Renewables are at the front of the government’s agenda with ambitious national targets set to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Currently there are only 30,000 heat pumps installed in the UK each year, and by 2028 this is expected to reach 600,000 heat pumps per year. The sector predicts we’ll need an extra 30,000 heat pump installers to meet these targets, that’s why OFTEC is launching a partnership with MCS…

OFTEC registered heating technicians looking to expand into the renewables market can find out how to make the most of this business opportunity thanks to a new series of FREE, interactive virtual webinars hosted by OFTEC in partnership with MCS.

Content for the three short sessions have been developed in response to feedback from technicians and will focus primarily on heat pump technologies.

Webinar dates:

Friday 19th March 2-3pm – Getting into the Heat Pump Sector

Friday 26th March 2-3pm - What you need to know about installing Heat Pumps

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Webinar 1 – Heat Pump Market Opportunities

Webinar 1 is now available to watch here: https://vimeo.com/522862546/57b535c440

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Webinar 2 – Getting into the Heat Pump sector

Webinar 2 is now available to watch here: https://vimeo.com/526210003/3807db5d1b

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Webinar 3 – What you need to know about installing Heat Pumps

Our third and final session in our webinar series will offer practical guidance by a professional heat pump technician, demonstrations of a basic install covering the key points to look out for, and valuable tips of the trade. The hour-long session will include a Q&A on both air source and ground source heat pumps.

What will the session cover?

1. Installer to installer – Hear from Paul Leedham, the MD of the multi award winning Matrix Energy Systems and author of Heat Pump installation training, on his ‘journey’ into Heat Pump installation

2. An Air Source Heat Pump installation

3. A Ground Source Heat Pump installation

4. Live Q&A with attendees and pre-registered question

Panel:

- HOST: Nathan James Van Gambling (Creator of the award winning BetaTalk Renewable Energy Podcast)

- Paul Leedham (MCS certified installer, MD of Matrix Energy Systems, MCS Installer Oversight Committee)

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More information:

OFTEC’s head of registration Adrian Lightwood explains: “OFTEC, working closely with MCS, has offered registration in renewable heating technologies, including air and ground source heat pumps, since 2014.

While OFTEC remains committed to liquid fuels and the development of a renewable replacement for heating oil, we know that heat pumps will undoubtedly play a key role in meeting the UK’s target of net zero emissions by 2050. So, we want to make sure technicians know what they need to do to qualify as an installer and capitalise on every aspect of this evolving market.”

Ian Rippin, CEO at MCS continues: “Our aim is to demystify the renewables sector and build technicians’ confidence in these heating technologies. As we move to a low carbon future, it is the professionals who can provide expertise across the heating market who will be the winners in terms of business and supporting this crucial transition.”

Save your spot! Book your place on our FREE webinar series above.

OFTEC and MCS Renewable Heating Webinars