INDUSTRY NEWS
THOUSANDS OF HOMES TO GET ENERGY SAVING UPGRADES
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p to 170,000 homes in England will benefi t from energy effi ciency upgrades as
the rollout of the Warm Homes Plan gathers pace, helping more families lower their energy bills and improve
their homes. £1.8 billion in government support will be allocated to
local authorities and social housing providers, in a new boost which will support them to deliver warmer, more energy effi cient homes in local communities across England.
This funding will be targeted towards low-income households and tenants living in social housing, with thousands of families set to receive energy performance and clean heating upgrades in the form of insulation, solar panels and heat pumps. At a time when many are experiencing high energy bills
driven by the UK’s reliance on international gas markets, this funding through the Warm Homes: Local Grant and the
Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund schemes could now help households save hundreds of pounds a year. This move will help deliver a milestone of higher living
standards in every part of the UK by the end of Parliament by boosting people’s Real Household Disposable Income – a key part of our Plan for Change. Minister for Energy Consumers, Miatta Fahnbulleh, said: “Living in a warm, comfortable home should not be a luxury. It is a right that has been out of reach for too many people for too long.
“By giving this funding to local authorities and social housing providers we are delivering on our promise to improve the homes of thousands of people across England. “As part of our Plan for Change, we are powering on with
our Warm Homes Plan, upgrading cold and draughty homes so they are warmer, cleaner, and cheaper to live in.” The Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund will deliver up to
£1.29 billion of funding to 144 projects across England with the Warm Homes: Local Grant allocating £500 million to 73 projects across 270 local authorities over the next three years.
AI FOR INSTALLERS - GUIDE HELPS HEATING ENGINEERS STAY AHEAD
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ith 7 million people in the UK using generative artifi cial intelligence (GenAI) at
work*, training provider for the trades, Logic4training, has released a new Business Guide to help tradespeople make the most of emerging digital tools in 2025. Available as a free download from Logic4training’s website, How to Use AI for Your Plumbing and Heating Business, is packed full of practical tips, step-by-step guidance and ‘try it now’ suggestions to help plumbing and heating engineers harness the power of GenAI to boost business. Key highlights include:
¡ Top tips to help you boost your website in minutes ¡ Content creation made easy ¡ Step-by-step prompt engineering - how to ‘talk’ to GenAI ¡ 4 easy GenAI tasks to get you started ¡ Insight into emerging AI tools for on-site troubleshooting ¡ Avoiding common pitfalls Harry Budd, head of marketing at Logic4training says:
‘The adoption of GenAI in the plumbing and heating industry is still in its early stages with many businesses
yet to embrace its full potential. From website and social media content to improving customer communication, AI provides valuable opportunities for tradespeople to improve the quality of their services.
‘Our goal is to ensure that installers
are not left behind as technology evolves. By providing accessible resources like this AI guide, alongside our other Business Guides and website support, we aim to arm installers with the knowledge they need to integrate new technologies into their work, ultimately leading to greater customer satisfaction and business success.’ The guide is part of Logic4training’s commitment to supporting installers beyond the classroom with a range of free resources, including ClubLogic, an online learning companion, and free website design and hosting for candidates who complete Gold or Platinum training packages. Updated Business Guides are also available to help newly qualifi ed installers achieve their business goals. Plumbing and heating engineers are encouraged to
download the guide from Logic4training’s website and explore the business opportunities presented by GenAI. For more go to
https://www.logic4training.co.uk/ insights/how-to-use-ai-for-your-plumbing-heating- business/
Inbrief
Sutton Dwellings, a historic Edwardian-era social housing estate in Kensington, won the Regional Large-Scale Project of the Year at the 2025 Greater London Energy Effi ciency Awards for the innovative approach taken by Kensa and housing provider Clarion Housing Group.
https://kensa.co.uk
UK Construction Week is expanding in 2025 with the launch of HVAC+R, the fi rst-ever dedicated event for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration. Taking place from 7–9 May at London ExCeL, this new sector-specifi c platform brings together the latest innovations, expert insights, and leading suppliers shaping the future of HVAC+R.
www.ukconstructionweek.com
The Supervisory Board of Ziehl- Abegg has appointed Marco Altherr as the company’s new chief fi nancial offi cer (CFO). He will assume his position in May.
www.ziehl-abegg.com
Harriet Evans has been appointed UK sales and marketing director at heat pump manufacturer Qvantum Energy Technology, after initially joining in a consultancy role. She previously served as Renewables Director at Baxi and in a consulting specifi cation role at Beijer Ref UK & Ireland.
www.qvantum.com/uk/
The Stove Industry Association (SIA) has been named winner of the Sector Representation of the Year award at the prestigious Trade Association Awards which took place in London in February.
stoveindustryassociation.org
Suff olk New College is celebrating the second anniversary of the creation of their state-of-the-art Net Zero Skills Centre by signing a partnership with NIBE Energy Systems Limited.
www.nibe.eu
The Association of Plumbing & Heating Contractors (APHC) is celebrating its 100-year anniversary in 2025, marking a century of service to the industry in England and Wales.
https://aphc.co.uk
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