GTEC now has a new location for installers in the South East looking to train in its industry-leading renewables courses. Hosted at The Building Performance Hub in High Wycombe – the only dedicated UK facility for the education and practical hands on training of building performance for sustainable buildings – qualifications on offer include airRead more
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Twenty-five year-old Gabriella Clack works as Operations Manager for the family business, Alderminster; a building services installation company based in Shipston on Stour near Stratford on Avon. The company covers electrics and heating, including renewables. Gabriella has recently trained in the installation of battery storage units at GTEC’s approved centre, Telford College. Alderminster, originally setRead more
On Tuesday 2nd August, GTEC will be showcasing fully functioning solar photovoltaic (pv), electric vehicle (ev) charging and energy battery systems at its partner and leading electrical wholesaler, City Electrical Factors (CEF), based in Skipton. Providing a great opportunity for electricians in the area to view the latest in renewable electricity generation and storage, thereRead more
Almost one in four consumers are planning to buy an electric vehicle (EV) or plug-in hybrid (PHEV) in the next five years, according to research by OFGEM, equating to about 6.5 million (24%) UK households. Rapid growth in EV sales and the urgent need for infrastructure to support it creates business opportunities for tradespeople withRead more
On the 29th June, the Climate Change Committee’s (CCC) 2022 Monitoring Framework report was published, tracking the Government’s progress in meeting carbon reduction targets. The report states that heat pumps are likely to provide the majority of heat supply in the future, which, says Griff Thomas from GTEC, is a golden opportunity for installers. “AccordingRead more
The government has announced that it plans to introduce a new market-based mechanism from 2024 that will create an obligation on gas and oil boiler manufacturers to achieve a certain amount of heat pump sales in proportion to fossil fuel boiler sales. Once the mandate is established and businesses have adapted, the plan is toRead more
This month, two important changes are happening in terms of EV infrastructure that will stimulate uptake of EVs and accelerate the decarbonisation of the transport industry, as well as creating opportunities for electricians and those with electrical skills to upskill. 15 June 2022 – New Approved Document S The government announced back in November lastRead more
One of the key takeaways from the ‘10-point plan for a green industrial revolution’ was the government’s aim to deliver 600,000 heat pumps every year by 2028. So where are we now and where do we need to get to? Well, in 2019 around 35,000 heat pumps were sold in the UK, up from 27,000Read more
Domestic buildings are a huge strain on resources, accounting for 19% of carbon emissions and around 30% of total energy usage. Therefore, the residential housing sector is a key target for government decarbonisation strategies. On 15 June this year, changes to Part L of the Building Regulations (conservation of fuel and power) will set newRead more
The long-awaited Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) starts today (1 April 2022) for homeowners in England and Wales. What do we know about the scheme? Installers can apply for grants of £5,000 for air source heat pump (ASHP) installations and £6,000 for ground source heat pump (GSHP) installations on behalf of their customers. Funding is availableRead more