Interview
How a demo Net Zero home of the future is helping today’s installers
Renewable Energy Installer caught up with Technical Director of The Energy Training Academy Ian Edgeworth, to find out more.
Moving into Renewables
News
Grant UK to showcase installer support at InstallerSHOW 2024
Grant offers support to installers looking to develop low carbon heating services.
News
Ideal Heating opens state-of-the-art training hub
Ideal Heating is set to launch a new £1m heat pump training hub in Dunstable, enhancing their UK operations with state-of-the-art facilities.
News
Net zero 2050: confidence vs. skills gap
A recent APM survey reveals strong confidence among project managers in the UK's ability to meet its net zero 2050 target. However, there's a significant concern about the existing skills gap in the profession.
More Moving into Renewables
News
CIBSE approves Grant UK’s heat pump CPD
CIBSE has approved Grant UK's online heat pump CPD seminar, enabling members to count it towards their annual CPD hours. This eLearning opportunity focuses on renewable heating for professionals in the field.
News
Octopus Energy launches green jobs ‘hiring festival’
Octopus Energy boosts energy tech revolution with 4,000 new jobs.
Special Report
Proposed MCS scheme changes could ‘increase the number of heat pumps installed’
Consultation aims to clarify compliancy of hybrid systems.
News
Get your free ticket to one of the construction industries most prestigious events!
FutureBuild opens its doors and a special gift for Renewable Energy Installer readers.
News
Vaillant supports UK’s first King’s Standard heating apprentices
Vaillant proudly supports the UK's first-ever group of heating apprentices to achieve the prestigious King's Standard accreditation, a landmark in advancing low carbon technologies.
News
Industry board for next generation of installers and engineers
InstallerSHOW has just unveiled its Industry Advisory Board for the InstallerFUTURES initiative, aimed at empowering the next wave of talent in the sector.
Further Reading
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
Building trust in renewables: communication
Simplifying renewables from a customer perspective.
Interview
Navigating the challenges of decarbonising heat: a homeowner’s journey
The decarbonisation struggle of off-grid homeowners
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
New training videos added to Grant’s eLearning academy
Grant UK's eLearning Academy now features new express training videos on heat pumps, hybrid systems, and smart controls, tailored for heating engineers and installers aiming to enhance their skills swiftly.
News
Free retrofit training course launches
The Retrofit Academy launches free retrofit training for installers.
Opinion
A year of positive highlights for MCS with plenty more in the pipeline
MCS reflects on 2023 achievements and sets sights on a promising 2024.
News
Ideal Heating works to bridge low carbon skills gaps
Ideal Heating is supporting a new £500,000 green energy centre in Merseyside.