NICEIC's Podcasts

Your Low Carbon Fix: the easy way to keep up to date on what’s new in green technologies.

Keep the faith is the message to installers despite the lukewarm news from COP 27 and the challenging economic conditions. But as Paul Collins and Dani Putney from the NICEIC explain, with the Boiler Upgrade Scheme making progress and new initiatives from government, OFGEM and MCS, there are reasons to be optimistic in the months ahead.

Duration: 9.46

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Your Low Carbon Fix: the easy way to keep up to date on what’s new in green technologies.

Figures released about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme show that consumers and installers are understanding its value. But as Paul Collins and Dani Putney from the NICEIC explain, there is still much work to do before the full extent of government ambitions are realised.

Duration: 7.45

Your Low Carbon Fix: the easy way to keep up to date on what’s new in green technologies.

Renewable installations by businesses in the UK are growing at a rapid rate and demand is showing no signs of slowing. Paul Collins and Dani Putney from the NICEIC join Microgeneration Certification Scheme Chief Executive Ian Rippin to discuss why this is happening and explain how other installers can benefit.

Duration: 13.05

Your Low Carbon Fix: the bite-size way to keep up to date on what’s new in green technologies.

Greater opportunities for installers to claim their share of the low carbon business cake are emerging. The Government hopes that new money for installing electric vehicle charge points and changes to Approved Document S of the Building Regulations will really make a difference. Paul Collins and Dani Putney from the NICEIC have more details on this.

Duration: 4.56

Your Low Carbon Fix: the bite-size way to keep up to date on what’s new in green technologies.

Change is happening rapidly on the low carbon front. From April 11th installers can open accounts to join the Government’s new Boiler Upgrade Scheme to apply for grants. Paul Collins and Dani Putney from the NICEIC have more on this.

Duration: 5.21

Your Low Carbon Fix: the bite-size way to keep up to date on what’s new in green technologies.

In our second look at the Government’s new Boiler Upgrade Scheme which launches in April we look at the paperwork and the money available. Paul Collins and Dani Putney from the NICEIC have the details.

Duration: 4.54

Your Low Carbon Fix: the bite-size way to keep up to date on what’s new in green technologies.

The Government’s new Boiler Upgrade Scheme will soon be upon us but how will this latest low carbon initiative affect installers. Paul Collins and Dani Putney from the NICEIC explain.

Duration: 4.14

Your Low Carbon Fix: the bite-size way to keep up to date on what’s new in green technologies.

Changes to Part L and Part F of the Building Regulations will drive down CO2emissions, reduce overheating and lead to better ventilation in our homes and workplaces. Paul Collins and Dani Putney of the NICEIC explain what this means to installers.

Duration: 4.49

Your Low Carbon Fix: the bite-size way to keep up to date on what’s new in green technologies.

Changes have been announced to the way heat pumps must be designed and installed. New rules on drilling work for ground source heat pumps have also been unveiled, as Paul Collins and Dani Putney from the NICEIC explain.

Duration: 4.13

Your Low Carbon Fix: the bite-size way to keep up to date on what’s new in green technologies.

This year is set to be a big one for our industry low carbon wise. More change is on the way legislation wise and in the workplace, as Paul Collins and Dani Putney from the NICEIC explain.

Duration: 6.40

Your Low Carbon Fix: the bite-size way to keep up to date on what’s new in green technologies.

Two big beasts of the low carbon world hit the headlines in 2021 but how will the Heat & Buildings Strategy and COP26 shape our future in the months ahead. Paul Collins and Dani Putney from the NICEIC explain.

Duration: 5 min.42sec

Your Low Carbon Fix: the bite-size way to keep up to date on what’s new in green technologies.

Details about the Government’s Future Homes Standard are beginning to be revealed.

The NICEIC’s Paul Collins and Dani Putney explain how these proposals will affect installers.

Duration: 4 min.23 sec

Your Low Carbon Fix: the bite-size way to keep up to date on what’s new in green technologies.

The Government’s long-awaited Heat and Buildings Strategy has been announced. Heat pumps have grabbed the headlines in an ambitious document which it is hoped will help create a net-zero society. The NICEIC’s Paul Collins and Dani Putney explain how these proposals will affect installers.

Duration: 8 min.38 sec

Your Low Carbon Fix: the bite-size way to keep up to date on what’s new in green technologies.

The Government is hosting the United Nations Climate Change Conference which takes place in Glasgow from October 31 to November 12. This global event is likely to have a far-reaching influence on the lives of all us and especially those working in the building services industry, as Paul Collins and Dani Putney from the NICEIC explain.

Duration: 6.23

Your Low Carbon Fix: the bite-size way to keep up to date on what’s new in green technologies.

