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Worcester makes heat pump cash- back pledge
Worcester makes heat pump cash- back pledge
Many tradespeople are seeking a second career
Many tradespeople are seeking a second career
A new nationwide study has revealed that 16% of tradespeople are thinking of taking a second job to make ends meet, while one in 10 are thinking about leaving the industry altogether. The research, by online radiator specialist BestHeating, highlights the challenges currently faced by many tradespeople. Of the 2000 trade professionals polled, 85% stated that they were
A new nationwide study has revealed that 16% of tradespeople are thinking of taking a second job to make ends meet, while one in 10 are thinking about leaving the industry altogether. The research, by online radiator specialist BestHeating, highlights the challenges currently faced by many tradespeople. Of the 2000 trade professionals polled, 85% stated that they were pessimistic about the future, with many considering a change
pessimistic about the future, in career due to the uncertainty
in career due to the uncertainty financial pressures of being self-
in their current job and the extra employed. Further highlighting
financial pressures of being self- concerns, as well as the 16% who
employed. Further highlighting are considering a second job to
are considering a second job to an additional one in seven are
an additional one in seven are of their industry, with roles such
ssistants.
with many considering a change in their current job and the extra
trying to cut costs wherever they can, and one in six tradespeople has noticed that they have been called to fix botched jobs that customers attempted themselves before calling in help. To add to their worries, more
trying to cut costs wherever they can, and one in six tradespeople has noticed that they have been called to fix botched jobs that customers attempted themselves before calling in help. To add to their worries, more
than two in five (44%) are concerned about the rising cost of materials and believe their finances will take a major hit in the coming months. Tradespeople with more experience fear this most, with 61% of those 55 and older stating this, compared to just 37% of those aged between 18 and 24. Throughout 2023 one in five
than two in five (44%) are concerned about the rising cost of materials and believe their finances will take a major hit in the coming months. Tradespeople with more experience fear this most, with 61% of those 55 and older stating this, compared to just 37% of those aged between 18 and 24. Throughout 2023 one in five
concerns, as well as the 16% who improve their economic situation,
improve their economic situation, looking into a second job outside
looking into a second job outside as delivery drivers and warehouse
of their industry, with roles such assistants.s delivery drivers and warehouse a Responding to the ongoing cost of living crisis, 35% of tradespeople
Responding to the ongoing cost said that they have heavily
said that they have heavily so that they can keep their work.
so that they can keep their work. most, where 64% of workers have
most, where 64% of workers have The research also shows that
The research also shows that homeowners across the nation are
of living crisis, 35% of tradespeople discounted prices for customers
discounted prices for customers Bristol is the city that has done this
Bristol is the city that has done this cut their prices to appease clients.
cut their prices to appease clients. homeowners across the nation are
had experienced a longer delay in sourcing materials, which led to them losing work or having to cut the quote for a job even further to appease customers. Marek Kokocki, buying director
had experienced a longer delay in sourcing materials, which led to them losing work or having to cut the quote for a job even further to appease customers. Marek Kokocki, buying director
of BestHeating, comments: “It’s worrying to see that so many tradespeople across the UK have major concerns about the industry and are thinking of taking a second job or even changing roles altogether. Businesses that supply materials or products can play their part by providing better schemes that entice tradespeople to purchase their product with discounts as this has major benefits for their own organisation too.”
of BestHeating, comments: “It’s worrying to see that so many tradespeople across the UK have major concerns about the industry and are thinking of taking a second job or even changing roles altogether. Businesses that supply materials or products can play their part by providing better schemes that entice tradespeople to purchase their product with discounts as this has major benefits for their own organisation too.”
Worcester Bosch has announced plans to introduce a Clean Heat Cashback Pledge to support consumers and installers alike with the transition to Bosch electrified heat pumps and hybrid systems. The Clean Heat Cashback Pledge will be introduced alongside the implementation of the government’s proposed Clean Heat Market Mechanism (CHMM), which will impose fines on boiler manufacturers based on their boiler sales to encourage the adoption of heat pumps. If the CHMM is introduced into law as set out in current government proposals, from 1 April 2024 Worcester Bosch will be offering cashback to consumers who choose to invest in a Bosch heat pump or hybrid system, as well as additional cashback to installers.
