Low Carbon Home 4

Bronllys Hall's transformation into a carbon-neutral venue begins. Powered by vegetable oil, solar, wind, and Baxi's Megaflo, this Welsh Victorian mansion leads in eco-innovation.

Case Study

Victorian mansion goes carbon-neutral

Bronllys Hall's transformation into a carbon-neutral venue begins. Powered by vegetable oil, solar, wind, and Baxi's Megaflo, this Welsh Victorian mansion leads in eco-innovation.
4 min read
MCS proudly showcases its diverse apprenticeship initiatives, proving that successful and fulfilling careers are accessible to all, regardless of age, background, or sector.

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MCS promotes inclusive apprenticeships

MCS proudly showcases its diverse apprenticeship initiatives, proving that successful and fulfilling careers are accessible to all, regardless of age, background, or sector.
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InstallerSHOW is partnering with the Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI) for the 2024 event, promoting a culture of positive change in construction product information, addressing safety, sustainability, and more

News

InstallerSHOW announces CCPI partnership

InstallerSHOW is partnering with the Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI) for the 2024 event, promoting a culture of positive change in construction product information, addressing safety, sustainability, and more.
2 min read
Liverpool-based clean tech company Heatio is teaming up with Perenna Bank and Energy Systems Catapult to launch a green mortgage, offering lower interest rates to homeowners who adopt low-carbon technologies.

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Green mortgages reward retrofitting

Liverpool-based clean tech company Heatio is teaming up with Perenna Bank and Energy Systems Catapult to launch a green mortgage, offering lower interest rates to homeowners who adopt low-carbon technologies.
2 min read
A UK project is testing the use of waste heat from a supercomputer to warm homes by storing it in disused mines, potentially heating over 5,000 households, offering a global model for repurposing abandoned mines for sustainable heating.

News

Supercomputer heat and disused mines may heat homes

A UK project is testing the use of waste heat from a supercomputer to warm homes by storing it in disused mines, potentially heating over 5,000 households, offering a global model for repurposing abandoned mines for sustainable heating.
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The HHIC is urging heating engineers to prevent frozen condensate issues during cold snaps. They recommend proper installation and upgrades to avoid freezing and have released a guide for assistance

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Guide to prevent frozen condensate issues

The HHIC is urging heating engineers to prevent frozen condensate issues during cold snaps. They recommend proper installation and upgrades to avoid freezing and have released a guide for assistance
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Household heating constitutes almost a third of the UK's yearly CO2 emissions, equivalent to the combined emissions of all petrol and diesel cars. Positioned as the low-carbon future for home heating, heat pumps offer a promising solution. To quantify the potential impact, British Gas has developed a calculator. Users can receive a personalized estimate of the CO2 reduction achievable by transitioning from traditional heating systems to modern heat pumps. The tool further provides context by comparing these savings to emissions from typical sources like long-distance flights and carbon-absorbing trees.

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British Gas releases CO2 calculator for homeowners

Heating contributes almost a third of the UK's annual CO2 emissions, matching all car emissions combined. British Gas's calculator gives a personalised CO2 reduction estimate, comparing savings to flights and carbon-absorbing trees.
2 min read
As January's self-assessment tax deadline nears, self-employed installers and industry business owners, here are some top tax tips for a smooth process.

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Self assessment prep tips for installers 

As January's self-assessment tax deadline nears, self-employed installers and industry business owners, here are some top tax tips for a smooth process.
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We’re pleased to welcome along Lisa Cooke from MCS for our popular feature, a Day in the Life.

Interview

A Day in the Life with Lisa Cooke of MCS

We're pleased to welcome Lisa Cooke, Operations and Communications Director at MCS, to our feature that looks behind the lens at a day in the life of key people in the industry.
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