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