Heat pumps and hydrogen-fuelled boilers are the new low carbon technologies grabbing the headlines. But which one will be the right answer to help solve our domestic energy problems? Paul Collins and Dani Putney from the NICEIC discuss who’ll be the winner in the race to win the hearts of customers and installers.

Duration: 8.34

Your Low Carbon Fix: the bite-size way to keep up to date on what’s new in green technologies.

New sources of income for installers based on government-backed low carbon schemes are starting to shape the future of the industry. And as Dani Putney, Certsure Certification and Accreditation Services Manager explains, the Local Authority Distribution Scheme, could be one worth keeping an eye on if you’re looking to expand your business.

Duration: 3.02

Brought to you by the Industries leading 'tech-sperts', Technically Speaking is a recorded live Q&A session, answering your very own technical questions.

The Technically Speaking questions and answers conversation is taken from our NICEIC and ELECSA live streams. A weekly instalment on YouTube and Facebook where our experts answer your technical questions LIVE.

Brought to you by the Industries leading 'tech-sperts', Technically Speaking is a recorded live Q&A session, answering your very own technical questions.

The Technically Speaking questions and answers conversation is taken from our NICEIC and ELECSA live streams. A weekly instalment on YouTube and Facebook where our experts answer your technical questions LIVE.

Brought to you by the Industries leading 'tech-sperts', Technically Speaking is a recorded live Q&A session, answering your very own technical questions.

The Technically Speaking questions and answers conversation is taken from our NICEIC and ELECSA live streams. A weekly instalment on YouTube and Facebook where our experts answer your technical questions LIVE.

Brought to you by the Industries leading 'tech-sperts', Technically Speaking is a recorded live Q&A session, answering your very own technical questions.

The Technically Speaking questions and answers conversation is taken from our NICEIC and ELECSA live streams. A weekly instalment on YouTube and Facebook where our experts answer your technical questions LIVE.

Brought to you by the Industries leading 'tech-sperts', Technically Speaking is a recorded live Q&A session, answering your very own technical questions.

The Technically Speaking questions and answers conversation is taken from our NICEIC and ELECSA live streams. A weekly instalment on YouTube and Facebook where our experts answer your technical questions LIVE.

Brought to you by the Industries leading 'tech-sperts', Technically Speaking is a recorded live Q&A session, answering your very own technical questions.

The Technically Speaking questions and answers conversation is taken from our NICEIC and ELECSA live streams. A weekly instalment on YouTube and Facebook where our experts answer your technical questions LIVE.

Brought to you by the Industries leading 'tech-sperts', Technically Speaking is a recorded live Q&A session, answering your very own technical questions.

The Technically Speaking questions and answers conversation is taken from our NICEIC and ELECSA live streams. A weekly instalment on YouTube and Facebook where our experts answer your technical questions LIVE.

Brought to you by the Industries leading 'tech-sperts', Technically Speaking is a recorded live Q&A session, answering your very own technical questions.

The Technically Speaking questions and answers conversation is taken from our NICEIC and ELECSA live streams. A weekly instalment on YouTube and Facebook where our experts answer your technical questions LIVE.

Your Low Carbon Fix: the bite-size way to keep up to date on what’s new in green technologies.

The hydrogen-ready boiler is emerging as a rival to the heat pump as householders look for more sustainable solutions in their homes. But as Paul Collins, NICEIC and ELECSA Technical Services Manager, explains, it could be some time before it becomes a permanent fixture up and down the country.

Duration: 2.38

Your Low Carbon Fix: the bite-size way to keep up to date on what’s new in green technologies.

The Government’s Building Safety Bill has begun its progress through Parliament. This legislation prompted by the Grenfell Tower tragedy will have far-reaching consequences for installers and the wider building services industry, as Paul Collins, NICEIC and ELECSA Technical Services Manager, explains.

Duration: 3.19

Your Low Carbon Fix: the bite-size way to keep up to date on what’s new in green technologies.

The Government’s Heat and Buildings Strategy is seen as a major step in the UK’s march towards a zero-carbon society. Dani Putney, Certsure Certification and Accreditation Manager, explains how the strategy could create more than two million jobs in the green economy by 2035.

Duration: 3 min.28 sec

Your Low Carbon Fix: the bite-size way to keep up to date with what’s new in green technologies.

Passive house design is viewed as the sustainable alternative to traditional forms of house building. Extra-effective insulation combined with special ventilation systems can produce huge energy savings in homes.

Martin Haley, NICEIC and ELECSA Assessment Centre Manager, explains how for some homes it may not mean the need for any heating at all.

Duration: 2.47

Your Low Carbon Fix: the bite-size way to keep up to date on what’s new in green technologies.

The Government’s announcement that it wants to cut carbon emissions by 78 per cent by 2035 is likely to be a real game-changer for the building services industry. Dani Putney, Certsure Certification and Accreditation Manager, explains what this will mean to installers and their customers.

