Heating specialists across the industry have welcomed the launch of the Warm Homes Plan. The Government claims that the Plan will deliver £15bn of public investment and rollout upgrades to up to five million homes that could save them hundreds on energy bills, which could help lift up to a …
Read More »Renewables Centre opens training location in Scotland
Renewables Centre, part of the Wolseley group, has announced Scottish heating engineers will now be able to benefit from free air source heat pump training following the opening of a new Renewables Centre location in Dalgety Bay, Scotland. Based at Ideal Heating’s training facility, the new facility will not only …
Read More »Wolseley report highlights challenges in heat pump transition
Wolseley Group, parent company of Plumb Centre and Renewables Centre, has published a report highlighting both the scale of the UK’s transition to heat pumps and how industry and policymakers can work together to achieve upcoming decarbonisation targets. Shared at a Westminster reception hosted by Matt Western MP, the report …
Read More »Renewables Centre launches ventilation systems course
Renewables Centre, part of Wolseley Group, has launched a new Domestic Ventilation Systems course in partnership with NAPIT and ventilation manufacturer Airflow to support tradespeople working across heating, plumbing and electrical sectors. This new course equips installers with knowledge in installation, inspection, testing and airflow calculations, helping them deliver systems …
Read More »Wolseley welcomes MP to Warwick HQ
Wolseley Group welcomed Matt Western, MP for Warwick and Leamington, to its head office at Kingmaker Court in Warwick last week. During the visit, Western met with senior leaders and toured key departments, including Marketing, Digital, HR, and Health & Safety. The discussions focused on how Wolseley is evolving to …
Read More »Wolseley opens first Renewables Centre
Plumbers merchant group Wolseley has opened the first of its new Renewables Centres, which will serve as regional hubs, offering products, expertise, MCS-certified system design, technical support, accredited training and business guidance, helping Wolseley’s installer customer base to make the most of the fast-growing renewables market. The first flagship hub …
Read More »Renewables Centre offers heat pump training thanks to Government grant
Renewables Centre, part of plumbing and heating merchant business Wolseley has partnered with NAPIT to offer accredited fully funded Air Source Heat Pump training courses at locations across the UK thanks to the Government’s recent extension of the Heat Training Grant. Officially launched in April 2025, Renewables Centre will welcome …
Read More »Wolseley launches Renewables Centre
Plumbers merchant group Wolseley Group is launching Renewables Centre, a new nationwide initiative to support heating professionals in the renewables market. Offering a fully integrated solution, Renewables Centre combines accredited training, MCS-certified design, installation support, and access to high-quality renewable products, all in one place. It will operate as a …
Read More »City Plumbing opens branch in Basildon
City Plumbing is opening its Basildon branch, on February 26; it is located at Carnival Park on Carnival Close and is also couple with a Renewables Centre, Underfloor Heating Store and The Bathroom Showroom. Its Renewable Centre is a key component of the new branch, which offers tradespeople access to …
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