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TV 'Rogue Trader' in court again for botched gas work

A convicted plumber who left a series of householders at risk from his illegal gas work was sentenced at Leeds Crown Court today for putting more lives in danger.

31 May 2012

New members elected to CIBSE Board for 2012/2013

The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) has welcomed four new members to the CIBSE Board.

30 May 2012

LG appoints specialist VRF distributors

LG has appointed two specialist VRF distributors, PACAIR in the south and AUK in the north, and is rationalising its other distribution channels for spilt systems.

29 May 2012

S I Sealy announces promotions

S I Sealy & Associates has promoted Chris Crookes to electrical technical director and Daniel Madden and Matthew Pickford to associate directors.

29 May 2012

Training fund deadline looms

Installers only have until 31 July to access funding for environmental technology training under the Joint Investment Programme (JIP), warns the National Skills Academy for Environmental Technology.

29 May 2012

FITs: Schott UK md urges industry to pull together

Following the Government's announcement that the Feed-in Tariff scheme for solar pv will now be delayed until 1 August, John Meadows, managing director of Schott UK, is calling for the industry to pull together and focus on the opportunities available.

29 May 2012

Firm fined after worker burned in gas pipe fire

A demolition firm has been fined for safety failings after an employee suffered serious burns when a gas pipe ignited in his face.

29 May 2012

Illegal North Somerset gasman lied about credentials

A Clevedon man has been prosecuted for illegally installing a gas boiler and flue at a property at Severn Beach, Bristol, while not registered with CORGI, the then industry body.

29 May 2012

SummitSkills seeks sector's most talented

Nominations are now being invited for this year's SummitSkills Awards for Excellence.

29 May 2012

Government announces new solar pv tariffs

The latest changes to the Feed-in Tariff scheme for solar pv, now effective from 1 August, have been unveiled by the Government, following consultation with industry and consumers.

28 May 2012

Business Edge and European Energy Centre partner to offer energy efficiency training

Business Edge has joined forces with the European Energy Centre (EEC) to launch a series of courses designed to bring professionals up to date with the latest advances in energy efficient refrigeration, air conditioning, heat pumps and renewable energy.

28 May 2012

Boiler still going strong after 39 years

A WEC Firefly HD boiler, believed to be one of the oldest domestic boilers still operating in the UK, has been discovered by a homeowner in Oswestry, Shropshire.

24 May 2012

OFTEC launches full scope Part P scheme

The Oil Firing Technical Association (OFTEC) has introduced a full scope Part P scheme to allow existing registrants to self certify fixed low or extra-low voltage electrical installations.

24 May 2012

Swegon opens Chinese subsidiary

Swegon, the Swedish manufacturer of ventilation and indoor climate solutions, has launched a subsidiary in China.

24 May 2012

RDM expands senior sales team

HVACR controls firm Resource Data Management (RDM) is expanding and restructuring its senior sales management team to support its strategic growth plans.

23 May 2012

SBS and PPL Training link up to offer Green Deal courses

Sustainable Business Solutions (SBS), part of the Travis Perkins Group, and PPL Training, have announced that the first set of City & Guilds accredited courses in Green Deal Domestic Energy Assessing (Advice) are now available.

23 May 2012

Industry chiefs urge Government to stick to RHI commitment

Four senior heating industry figures have sent a letter to Greg Barker, Minister of State for Energy and Climate Change, requesting an urgent meeting to discuss the inclusion of air to water heat pumps in the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI).

23 May 2012

Grafton Group calls for clear strategy on FiTs

Grafton Group says it welcomes the Government's decision to delay the Feed-in Tariff cuts that were due to take effect from the start of July but is calling for a clear strategy going forward.

22 May 2012