Green Homes Grant scheme requires TrustMark registration
Home energy saving improvements carried out under the new government’s Green Homes Grant scheme must be completed by a TrustMark Registered Business, it has been announced
CCC report calls for greener heating systems
The Committee on Climate Change has today submitted its annual report to government making a host of recommendations to help the UK meet its 2050 Net Zero emissions target
Post-lockdown work a key concern in OFTEC survey
Most heating technicians are returning to the tools as lockdown eases but over three quarters are concerned about a lack of work, according to a new survey from OFTEC.
CIPHE encourages installers to have their say
The Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) Renewables and Low Carbon Technical Working Group has urged installers and industry leaders to cast their views on a new qualification
HPA backs consultation on low carbon heat
The Heat Pump Industry has welcomed a government consultation on Future Support for Low Carbon Heat, published yesterday.
Heat pump focus for two-part podcast
Energy, sustainability and environmental focused BetaTalk has released a two-part podcast focused on renewable energy and ground source heat pumps.
Rehau has its say on low-carbon initiatives
Steve Richmond, head of marketing and technical at Rehau, has given his thoughts on the Government’s commitment to supporting low-carbon initiatives.
£100m Budget fund can prime homes for heat pumps
Worcester Bosch’s communications chief has described the 2020 Budget’s £100m low carbon heating grant as a useful way to “prime” the market for heat pumps.
Heating manufacturers welcome 2020 Budget
Both Baxi and Vaillant reacted to this week’s Budget 2020 by welcoming incentives for lower carbon heating.
Budget lacks efficiency measures, says OFTEC
Responding to the 2020 Budget this week, OFTEC chief executive Paul Rose has called for energy efficiency improvements in UK homes.