Please note that this page contains information and links most relevant for people living in Scotland.
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Infrared heating – technology and applications – Wednesday 11 December. This informative webinar is on infrared heating technology, a direct electric heating technology for domestic and non-domestic buildings. The Scottish Government’s Heat in Buildings Bill proposes to phase out fossil fuel heating systems 2045. As we move away from gas and oil boilers to cleaner options like heat networks, heat pumps, and electric heating, it is important to understand infrared heating technology, its suitability and applications. We invited an expert from Flexel to discuss their infrared heating technology, including how it works, ideal applications, installer requirements, efficiency, lifespan and maintenance. Register to watch the webinar and view the slides from this event.
MCS scheme changes – Wednesday 20 November. This webinar provides clarity on the changes resulting from the six-week consultation in the summer of 2023 where MCS sought views from contractors, consumers, manufacturers, and independent experts on proposals to redevelop the scheme. We invited Alex Hughes from MCS to discuss these changes that take effect in January 2025. Register to watch the webinar and view the slides from this event.
Why and how to achieve PAS2030 certification and TrustMark registration for your business – Wednesday 23 October. In this webinar you will hear from a TrustMark scheme provider, Installation Assurance Authority (IAA) on the process for installers to meet PAS2030 standards and become TrustMark registered. They also discuss the support they offer in this process and the benefits of becoming an IAA member. Register to watch the webinar and view the slides from this event.
An overview of Home Energy Scotland reports – Wednesday 18 September. An informative webinar where we showcase the reports Home Energy Scotland provides to households, highlighting support for PV, batteries, heat pumps, and other energy improvements. This is an excellent opportunity to see how you can use this information to support your clients. This session is especially valuable for installers, as we explain how our advice on these reports directly connects to the Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan application process. Register to watch the webinar and view the slides from this event.
ECO funding – Wednesday 28 August. An informative webinar on ECO funding, where we discuss opportunities available for installers through the Energy Company Obligation scheme managed by energy suppliers. We invited an internal expert to provide clarity on the funding scheme including objectives and scale of ECO4, eligibility criteria, and the types of improvements covered under the scheme. Register to watch the webinar and view the slides from this event.
An overview on high heat retention storage heaters – Wednesday 24 July. We invited experts from the manufacturer Glen Dimplex to provide more clarity on the many aspects to consider when installing a high heat retention storage heater. The webinar addresses efficiencies and costs, comparisons with other heating systems and typical scenarios of where it is more suitable. The webinar also touches on what skills and qualifications installers need to install these systems. Register to watch the webinar and view the slides from this event.
Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan. Funding for your customers – Wednesday 12 June. Services Delivery, the team that administers the funding scheme, explains the customer journey of the Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan scheme. This Scottish Government funding scheme is there to help householders with the upfront cost of:
This webinar will give you the information you need to support your customers. Register to watch the webinar and view the slides from this event.
An overview of air-to-air heating – Thursday 25 April. We invited technical experts from the heat pump manufacturer, Bosch, to provide more clarity on air-to-air heat pump installs, including: system configurations and design, efficiencies and costs, and suitable install conditions. Register to watch the webinar and view the slides from this event.
Support for your customers: Home Energy Scotland advice service – Wednesday 10 April. This webinar covers the free and impartial advice and services provided by Home Energy Scotland, a network of regional advice centres across Scotland. The network is the first port of call for anyone who needs advice on how they can reduce their energy usage and carbon footprint. If your company installs energy efficiency improvements and renewable technologies in Scotland, it is important to understand what services your customers can access through Home Energy Scotland.
We will also hear about the Green Homes Network, a free case study database for homeowners in Scotland considering installing home renewables. The Green Homes Network is a great promotional tool for installers to inform their customers of and get their work showcased on. Register to watch the webinar and view the slides from this event.
Procurement guidance – bid better for public sector contracts – 21 February 2024. In partnership with the consultancy firm, SCMG, this webinar introduces our updated procurement guide and provides a step-by-step on how to develop a bid to access public contracts. New initiatives introduced by the Heat in Building Strategy such as the Local Heat Energy Efficiency Strategies (LHEES) bring commercial opportunities to the supply chain working on the retrofit sector. This webinar will walk you through how to make a successful bid for public sector contracts in the energy efficiency and renewables marketplace. Register to watch the webinar and view the slides from this event.
TrustMark registration, the process and what this means for the insulation sector in Scotland – 14 February 2024. Trustmark registration and PAS 2030 mandated for installing businesses working within government-funded schemes such as the Home Energy Scotland grant and loan scheme. The Scottish Government also wants to set up regulations to enforce a new energy efficiency standard across all tenures in Scotland by 2033. If your business offers insulation services in Scotland, you can benefit from registering with Trustmark. Join us to hear from Trustmark experts on what TrustMark is, how it links to PAS2030:2019, and how you can register your business. We are joined by Simply Certification, a certification body for TrustMark registration, that provide details on how to achieve PAS2030 demystifying the difficulties of the process. Register to watch the webinar and view the slides from this event.
The path to upskilling the insulation industry – 7 February 2024. In collaboration with Energy Skills Partnership (ESP) and West Lothian College, this webinar addresses the Scottish Government’s recommended skills requirements for insulation. Join us as we explore the SVQ Insulation and Building Treatments (Construction) SCQF level 6 program offered at West Lothian College, designed to provide the industry with a recognised qualification that will help towards obtaining PAS2030 and TrustMark registration. Additionally, we provide insights into the Scottish Government’s Heat in Building Bill Consultation and the advantages of incorporating insulation into your range of services.
This session offers valuable information on various aspects including details on qualifications, pathways, and routes for both new entrants and experienced workers, insights into the college’s delivery models, and guidance on accessing training through the college website including costs. It is an opportunity to learn about potential career paths and/ or enable businesses to integrate insulation into their portfolio, especially in response to the growing demand. Register to watch the webinar and view the slides from this event.
Installer spotlight: AES Solar – 15 December 2022. This was a live interview with solar and battery storage installer, AES Solar. Our discussion included supply chain constraints, adapting to the net zero transition and cost of living crisis. Register to watch the recording and view the slides from this event.
The Heat in Buildings Strategy – Challenges and opportunities for green heat installers – 30 November 2022. We held this webinar in partnership with Scottish Government and Home Energy Scotland, to present on the Heat in Buildings Strategy and discuss the opportunities and challenges businesses need to consider to future-proof themselves and contribute to Scotland’s transition to net zero. Register to watch the recording and view the slides from this event.
Installer skills and quality assurance for heat pumps – 26 October 2022. This webinar ran with ESP and Glasgow Clyde College informs the supply chain if the skills and quality assurance requirements for heat pumps. It also shows the pre-requisites for heat pumps courses and the funding available for them. Register to watch the recording and view the slides from this event
MCS: Heat pumps, standards, and becoming MCS certified – 25 May 2022. This webinar discussed the new MCS heat pump standards that separate design and installation and explain how exactly you can become MCS certified in Scotland. Register to watch the recording and view the slides from this session.
If you’re an installer or an assessor working in the domestic or non-domestic sectors, getting the correct certifications can open doors for your business.
Both the UK and Scottish governments run schemes making money available to both households and businesses to make energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements to their property and premises.
Last updated: 13 December 2024
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