Warmflow launches Heat Pump Assist+ to support non-MCS installers
The initiative gives the customers of non-MCS installers access to vital grant schemes.
Industry reacts to government updates on the Clean Heat Market Mechanism and the Warm Homes Plan.
Government updates have been welcome although some companies have expressed concerns.
Grant UK offers installers a new route to certified heat pump installs
Grant UK has partnered with the Heat Pump Go MCS umbrella scheme to offer its G1 Installers MCS certification on their customer’s Aerona heat pump installations. Run by Abode Heat, the Heat Pump Go umbrella scheme helps installers who are not MCS accredited to fulfil the requirements for achieving MCS certified installations. With increasing numbers of consumers either seeking Government funding through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme or simply specifying that their heat pump is installed to the standards set by the Microgeneration Certification Scheme this will assist the installation companies who are looking to meet this demand. The new partnership gives access to the MCS umbrella scheme at a discounted rate for G1 Installers who fulfil the eligibility requirements. Abode Heat will support installers with the design of an MCS compliant heat pump system, with a Grant UK in-house field service engineer completing the MCS compliance for commissioning and customer handover. In addition to achieving MCS certification on their Aerona installations, the partnership gives G1 Installers access to many other benefits: For G1 Installers who are not MCS accredited themselves, this new offering provides an additional level of installer support from Grant UK. Making it easy “This partnership delivers many advantages to our installers,” comments Neil Sawers, Commercial Technical Manager at Grant UK. “It will not only allow G1 Installers to access additional business opportunities in the marketplace but it will also provide both installers and their customers with the peace of mind of an on-site customer handover with a member of Grant UK’s Field Service Engineers Team. “Furthermore, G1 Installers can access this service at a discounted rate providing more value for money for their customers.” “Making the move to heat pumps as easy as possible for installers and homeowners is so important,” says Ben Hodges, Business Development Director for Heat Pump Go. “This partnership is a significant step forward in removing the administrative burden of MCS compliance for many installers and homeowners.” Image supplied by Grant UK
Future Ready Fuel update
Our winter update on the Future Ready Fuel campaign.
Maximise performance for customers with Navien’s oil-fired boilers
Sean Keleher from Navien UK, talks about the benefits of oil-fired appliances.
Over 1,000 people OFTEC heat pump trained
OFTEC’s heat pump training courses are proving popular with technicians.
High energy costs stifling uptake of low carbon technology
Survey finds only half of Brits have heard of heat pumps!
Discounted heat pump training still available with extension to funding for technician upskilling
Future proof your heating career with discounted heat pump training
Poll suggests off-grid boiler ban will leave rural homes in fuel poverty
Renewable fuels the popular solution as rural home owners fear heat pump installation costs
Survey finds installers want heat pump training but opt for hybrid systems
Hybrid systems are the low carbon solution of choice for installers
British Gas to drive demand for heat pumps with lowest price guarantee
British Gas has announced it will be offering the lowest priced heat pump installations to help more of its customers to lower their emissions.
OFTEC launches discounted heat pump training following £9.2m BEIS funding
Installers in England can access heat pump training at a discounted rate of up to 70%.
New MCS certification scheme cuts time and cost for installers
Viessmann has launched Viessmann Access, a new MCS umbrella scheme to help installers reduce the time, cost and effort involved in becoming MCS registered.
Boiler Upgrade Scheme not yet delivering upswing in heat pumps
Further measures are needed to ramp up the roll-out of heat pumps across the UK, says GSHPA.
Five minutes on … the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
Five minutes with Phil Hurley on the Boiler Upgrade Scheme roll-out and what it means for installers.