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Vattenfall welcomes new MD to heat business
Vattenfall's UK heat business welcomes Jenny Curtis as its new MD.
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UK first-ever heat pump apprenticeship
The UK is paving the way for a sustainable future with its first-ever low carbon heating technician apprenticeship, supported by government funding.
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Baxi appoints new head of public health
Baxi welcomes James Matthews, from Polypipe, as the new head of public health.
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UK public overwhelmingly backs exit from Fossil Fuel Treaty
New poll by Global Justice Now reveals that 9 out of 10 UK residents believe it's time for the UK to leave the Energy Charter Treaty, a move that could have significant climate and policy impacts.
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The National Retrofit Hub welcomes new board member
The National Retrofit Hub board has welcomed a new board member from the UK Green Building Council.
Case Study
Sustainable case study at Deer House
isoenergy tackles the challenge of creating a heating solution that blends seamlessly with nature's beauty at the 360m² Deer House in this case study.
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New skills partnership aims to upskill 230 retrofitters with bootcamps
WMCA teams up with The Retrofit Academy to empower 230 local retrofitters. With £34M Govt. funding, 3,000 homes will get greener makeovers.
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Community hospital becomes first in UK to achieve 100% carbon neutrality.
Rye Memorial Hospital is the UK's first community hospital to achieve carbon neutrality.
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Heat training grant available with Grant UK
The Heat Training Grant now covers air source heat pump qualification at Grant UK’s Training Academy
Opinion
A Day in the Life… MCS’ Lucy McKenzie
Lucy McKenzie, a technical officer at MCS, provides insights into her daily routine in the renewable energy sector.
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Octopus launches free energy when sun and wind peak
Octopus Energy and UK Power Networks have introduced 'Power-ups,' offering free energy during sunny and windy periods.
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Octopus EV introduces second-hand salary sacrifice scheme
Octopus Electric Vehicles introduces a second-hand leasing scheme, reducing costs and offering popular electric car models for around £300 per month, bolstering accessibility and affordability in the transition to electric driving.
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Four tips for delegating responsibility and getting the relaxing holiday you need
Fergus provides four tips for business owners to delegate effectively and enjoy a relaxing holiday: ensure stand-ins understand admin systems, use job progress monitoring, manage invoicing, control inventory, and utilise remote monitoring.
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UK on track for best year ever for renewable energy
MCS data reveals that 2023 is a record-breaking year for solar panels and heat pumps in the UK. More households are going green, with installations up 62% compared to last year.
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AceOn shortlisted for premier export award
Congratulations to AceOn, a UK renewable energy and battery specialist, has been shortlisted for the exporter of the year title at the Lloyds Bank British Business Excellence Awards.
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CPD certification for course ideal for those new to ground source heat pumps
The GSHPA online training course has been granted CPD Certification
Opinion
Driving the UK’s heat pump revolution: the power of policy
Phil Hurley, managing director of NIBE Energy Systems Ltd, sheds light on how policy intervention can not only enhance but accelerate the momentum in the heat pump market.
Opinion
Unlocking the Heat Pump Revolution: Embracing a Bright Future
Embracing the #HeatPumpRevolution! 🌱 Charlotte Lee of the Heat Pump Association dives deep into the future of heat pumps. With growing demand, industry transformations, and government support, our sustainable future looks promising.
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Octopus partners with Verto to unleash ‘Zero Bills’ renewable homes revolution
Octopus launches clean energy scheme with no bills for householders
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Call for on-site energy diversification as coal support ends
As coal support ends, there is a need for on-site energy diversification, urging industries to adopt decentralised solutions and improve resilience.
Case Study
Vital Energi creates sustainable future for Bridlington Hospital
Vital Energi collaborates with York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to transform Bridlington Hospital into a sustainable NHS site.
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MCS appoints BAB as certification body for small-scale renewables
MCS, the Microgeneration Certification Scheme, has teamed up with the British Assessment Bureau (BAB) to boost the installation of small-scale renewables in the UK.
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Otovo breaks solar installations records
Otovo, Europe's leading marketplace for residential solar and battery installations, reported a record-breaking second quarter in terms of installations and revenue, and anticipates a further decline in solar hardware costs in the near future.
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Baxi MD appointed first female chair of the HHIC
Karen Boswell OBE, Managing Director of Baxi UK and Ireland, has been appointed as the new chair of the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC), becoming the first female chair of the organisation.