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DIVERSIFY INTO HEAT NETWORKS WITH FULLY FUNDED TRAINING
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EHNA (Manufacturers of Equipment for Heat Networks Association) is involved in a joint venture to provide funded training for people working in the heat network industry. Working in conjunction with the Building Engineering
Services Association (BESA), the Thermal Insulation Contractors Association (TICA) and the Midlands Net Zero Hub, the courses are fully funded by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). The fi rst course is the Heat Networks Foundation
Course. Worth £150 and fully funded (although a £30 refundable deposit is required), it is suitable for everyone working in the building engineering services industry, both technical and non-technical. This hour- long online introductory course provides an overall awareness of heat networks, including the basic principles and key components, diversifi ed loads and the importance of water treatment.
Inbrief
Experts are warning that the UK is facing an increased legionella risk fuelled by climate change and warmer temperatures, providing an ideal breeding ground for legionella bacteria. It’s es-timated that there are between 4,000-6,000 cases of Legionnaires’ disease in the UK each year, killing between 7-12 per cent of all those infected
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The other course on off er is the Heat Networks
Installation and Maintenance Course, which is accredited by BESA. This fully funded course is worth £500 (requiring a £50 refundable deposit to secure a place), and has been designed for qualifi ed heating, plumbing and RAC engineers who would like to enter the heat network fi eld.
https://www.thebesa.com/heat-networks- courses#HN-1-Course
REPORT HIGHLIGHTS GROWTH IN HEAT PUMP WORKFORCE NEEDED TO MEET UK NET ZERO TARGETS
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new report released by the Heat Pump Association highlights the sector is on track to train the
future heat pump installation workforce needed to accelerate the deployment of heat pumps in line with projected targets, but certainty and increased consumer demand are needed to encourage trained individuals to become active in the workforce. The report outlines that to meet the
previous Government’s target of 600,000 heat pump installations per year by 2028, over 41,000 full-time roles will be needed across the whole heat pump workforce, rising to 122,000 by 2035 to meet the target of 1.6 million heat pump installations per year. Covering not only heat pump installers but also the
workforce needed from the electrical, plumbing, heating and groundwork trades, as well as the sales and admin resources required to support the transition, the fi ndings outline the growth needed in the total heat pump market workforce to accelerate the deployment of heat pumps in UK homes. With over 7,800 individuals completing a recognised heat pump qualifi cation in 2023, a 133% increase in 2022 levels, and more than 7,000 having already completed training in the fi rst three quarters of 2024, interest in the
training is growing. However, the report reveals that despite positive growth in recent heat pump installer training rates, there is a gap between the number of trained individuals and active heat pump installers working in the market with around 39% of those who complete a training course currently not going on to install heat pumps. Commenting on the report, HPA
chief executive Charlotte Lee said: “The
publication highlights the need for clarity and action from the Government to increase and sustain interest in heat pump training to meet the UK’s heat pump deployment targets. The availability and provision of courses are not the limiting factors in this instance; rather, there is a lack of confi dence in the market and uncertainty about the heat pump deployment pipeline. Now is not the time for complacency. Although we have
seen continued growth and interest in heat pump training, this momentum must continue. It is essential that action is taken to encourage those
trained to apply their skills and gain the experience that must go hand in hand with the training if we are to have the competent workforce needed to deliver the required growth at scale and speed.”
Data from
Confused.com shows a clear diff erence in energy effi ciency between listed and un-listed buildings. While most unlisted buildings perform reasonably well, with the majority rated C or D, listed buildings often fall short. This is likely due to the diffi culty of upgrading them. Many listed properties are stuck in the lower energy bands, such as E, F, and G.
www.confused.com
A major task to update NOS for the HVACR sectors is taking place, and the industry is being asked to help by off ering their insights through a public consultation process
www.bseskills.co.uk
A new white paper is calling for a wide-ranging transformation of cities around the world to promote the wellbeing of residents, prepare for the needs of future generations, and mitigate the risks of pandemics.
www.egis-group.com
South Korean boiler and heating appliance manufacturer Navien has reached a major mile- stone, celebrating 10 years of delivering innovation to the UK heating industry.
www.navien.co.uk
tepeo, the pioneering British ClimateTech company behind the ZEB (Zero Emissions Boiler) has announced it has achieved B Corp certifi cation, claiming to be the fi rst sustainable domestic heating manufacturer to do so.
www.tepeo.com
Claire Hazelgrove, MP, visited Brabazon, the ew city district in the South-West, to see the installation of Mitsubishi Electric Ecodan heat pumps.
https://les.mitsubishielectric.
co.uk
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