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Chris Davis, business development director for Dimplex Renewables, considers a number of points installers should know about air source heat pumps to capitalise on a growing market for them in the wake of the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) announcement
Plumb Center’s head of sustainability Tim Pollard
Plumb Center says it is looking forward to speaking one-to-one with installers as lead sponsors of the Energy Efficiency Exhibitions.
Installation companies buying REHAU’s RAUVITHERM district heating pipework can join a new points-based reward scheme at this year’s Energy Efficiency Exhibitions taking place at venues around the UK from 10 – 26 September.
Whether you’re keeping an eye on energy monitoring, insulating against future costs through a fabric first approach, or optimising output of high efficiency heating systems, the recently announced theatre timetables at the Energy Efficiency Exhibitions have all the answers, says show organiser Dan Caesar.
Daikin UK has welcomed a new Jobcentre Plus scheme to help unemployed installers back into work. The programme, designed in partnership with the National Skills Academy for Environmental Technologies, is designed to provide out of work plumbers, heating engineers and electricians with an opportunity to learn new ‘green’ skills. This should make them more employable in a job market open increasingly to those trained in renewable energy systems.
With the winter months a few weeks away, it’s time to visit this September’s Energy Efficiency Exhibitions, says organiser Dan Caesar
The Renewable Energy Association (REA) has welcomed the government’s new sustainability criteria for biomass power and CHP, published today.
NAPIT will be attending the Energy Efficiency Exhibitions incorporating Renewables Roadshow throughout September and will be urging installers to take advantage of the Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI).
The domestic renewable energy industry has condemned the government’s suggestion to do away with the 2008 Planning and Energy Act. The Act, promoted by Michael Fallon, who is now energy minister, provides local authorities with the ability to set specific carbon, renewable energy and energy efficiency targets for new build properties (the so-called ‘Merton Rule’). The suggestion is part of the government’s consultation on the Housing Standards Review, published yesterday.
Plumb Center’s head of sustainability Tim Pollard
Plumb Center is proud to announce its status as lead sponsor of the Energy Efficiency Exhibitions.
Viessmann is presenting its renewable heating and domestic boiler ranges at all six Energy Efficiency Exhibitions this year (Exeter, September 10; Coventry, September 12; Newcastle, September 17; Edinburgh, September 19; Surrey, September 24; Manchester, September 26).
Daikin UK has developed an online ordering facility for the purchase of spare parts. This will enable its heating, air conditioning and renewable energy installers to purchase parts 24 hours a day.
Zigor has appointed Micro-P as the first UK distributor of its range of solar inverters.
Inteb Sustainability Limited is already set to work with new companies and SMEs on energy reduction programmes, having laid down a gauntlet to British businesses by revealing that a massive £1.7bn could easily be saved by Britain’s biggest energy and carbon-using businesses alone (those reporting energy bills over £500k per annum) in just one year.
Trade Skills 4U managing director Carl Bennett
Trade Skills 4U has been awarded Centre of Excellence status by the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) for its electrical courses held at the company’s Gatwick Training Centres.
The imposition of large anti-dumping tariffs on Chinese PV products imported to the EU looks to have been averted after the European Commission endorsed a minimum pricing offer from Chinese manufacturers.
Ariston has launched a new installer partnership scheme called Connections, designed to demonstrate its commitment and support for building stronger relationships with installers across the UK.
NAPIT is encouraging installers to move into the electrical car market as this rapidly expanding market presents an opportunity to increase business.
The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) domestic RHI policy team will be taking your questions on the RHI domestic policy from 12:00 to 13:00 on Thursday 15 August.
HETAS has launched a helpline service designed to provide support and advice for the solid fuel and biomass heating sector. The new initiative will be managed by Mike Harvey who joins HETAS as installer support services manager. Mike comes from a heating industry background having previously worked as an installer and then a college lecturer. Alan Young will also be dealing with enquiries from the new helpline in his role as technical officer for HETAS.
Grant is pleased to announce that an employee of seven years has bought into the company’s green ethos via his all-consuming passion for recycling.
Viessmann and BoltonCollege have invested in the new state-of-the-art construction centre, providing a cutting-edge facility for studying green technology courses.
Business energy price comparison website Love Energy Savings has renewed its sponsorship of Bolton Lads and Girls Club for another year.
Econic’s managing director Rob Gardiner
Econic is to hold a seminar allowing businesses and the education sector to see for themselves how renewable energy technology can cut carbon emissions and save them money.