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Air Source Heat Pump Adoption in the UK: In-Depth Insights from Griff Thomas

Unveiling the UK heat pump market dynamics with Griff Thomas: key challenges, solutions, and installer opportunities highlighted.

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Solar PV Optimisation and Energy Efficiency: Insights from GTEC on eFIXX TV

Griff Thomas on eFIXX TV, discussing advanced solar PV upgrades, energy efficiency strategies and practical insights for solar installers

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Survey reveals growing demand for Renewables

A survey undertaken by GTEC partner, City Plumbing, paints a positive picture of the renewables sector with excellent opportunities for installers to transition their businesses into new technologies.

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MCS Scheme Changes are Welcome, but isn't it time we made renewables the 'norm'?

Expert analysis on whether MCS certification remains necessary as solar PV, heat pumps and renewable energy become increasingly mainstream.

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New IET Code of Practice at Solar & Storage Live 2023

GTEC’s Managing Director, Griff Thomas MIET at Solar & Storage Live 2023 speaking on solar photovoltaics (PV), electrical energy storage systems (EESS) and electric vehicle (EV) charging.

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GTEC is the eFixx Training Provider of the Year!

We are delighted that GTEC has been named 'Training Provider of the Year' by the eFixx Awards 2023!

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Lower Energy Bills With Energy Efficiency Upgrades

UK homes lose heat 3x faster than Europe. Learn affordable fixes like insulation, draught-proofing and upskilling in retrofits to improve energy efficiency and cut heating costs.

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Become a Heat Pump Installer in 2023 - Salary, Demand & Training Info

Should you train to become a heat pump installer? With new apprenticeships available and only 3,000 qualified engineers currently, we break down the salary, demand, and training outlook.

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Heat Pump vs Gas Boiler

New study proves heat pumps outperform gas boilers for efficiency in freezing weather. Analysis of real-world data shows heat pumps achieve 2x gas efficiency below 0°C.

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Watered down net zero plan is bump not a road block

Griff Thomas, from leading renewables training provider, GTEC, comments on Rishi Sunak’s watered-down net zero plan.

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Griff Thomas Urges Prime Minister to Stay Committed to Net Zero Amid Climate Policy Review

GTEC MD Griff Thomas passionately defends Net Zero in the face of potential policy changes. Discover why staying the course is vital for a greener future.

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Griff Thomas discusses Octopus' clause 5.8 with Gordon Routledge from eFixx!

Griff Thomas, GTEC’s MD and one of Britain’s foremost renewables experts, discusses Octopus’ recent change to clause 5.8, which means consumers no longer need to have an MCS certified pv system to access the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG).

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Clause 5.8 - Octopus Opens up the Solar PV market with a paragraph

Griff Thomas, MD for GTEC, discusses a simple change to Octopus Energy’s Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) which marks a significant shift for consumers and, potentially, electrical installers.

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No public support for Hydrogen in Ellesmere Port

It has been announced that Whitby in Ellesmere Port will not become the UK’s first ‘hydrogen village’ due to opposition from local residents. Lord Martin Callanan, Minister for Energy Efficiency and Green Finance at the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ) tweeted on 10th July 2023:

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GTEC helped Michael get back on the Tools - in a new career!

It’s always lovely to hear from our candidates, to find out what they’ve gone on to do once they’ve qualified. One such is Michael Stott, of East Renewables, who came to see us at the Toolfair tradeshow recently, in Harrogate!

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Griff Thomas discusses the future of heat pumps on elemental

Griff Thomas, will be joining a panel of industry experts to discuss the future of heat pumps as part of a webinar for Elemental, the online news source and community for everything net zero.

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