I am sure that the majority of you now know what net zero is, but you might be wondering why we are always banging on about it in our blog posts. That is a fair question, as it is still a relatively new concept to grasp, and we understand that it might get frustrating to…
As we are sure you have noticed, there has been an uptake in the installation of heat pumps, and in the overall interest for the technology. This increase translates into the number of qualified heat pump installers that are being trained in the UK, and is demonstrated by the jump from just 3,000 installers in…
The world of solid fuels is an exciting one at the moment, with lots going on both externally and internally at GRE. The appliance is interlinked with environmental targets, and HETAS have stated in their most recent newsletter that they have been heavily involved in the discussion of air quality with the government. In today’s…
The government is seemingly in the process of removing certain barriers around renewable technology, with heat pumps at the forefront of this. In the UK, Heat Pumps can be installed domestically with no planning permission, but there are stipulation in place (which have been recently been deemed as unnecessary) which make it harder for households…
Over the past 6 months, we have looked at the environmental and political implications on renewables, and the changing consumer attitude towards it. There has been an evident shift in this time, with more funding/initiatives being introduced, and overall a positive shift in how consumers view the technologies. In today’s blog, we carry on this…
You only have to look at social media to see some resistance to EVs from the public. However, despite this there has been a huge uptake in charging points in 2023, and this is expected to grow exponentially in 2024, with Europe being at the forefront of this growth. According to Middleton (2024) ‘Europe charging…
The government’s 2024 roadmap has far more emphasis on the commercial application of solar pv, when compared with previous years. In 2023, we saw an increase in the rollout of solar pv for domestic uses, primarily on homes, but the commercial side still remains ‘untapped’ (“UK To Unveil Solar Roadmap in 2024,” 2023.) This would…
We are happy to announce that we have been allocated an additional run of £500 heat pump training vouchers. In celebration, we look over some recent findings around the technology, as well as the reveal of additional government funding for 2024. There has long been debate surrounding the efficiency of heat pumps, especially with the…
The new year brings with it new quotas from the government for boiler manufacturers, relating to the percentage of heat pump installations in relation to the manufacturers total boiler sales. This new quota is in a bid to “improve national energy security, contribute to our decarbonization objectives and keep pace with developments in other countries”…
In todays blog, as we approach the end of the year, we look back on what has overall been a very successful year for renewables. The year saw an increase in the installation of a number of technologies, such as solar pv and heat pumps, and a growing consumer understanding of the importance of these…