INDUSTRY NEWS
KING’S SPEECH ANNOUNCEMENTS WELCOMED
The industry has welcomed announcements in the King’s Speech, particularly the Labour government’s commitment to Net Zero and growth.
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nergy and Utilities Alliance (EUA) chief executive, Mike Foster said: “We welcome the serious intent of the government’s mission to decarbonise the power
sector, as part of the journey to Net Zero. Without zero carbon electricity we will not hit our 2050 target. Equally, we also need to decarbonise our gas networks, to make sure that industry, commerce and yes, households can also decarbonise.” “The Great British Energy Bill, supporting investment in the sector, will help fast-track technologies such as carbon capture and storage, helping energy intensive industries stay in the UK. The ramping up of investment in renewables also promises to help deliver hydrogen to those key industrial clusters that rely on gas but need to be carbon free. Without them having access to hydrogen, we miss our Net Zero target, or they move abroad. Off shoring our industry is not the outcome the government will want to see. Decarbonisation should not mean deindustrialisation.” “Generating our own energy, in our own backyard,
will help us be more energy secure and hedge us against external energy cost shocks, the type we have experienced recently. With massive increases in wind and solar power generation coming our way, as a result of the Great British Energy Bill, paying generators not to provide power – so-called ‘constraint costs’ will not be acceptable. Using surplus renewable power to produce cheap green hydrogen will be the win-win consumers need – lower bills, lower carbon and lower dependency on imports.” “This Bill promises to be the fi rst step in changing our
energy landscape and reducing our carbon footprint. Tackling home insulation and energy effi ciency also needs to be done at scale. The heating industry looks forward to working with the new ministerial team to deliver for the UK.” Paul Smith – managing director, NIBE, said: “Following the King’s Speech, which sets out clear targets for
housebuilding, green energy and the devolution of power to local communities, the future as I see it, looks bright for the heat pump sector. A refocussing on Net Zero and stimulated construction market will lead to much needed aff ordable, energy effi cient housing, providing a boost for the installer base. “Keir Starmer has described ‘taking the breaks of Britain’, through relaxed planning rules, improved infrastructure and a general commitment to promote growth. The next 12 months are crucial, we watch with interest at NIBE and are ready to support installers, consumers, housebuilders and communities in taking advantage of new policies that create a clear and uninterrupted path to a low carbon and prosperous UK.” Tim Mitchell – sales director, Klima-Therm, said: “I am pleased to see a renewed focus on Net Zero, with policies that will stimulate growth for the construction sector and low carbon arm of building services in particular. Removing the barriers that have held back the UK’s renewable energy ambitions, such as relaxing planning around wind farms, will hopefully provide confi dence in the government’s commitment to a fossil-free future. “’Green’ is good for the economy, good for business and
good for communities and individuals, and it’s about time we fi rmly stuck to this side of the coin. I hope that Labour learns from the mistakes of our previous government and avoids backtracking on its position.” Griff Thomas – managing director for GTEC & Heatly, said: “I am pleased to see a renewed commitment to some of the green policies that were abandoned under the previous government in the King’s Speech. Investment in skills and tech is crucial for every sector and is something that I am involved with in the development of Heatly, an app that will accelerate heat pump deployment and deliver critical support to installers. Moving forward, I would like to see a commitment to up-skilling the workforce to prevent further delays to the heat pump roll out.
Inbrief
Offi cials from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) & Midlands Net Zero Hub (MNZH) visited the Worcester Bosch HQ to assess how the Heat Training Grant has been utilised. The £5 million Heat Training Grant provides heating engineers with £500 discounts towards becoming a fully qualifi ed heat pump installer.
www.worcester-bosch.co.uk
Carrier has offi cially opened a new training academy at its Bracknell service and rentals depot. The new state-of-the- art facility reinforces Carrier’s dedication to training and inspiring the next generation of engineers and technicians while helping to address the skills gap in the HVAC sector.
www.carrier.com
With a real focus on increasing the number of opportunities for young talent and developing industry-leading training schemes, Adam Broomfi eld has been elected the Building Controls Industry Association Skills Working Group Chair.
www.bcia.co.uk
Mixergy and Daikin have joined forces in a service off ered to social housing providers and new build developers. By combining a Daikin Altherma heat pump with a Mixergy smart hot-water cylinder, social housing providers and new build developers can boost EPC scores while enhancing living standards for their tenants.
daikin.co.uk mixergy.co.uk
A UK supplier of heat pumps and other renewable energy products, Go Geothermal, is continuing its expansion by opening a new, larger sales and retail space in the Midlands, in Retford, Nottinghamshire.
www.gogeothermal.co.uk
Hamworthy Heating has opened a new Expert Academy training facility in Luton, designed to serve heating engineers across the south and the Midlands.
www.hamworthy-heating.com
The Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) has elected Yvonne Orgill as its President for the forthcoming year.
www.ciphe.org.uk
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