Econic’s managing director Rob Gardiner Heat pump specialist Econic has responded to increasing demand for its instructional weminars by announcing a year-long programme.

76 percent of respondents surveyed by the government “support the use of renewable energy for providing our electricity, fuel and heat”, according to figures published this week.

Jason Hobson, managing director of Gledhill, has raised more than £1,500 towards a life-saving treatment for a little girl after competing in the gruelling Reebok Super Spartan Race.

Energy secretary Ed Davey has announced plans to create more competition for the big six energy suppliers in his annual energy statement.

The RSPB reports that, as of today, all 127 of its UK sites – including offices, visitor centres and reserves – will be powered by 100 percent green electricity from Ecotricity. 

Gideon Richards, chairman of the MCS Steering Group, publishes a statement on the Judicial Review sought by claimant Energie EST LDA, and defendants the energy secretary and MCS SMG. Held on October 02 & 03 2013, it concerned decisions relating to the certification of thermodynamic products to MCS standards, and has been dismissed in its entirety.  

Euroheat, has added to its training centre in order to keep up with changes in legislation for stove installers, set to be enforced next summer.

Paul McCullagh, chief executive of UrbanWind Glasgow-based UrbanWind has called for a major overhaul of Scotland’s planning system in a bid to increase the number of new projects and ensure the government’s green targets are met.

David Hunt, director of Liverpool-based installer Eco Environments, has joined head-hunter Antal International as business development and operations director.

Bicton EaRTH is offering a series of free hands-on taster sessions for heating and plumbing engineers interested in training to install renewable technologies.