New data discovered by leading renewable energy authority The Eco Experts reveals a major lack of publicity contributed to the government’s failed Boiler Upgrade Scheme. Google Trends search data highlight a clear consumer interest in ‘air source heat pumps’ over the last 12 months, but minimal searches for the ‘boiler upgrade scheme’ or ‘heat pump…
A new study finds 8 in 10 utility employees want their company to be more proactive in boosting health and wellbeing habits. New data has revealed utility employees are the most likely to work through mental illness, with almost a third (31 per cent) having done so in the last year. Increasing pressures such as…
Far Eastern manufacturers targeting UK merchant distribution channels Pump industry leaders are calling on the government to clamp down on the ‘swarm’ of non-compliant central heating pumps being imported into the UK potentially costing consumers hundreds of pounds every year. The appeal is being driven by increasing concerns that Far Eastern exporters have penetrated the…
New Baxi guide provides social housing framework for decarbonisation of heat Social housing providers are being advised to start planning a phased approach to heat decarbonisation across their building stock, in a new guide from leading heating and hot water solutions provider Baxi. Decarbonisation and Affordability of Heat – a phased approach is a free…
Jordan Brompton, co-founder and CMO of myenergi, has been named as one of this year’s Top Women in EV (infrastructure). Organised by the EV Summit, the initiative celebrates the industry’s most pioneering female figures and shines a spotlight on their outstanding achievements. Testament to the continued success of myenergi, being named within the ‘infrastructure’ category…
Thorn and its sister brand Zumtobel, both lighting brands of the Zumtobel Group are pleased to announce that it has selected the Electrical Industries Charity (EIC) as its UK charity partner for 2023. The EIC’s mission is to provide support and assistance to individuals from the electrical, electronics, and energy industries during their times of…
GS Yuasa, the world’s battery manufacturer, are set to build on the success of their partnership with Tunnock’s, one of the UK’s most beloved confectionery brands. Available from participating GS Yuasa distributors while stocks last, technicians will receive a pack of ten Tunnock’s Tea Cakes with qualifying purchases of GS and Yuasa batteries at no…
Following plans from heritage and property groups to improve the energy efficiency of historical buildings and boost economic output, polymer pipework manufacturer REHAU is raising awareness of the importance of material specification in the retrofit process. Commissioned by the National Trust, Historic England and a number of other leading property groups, new research indicates that…
Comprehensive new guidance outlining key principles and ways to reduce risks when using Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) in the vicinity of power lines, with the aim of helping to reduce electrocution and electric shock incidents, has been launched by the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF), as part of its High Voltage! targeted global safety…
More than four in five (83 per cent) UK tradespeople aren’t sure what they can and can’t recycle The mark Global Recycling Day on the 18th March, experts have shared their top bits of advice for tradespeople on how to dispose of each type of work waste. Research by IronmongeryDirect, the UK’s largest supplier of specialist ironmongery, found that more…