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Giant heat pumps: A new heating alternative?
As the world continues to work towards adopting cleaner, more sustainable methods of generating electricity, we’ve seen a surge in the development of new technologies. Giant heat pumps are one of the more recent additions to the renewable energy arsenal, providing heat on a huge scale. So what exactly are giant heat pumps, how do […]
Read moreThe rise of meter tampering
Meter tampering is on the rise, with more and more instances being reported every year. In a recent survey, Direct Line learned that 30% of tradespeople have seen evidence of tampering in clients’ homes. But why are we seeing such a rise in the practice, and what are the consequences of meter tampering? What […]
Read moreRenewable Energy Incentives Update – 2023
The UK Government has committed to investing in renewable energy technology to eliminate emissions and tackle climate change, with a focus on moving from fossil fuels to home-grown, clean energy. As part of their Energy Security Plan and efforts to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, the Government has introduced a number of incentives […]
Read moreHow will new ULEZ rules affect tradespeople?
In this article, we’re going to take a look at the new ULEZ rules, which are set to come into effect from August 29th 2023 in an attempt to reduce emissions and improve public health. What is the current ULEZ? The Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) was originally put in place on April 8th 2019 […]
Read moreNew Corrigendum published for BS7671:2018+A2:2022
On the 15th May 2023 a corrigendum to BS7671:2018+A2:2022 was released. This comes into immediate effect. The corrigendum changes 5 sections of BS7671. They are as follows – – Regulation 422.2 has been amended to clarify the scope of the regulation, the description ‘protected escape routes’ has been changed to ‘firefighting lobby, shaft or staircase’. […]
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