT marked the twenty-first year anniversary of the company.

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TLT appointed to advise DECC

National law firm TLT has been appointed by Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) to advise on potential solutions to the Green Deal barrier consent issue.

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Daikin UK appoints new commercial director

Daikin UK has appointed Dave Lacey as commercial director of its heating and renewables division, with a view to consolidating its position within the heat pump and renewables market as well as expanding sales of ancillary products.