A government initiative described as a "stopgap" could require the services of tradesmen who have completed renewable energy courses. The Renewal Heat Premium Payment (RHPP) project, which offers Brits discounts on installing sustainable heating systems, was labelled in this way by Gordon Miller, co-founder and sustainability and communications director at Sustain Worldwide. He explained that […]
More tradesmen could sign up for renewable energy courses following the publication of the Electricity Market Reform (EMR) White Paper, which one source has claimed should make the UK more attractive to investors. Matthew Spencer, director of the Green Alliance, accepted that it will be another year before people see precise details of what the […]
Renewable energy courses could be popular among people aiming to move into the sector, with a new report indicating that thousands of new green jobs will be created in the coming years. Published by RenewableUK and Energy & Utility Skills, the study predicted that the industry has the potential to bring about nearly 90,000 jobs […]
Individuals who have carried out renewable energy courses in Bradford could be affected by an announcement from Marks & Spencer. The retailer has abandoned plans to install solar panels throughout its distribution centre following government cuts to spending on environmentally-friendly projects. However, according to Business Green, the company also revealed its intentions to sell increasing […]
The future looks bright for solar as a new scheme’s set to create 3,000 new jobs in Britain for skilled tradesmen who can install and maintain solar panels. What’s more, expert calls backing insulation and ground floor heating systems could further boost job opportunities in the renewable and construction sectors too.
The number of tradesmen taking renewable energy courses could be set to rise as more consumers opt to make green improvements to their home. Jason Orme, editor of Homebuilding & Renovating, pointed out that energy-saving projects are not "necessarily" summer-based, but people tend to use the warmer months to carry out changes to their properties. […]
Tradesmen who are taking renewable energy courses have been reminded of how important consumer confidence is to the future of the green power sector. A spokeswoman from the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) stressed that details on schemes such as the renewable heat incentive must be clear. She explained that anyone considering investing in green […]
There may be more demand for renewable energy courses in the UK after the government published a report relating to its microgeneration strategy. Energy and climate change minister Greg Barker explained that the coalition has worked alongside industry representatives in order to prompt a "revolution" in the production of sustainable power. Among the changes made […]
A new arrangement signed by representatives from the British Isles, Ireland, The Channel Islands and the Isle of Man could prompt more tradesmen to consider renewable energy courses. Energy minister in the UK Charles Hendry claimed optimising the natural green energy sources that the cluster of islands boasts will benefit all parties. The key aim […]
More technicians in Scotland may consider renewable energy courses after details of a green power project in Girvan were unveiled. Lagan Construction will deliver the multi-million pound facility on the site of a former textile factory, according to the Belfast Telegraph. The wood pellet and biomass power centre is the latest in a string of […]
Renewable energy courses graduates may gain advantages from military investment, after one organisation claimed spending in this area is set to increase. Pike Research revealed military agencies from across the world are set to boost spending significantly in environmentally-friendly technologies over the next 20 years. Figures from the company estimated expenditure to reach $26.8 billion […]
Individuals across the UK who have taken PV training courses may like to get onboard with Universities Week in 2011. Johnny Rich, editor of Push.co.uk, said the week is not really aimed at prospective students, but is more a celebration of the positive impact that higher education has on the UK as a whole. He […]