Worcester Bosch has announced plans to introduce a Clean Heat Cashback Pledge to support consumers and installers alike with the transition to Bosch electrified heat pumps and hybrid systems. The Clean Heat Cashback Pledge will be introduced alongside the implementation of the government’s proposed Clean Heat Market Mechanism (CHMM), which will impose fines on boiler manufacturers based on their boiler sales to encourage the adoption of heat pumps. If the CHMM is introduced into law as set out in current government proposals, from 1 April 2024 Worcester Bosch will be offering cashback to consumers who choose to invest in a Bosch heat pump or hybrid system, as well as additional cashback to installers.
homeowners and landlords who complete a CHMM qualifying installation and choose a Bosch heat pump on or after 1 April 2024 will be able to claim £2500 cashback, while those opting for a Bosch hybrid system will be able to claim £1000. The offer will be open to qualifying installations until 31 March 2025. The cashback will be over and
The pledge would mean The pledge would mean
homeowners and landlords who complete a CHMM qualifying installation and choose a Bosch heat pump on or after 1 April 2024 will be able to claim £2500 cashback, while those opting for a Bosch hybrid system will be able to claim £1000. The offer will be open to qualifying installations until 31 March 2025. The cashback will be over and
above the government’s Boiler Upgrade Scheme Grants (worth up to £7500) available on heat pumps. Installers will also benefit, receiving £500 on each qualifying heat pump or hybrid installation.
above the government’s Boiler Upgrade Scheme Grants (worth up to £7500) available on heat pumps. Installers will also benefit, receiving £500 on each qualifying heat pump or hybrid installation.
Carl Arntzen, CEO of Worcester Bosch, says: “The start of 2024 is not just a fresh start, it also means that the UK is one step closer to its net zero 2050 target. If we are to succeed, then lower carbon heating technology – including heat pumps – needs to be more accessible to consumers. We believe that this kind of incentive is exactly what the boiler levy arising from the Clean Heat Market Mechanism should be used for.”
Carl Arntzen, CEO of Worcester Bosch, says: “The start of 2024 is not just a fresh start, it also means that the UK is one step closer to its net zero 2050 target. If we are to succeed, then lower carbon heating technology – including heat pumps – needs to be more accessible to consumers. We believe that this kind of incentive is exactly what the boiler levy arising from the Clean Heat Market Mechanism should be used for.”
Clean Heat Cashback Pledge will be confirmed subject to and pending the implementation of the CHMM by the government.
Final details of Worcester Bosch’s Final details of Worcester Bosch’s
Clean Heat Cashback Pledge will be confirmed subject to and pending the implementation of the CHMM by the government.
Safety warning for stop-button showerheads Safety warning for stop-button showerheads
A safety warning has been issued by the Bathroom Manufacturers Association (BMA) about potential scalding when stop- button showerheads are used with instantaneous electric showers. There has been a surge in for showerheads
featuring a start/stop button, says the BMA. While these present no issues for mixer-valve showers, which blend hot and cold water from separate systems, they can cause a significant safety hazard when used with instantaneous electric showers. Electric showers represent around half of all showers in the UK. Start/stop-button showerheads
A safety warning has been issued by the Bathroom Manufacturers Association (BMA) about potential scalding when stop- button showerheads are used with instantaneous electric showers. There has been a surge in for showerheads
popularity popularity
with instantaneous electric showers are a problem because they stop the water flow at the
with instantaneous electric showers are a problem because they stop the water flow at the
featuring a start/stop button, says the BMA. While these present no issues for mixer-valve showers, which blend hot and cold water from separate systems, they can cause a significant safety hazard when used with instantaneous electric showers. Electric showers represent around half of all showers in the UK. Start/stop-button showerheads
outlet without deactivating the heating elements. This causes the water within the appliance
outlet without deactivating the heating elements. This causes the water within the appliance
to overheat rapidly, potentially reaching temperatures as high as 80°C. When the shower is resumed, scalding water can be discharged under pressure due to the abnormal stop at the showerhead. The BMA is concerned that
to overheat rapidly, potentially reaching temperatures as high as 80°C. When the shower is resumed, scalding water can be discharged under pressure due to the abnormal stop at the showerhead. The BMA is concerned that
too few suppliers of start/stop- button showerheads are providing clear warnings not to use their products with instantaneous electric showers. Clear advice should be provided both at the point of sale and in the product instructions.
too few suppliers of start/stop- button showerheads are providing clear warnings not to use their products with instantaneous electric showers. Clear advice should be provided both at the point of sale and in the product instructions.
is collaborating with Trading Standards authorities to make consumers aware of the dangers of this type of showerhead being incorrectly installed.
The association says that it The association says that it
is collaborating with Trading Standards authorities to make consumers aware of the dangers of this type of showerhead being incorrectly installed.
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