Decarbonisation of rural homes at risk due to high costs
New industry research by OFTEC questions the government’s current approach to decarbonising off gas grid homes being achievable despite rural households being offered a...
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The Energy White Paper builds on Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution and sets out proposals for significant acceleration towards net zero and covers carbon capture and storage, energy transition and distribution, heat, offshore wind, and energy efficiency.
AKW helps Band of Builders change another tradesman’s life
The Band of Builders has helped a Scottish plumber with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) live more comfortably at home by partnering with AKW to fit out the family home with an accessible wet room.
Roofing Megastore reveals most listened to tracks for plumbers
The world’s favourite tunes for home improvement projects including plumbing have been revealed, with Johnny Cash providing the best soundtracks for plumbing jobs.
Vital Energi invests in a sustainable future with 20 new green...
Vital Energi plans to recruit 20 new apprentices in 2021, marking its commitment to developing the key industry skills needed to achieve net zero and create a sustainable workforce of the future, while helping tackle the post-COVID economic recovery in North West England.
Navien offers cashback in February
February has been rechristened ‘Cashback4Feb’ by Navien as it offers £100 cashback on its LCB700 Blue Flame oil boilers
Plastic pipe supplies uninterrupted by Brexit
Brexit has had little impact on the supply of plastic pipes and fittings for construction and housing projects in the UK, an industry body has reported
WPC to celebrate World Plumbing Day
World Plumbing Day on 11 March this year may look a little different as the critical worker status of plumbing and heating engineers has changed the way many now view the industry in the face of a global pandemic.
Green solutions to have positive impact despite COVID-19
The UK residential central heating market saw a sharp decline in value of around 10% due to the pandemic in 2020 but variables in the future could mean a strong revival for the industry, according to a research group