In response to the growing demand for renewable energy solutions, STIEBEL ELTRON UK has announced the launch of a specially tailored Heat Pump Workshop designed exclusively for gas installers. The first in-person course will be held on 16th and 17th August 2024 at STIEBEL ELTRON’s head office in Bromborough, with webinar versions available for those who are…
Baxi has announced a record sponsorship deal with EFL Championship newcomers Oxford United Football Club, which will see the company become the Men’s and Women’s Teams’ principal partner from the start of the 2024/25 season. As part of the new deal between Baxi and the newly-promoted club, Baxi branding will feature across the front of…
Sixth-formers from under-represented communities have taken part in a two-week work experience programme with UK Power Networks. The ‘Powering Potential’ work experience programme allowed students to gain an understanding of how the UK’s biggest distribution network operator works. The 11 students were picked from across the areas served by the electricity firm that delivers power…
JTL, a leading independent apprenticeship provider in the electrical and plumbing trades, is set to break ground on a new state-of-the-art training hub in Preston. This significant investment highlights JTL’s commitment to enhancing local employment opportunities and addressing the critical skills gap in the region. Located in Cable House just outside Preston City Centre, the…
National Grid Electricity Distribution has outlined the extensive work it is doing to support the most vulnerable people in society, demonstrating its commitment to addressing fuel poverty and providing essential support to those in need. In the last year, National Grid Electricity Distribution has delivered: • More than £23m of fuel poverty savings directly to…
According to recent research commissioned by Kingfisher, the company that owns Screwfix and B&Q, and in collaboration with economic consultancy Cebr, the UK may see a shortage of up to 250,000 tradespeople by 2030, with electricians likely to be in shorter supply than any other trade. The deeper you get into the figures, the more…
Aztec Solar Energy has helped a new 667,185 ft² logistics development achieve exceptional sustainability credentials. Located at Hooton Park, Ellesmere Port, the BREEAM Outstanding scheme has been built by developer Stoford for global automotive company Stellantis and will serve as a UK parts distribution centre for Peugeot. A total of 276 photovoltaic (PV) panels have…
New research from Drayton has found that a fully-zoned smart heating control system is the most cost-efficient way to reduce carbon emissions from heating systems. By developing a marginal abatement cost curve (MACC), the research from Drayton compares the cost-efficiency of heating controls against other energy efficiency measures, like loft and cavity wall insulation. Research…
Dunamis, a leading Independent Connection Provider (ICP) specialising in the design and build of High Voltage (HV) grid connections and networks, has achieved significant, profitable growth as it strengthens its position in the renewable energy sector. The Bury St Edmunds-based company has seen revenues increase by 67 per cent, from £13.8m in 2023 to £23m,…
DangerPoint has had PV panels and a battery storage system installed at its north Wales activity centre Seddon Engineering Services has designed and installed a solar PV and battery storage system at leading safety charity, DangerPoint’s activity centre. The new technology has been implemented to help the charity in the global fight against climate change….