When it comes to obtaining insurance for your business, it can be a minefield to find the right policy that suits your requirements. Getting the right insurance cover is important, it needs to cover you for essentials like public liability if you have unexpected accidents whilst working in your clients home.  It is always worth checking out specialist cover for electricians as this will often provide additional benefits such as tool cover, EICR/PAT testing cover and working at height. The key thing to make sure of is whether or not a policy provides sufficient cover for the needs of your business in the event of a claim.

Phil McVan, managing director of Urban Wind Britain’s struggling small businesses are facing a growing ‘Green Burden’ imposed by large companies striving to meet their carbon reduction targets, says Urban Wind

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.

With the winter months a few weeks away, it’s time to visit this September’s Energy Efficiency Exhibitions, says organiser Dan Caesar

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.