City Plumbing has announced subsidised solar PV training in partnership with renewable energy training specialist, GTEC Training. Due to Government grants funding 60% of the cost, the training is offered at the subsidised price of £264, and the first 50 installers who complete the training will get a £264 credit …
Read More »Wavin reports fall in heat pump and solar fittings
The UK is lagging far behind its European neighbours for installers working on heat pumps and solar panels, according to a European-wide study by plumbing and drainage manufacturer Wavin. The new report follows the government’s recent additions to the Future Homes Standard, which aims to ensure that the majority of …
Read More »City Plumbing launches new solar hubs
City Plumbing has launched dedicated solar hubs across England and Scotland to help its installer customers get what they need for solar projects. The hubs offer a same-day collection point and a next-day national delivery service. The first solar hub opened in St Albans, with additional hubs in Salford, Sheffield, …
Read More »Housebuilding costs will soar if solar panels become mandatory
Solar panels on the roofs of all new homes will add millions to the cost of housing developments, warns the National Federation of Builders. The trade body is unhappy with a proposal that they could become mandatory under the Future Homes and Building Standards consultation. NFB head of policy and …
Read More »Grant UK launches its online Customer Support Centres
Grant UK has added two new features to its website with the aim of enhancing the level of online support the company provides to its customers. Its Customer Support Centres – one dedicated to homeowners and a second dedicated to engineers, installers and heating professionals – are online hubs which …
Read More »City Plumbing reports increase in solar PV sales
City Plumbing’s specialist renewables business, Energy Efficiency at City Plumbing, has reported an unprecedented increase in sales for solar photovoltaic (PV) products during Q1 2022 compared to the same period last year. The business believes the surge in demand is the result of a combination of factors. With the increasing …
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