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BESA launches online heat pump training

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) is launching what it said was the industry’s only online training course for heat pump installation to help fill a skills gap highlighted by the government’s flagship Green Homes Grant voucher scheme

Phil Hurley takes over as Heat Pump Association chairman

Phil Hurley is the new chairman of the Heat Pump Association (HPA), replacing Graham Wright who has finished his two-year term and now steps down from the role

Green energy targets backed by industry

The Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) has welcomed new green targets as a new government consultation begins

#HPMGREENERLIVING Q&A: Phil Hurley, MD at NIBE Energy Systems

As part of our Greener Living campaign to champion sustainable heating and plumbing solutions, HPM interviewed NIBE MD Phil Hurley

Training provider stresses importance of renewables

Installers must seek confidence in legislation not short-term green consumer initiative schemes, according to renewable energy training specialist GTEC

HPA expects heat pump market to nearly double this year

The Heat Pump Association’s (HPA) latest survey finds manufacturers have placed orders with their supply chains to deliver a total of 67,000 units in 2021, equating to nearly double the number of heat pumps on shelves and in warehouses ready for installers to meet the growing consumer demand.

New route for MCS certification launched

MCS has launched a new qualification-based route for installers to become certified to install renewable energy technologies

HPA disappointed with Green Homes Grant funding plan

The Heat Pump Association said it is disappointed that 95% of the funding provided for the Green Homes Grant scheme looks unlikely to be rolled over into the next financial year

GTEC & MCS win bid to support Green Homes Grant installers

Building services training provider GTE, in partnership with the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS), has won an almost £1m bid to help existing tradespeople access discounted training in heat pumps and solar thermal

#HPMGREENERLIVING Q&A: Kevin Carling, MD of Secon

As part of the Greener Living campaign to champion sustainable heating and plumbing solutions, HPM interviewed Secon MD Kevin Carling