NG Bailey has gained MCS solar accreditation, so the company can now undertake solar-PV installations directly instead of sub-contracting this work. Sustainability director Cal Bailey, says, ‘Renewable energy is moving higher up the agenda each year as a consideration for constructing new buildings and renovating existing ones. Having MCS accreditation will benefit us in a number of way, particularly when it comes to tendering for, and winning, contracts.’
More refrigerant bans possible, says government
The government could tighten up the rules that restrict the use of global warming refrigerant gases including speeding up phase-out programmes and introducing new bans, according to a spokesman from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA).
Baxi research suggests schools strongly support heat decarbonisation
A survey conducted by Baxi of 200 state school estates managers, consultant engineers and M&E contractors has found that while enthusiasm for Net Zero and support for low carbon heating systems in schools is thriving, persistent barriers remain.
