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Industry leaders call for heat battery VAT relief in letter to Government
Heat batteries offer a viable alternative to heat pumps and should be included as an ESM, industry leaders say.
Linda Ram
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New installer scheme to ‘drive standards and offer more market choice’
We caught up with Flexi-Orb creator, David Lindsay, during the official launch of the new scheme at this year's InstallerSHOW.
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‘Labour must show they are serious about achieving net zero’ – industry reactions to the new government
All eyes are now on the new government as we await further detail on the net zero pledges contained within the Labour Manifesto.
Special Report
InstallerSHOW 2024 promised to be ‘bigger and better’ – did it deliver?
A round-up in words and pictures of the 2024 InstallerSHOW, which had a much bigger focus on renewables.
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Two years since the Boiler Upgrade Scheme opened – but what does the data say?
We look at how much has been paid out under the Boiler Upgrade Scheme so far and the impact it is having on the road to net zero.
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UK reaches new solar PV milestone
Latest figures from the MCS dashboard show a new milestone has been achieved in the number of solar PV installations in the UK.
Special Report
The consumer protection debate – does more need to be done protect householders with green upgrades?
Calls have been made for an urgent review of the protections in place for consumers carrying out green upgrades to their homes - we look at some of the issues raised and the opinions voiced.
Interview
In conversation with the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council
Stewart Clements, Director of the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC), answers key questions about the organisation.
Feature
The Hybrid heat pump debate
Supporting the path to net zero or an unhelpful diversion?
Feature
Solar PV: where we are now and what lies ahead
Almost a year since its inception, we’re all eagerly awaiting the final report of the Solar Taskforce
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EV charging round-up
An overview of the latest grants and law changes relating to EV charging.
Feature
Solar Energy UK: looking back and looking forward
Chris Hewett, Chief Executive, Solar Energy UK looks back at an extraordinary year for solar energy
Feature
Solar thermal – the low hanging fruit of decarbonisation?
Solar thermal has a huge role to play in the energy transition.
Interview
Envirolec Smart Energy Solutions installer interview
Envirolec Smart Energy Solutions is passionate about delivering sustainable cost- effective solutions, whilst reducing carbon emissions.
Special Report
Progress to net zero and how we could be generating 13 times more clean energy
Friends of the Earth have published a new report which identifies how we could be maximising land in England for solar and wind farm. We look at the report's key findings, together with recently released net zero data, and reactions.
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Government launches new heat pump FAQ page with industry experts
A new Government webpage aims to raise awareness and challenge misconceptions about heat pumps.
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Plans to delay the Clean Heat Market Mechanism ‘kick the can further down the road’
Industry bodies suggest the decision is political, not about heating policy.
Special Report
More UK homeowners invest in low carbon heating than ever before
The latest figures from MCS show that the UK is turning to renewable heating to warm their homes.
Feature
Installers encouraged to commit to new low carbon heating apprenticeship
MCS is appealing to the installer community to help drive a new low carbon heating apprenticeship
Interview
“The biggest role for the installer is to be trustworthy and have high standards.” – George Clarke
REI spent some time talking to well-known architect, TV presenter, campaigner and educator George Clarke
Interview
2023 a record-breaking year for MCS and small-scale renewables
MCS data shows that 2023 has surpassed every previous year on record for certified installations of low carbon energy and heating across the UK.
Feature
Why the transition to EVs will stall without a properly trained workforce
An accessible workforce of technicians is as important to EV adoption as the availability of charging networks.
Feature
The role of the Smart Export Guarantee four years on
Introduced to the domestic PV market in January 2020, the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) is about to enter its fourth year.
Interview
Solar Taskforce: tackling the solar skills challenge
The anticipated conclusion of the Solar Taskforce and its findings on what actions are needed to meet the UK’s ambition of 70GW solar deployment by 2035.