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.
February 2024
News
Accelerating heat pump deployment
2023 saw the number of heat pumps installed across the UK increase 25% on the previous year.
Interview
In conversation with Jo Alsop of The Heating Hub
Jo Alsop of The Heating Hub speaks with REI about the importance of empowering consumers with cost-led education.
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
More February 2024
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.
Case Study
A retrofit journey from customer to advisor
We talk with Stuart Dyer, who has spent the last four years deep retrofitting his home
News
A record year for renewables as rooftop solar installs hit a12-year high
2023 delivered a record year for the sector with a post-subsidy record of smaller-scale PV installs.
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.
Further Reading
Opinion
Why a move away from fabric first is “a step in the wrong direction”
Paul Spence of heatly calls for caution regarding installing heat pumps regardless of a property’s energy efficiency credentials.
Feature
Testing times: battery efficiency and reliability
Rob Barker, Director of Power Quality Expert Ltd, considers the critical need for reliable and efficient batteries in today’s increasingly electrified world
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.
News
UK’s first Low Carbon Heating Technician Apprentices
Derby College welcomes the UK’s first Low Carbon Heating Technician Apprentices (LCHTA) with Vaillant supporting the inaugural cohort.
Interview
Heat Geek’s Adam Chapman: “buckle up for the ride!”
We asked Adam Chapman of Heat Geek about his path to date, and his thoughts on the future of heat pumps
Sponsored
The product launch that is revolutionising solar installations on slate roofs
An innovative product that introduces a new way to install solar on slate roofs
Interview
Emma Bohan of IMS Heat Pumps making a change, one heat pump at a time
We spoke to Emma Boham of IMS Heat Pumps about her mission to make a change, one heat pump at a time
Interview
Perfect Sense Energy: sustainability is at the forefront of what we do
MD of Perfect Sense Energy Gary Brandwood tells us about the development of the solar business and plans for the future.
Interview
Think local: connect with your community to meet new customers
With many believing the Government isn’t doing enough to combat the climate crisis, local environmental and activist groups are gaining momentum.
News
Building trust in renewables: communication
Simplifying renewables from a customer perspective.
Opinion
Teaching sustainability is crucial for fostering sustainable minds
Vijay Madlani of Katrick Technologies, argues that sustainability in the curriculum helps foster sustainable minds.
Interview
Navigating the challenges of decarbonising heat: a homeowner’s journey
The decarbonisation struggle of off-grid homeowners
Interview
In Conversation with The Heat Pump Association
Charlotte Lee unpacks The Heat Pump Association
News
Free training course launches to unlock retrofit career paths
Contractors can now access a free course from a leading UK retrofit knowledge and skills provider to kick-start their career in retrofit.
News
The smart route to upskilling – could your business benefit?
Training provider Logic4training is calling employers to solve the skills shortage by taking on an apprentice.