Duration: 5.28

Your Low Carbon Fix: the bite-size way to keep up to date on what’s new in green technologies.

The Government has unveiled its Build Back Better Campaign to help the country get on its feet once the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic ease. Paul Collins, NICEIC and ELECSA Technical Services Manager, explains how this will change the way we work in the building services industry and help us meet our low carbon ambitions.

Duration: 3.00

The EAS document sets out the competence criteria contractors/businesses must be assessed on to be registered with a Certification or Registration Body. Or in other words, it is the industry agreed standard Certification Bodies, such as NICEIC and ELECSA, must follow when undertaking assessments. This podcast covers the key points with this EAS update.

What, When, Why? An introduction to the new Electrotechnical Specification Assessment (EAS) update.

Your Low Carbon Fix: the bite-size way to keep up to date on what’s new in green technologies.

The Government has announced that a £10 million pot of money will be made available to allow the building services industry to get to grips with Modern Methods of Construction. As Paul Collins, NICEIC and ELECSA Technical Services Manager, explains this new way of working will open the door to the growth in the use of low carbon technologies. 

Duration: 3.43

This episode highlights the latest changes to Electrotechnical assessments with continued professional development (CPD).

This episode discusses the latest changes to the Electrotechnical assessment process.

The EAS document sets out the competence criteria contractors/businesses must be assessed on to be registered with a Certification or Registration Body. Or in other words, it is the industry agreed standard Certification Bodies, such as NICEIC and ELECSA, must follow when undertaking assessments. This podcast covers the key points with this EAS update.

Your Low Carbon Fix: the bite-size way to keep up to date on what’s new in green technologies.

The Green Homes Grant Scheme closed on Wednesday, March 31. The Government gave only four days’ notice of its intention to shut down the scheme aimed at helping to establish a more energy-efficient housing stock nationwide. Dani Putney, Certsure Certification and Accreditation Manager, explains who the winners and losers are as a result of the decision.

Duration: 5.42

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Your Low Carbon Fix: the bite-size way to keep up to date on what’s new in green technologies.

The Government wants installers to be at the forefront of creating a low carbon future. Martin Haley, Lead External Verifier from NICEIC Certification, explains how they fit in with the Government’s plans.

Duration: 4.12

Your Low Carbon Fix: the bite-size way to keep up to date on what’s new in green technologies.

Plug and play technology is now viewed as a key component in making the switch to a low carbon society. Martyn Allen, Technical Director from Electrical Safety First, explains how it fits in.

Duration: 4.08

Your Low Carbon Fix: the bite-size way to keep up to date on what’s new in green technologies.

The publication of the Government’s new Energy White Paper has set out in detail its plans for decarbonisation. Paul Collins, NICEIC and ELECSA Technical Services Manager, says that electrification is at the heart of this and installers should get ready for change.

Duration: 2m.37s.

Your Low Carbon Fix: the bite-size way to keep up to date on what’s new in green technologies.

The unveiling of the Prime Minister’s ten-point energy strategy for net-zero emissions in the UK has set the stage for future growth in green technologies. Paul Collins, NICEIC and ELECSA Technical Services Manager, says it’s time for installers to rethink their business models to meet this low carbon challenge.

Your Low Carbon Fix: the bite-size way to keep up to date on what’s new in green technologies.

Solar PV installation work in private homes is now likely to be included in the Government’s Green Homes Grant Scheme. Paul Collins, NICEIC and ELECSA Technical Services Manager, says this change of policy will bring an added business boost to installers.

Your Low Carbon Fix: the bite-size way to keep up to date on what’s new in green technologies.

The emerging battery storage market has created a stir in the low carbon industries. Nik Mitchell, NICEIC and ELECSA Training Development Manager, explains how installers can take advantage of new developments in this sector.

Underfloor electric heating is becoming an attractive energy saving technology for homeowners. Martin Haley, NICEIC and ELECSA Assessment Centre Manager, explains how installers can benefit business wise from the growing popularity of this low carbon alternative.

Your Low Carbon Fix: the bite-size way to keep up to date on what’s new in green technologies.

More information is now available on the Government’s plans for its Clean Heat Grant Scheme which will see consumers and businesses offered up to £4000 to introduce low carbon technologies. Paul Collins, NICEIC and ELECSA Technical Services Manager, explains how financial support in this sector is changing.

More information is now available on the Government’s plans for its Clean Heat Grant Scheme which will see consumers and businesses offered up to £4000 to introduce low carbon technologies. Paul Collins, NICEIC and ELECSA Technical Services Manager, explains how financial support in this sector is changing.

Your Low Carbon Fix: the bite-size way to keep up to date on what’s new in green technologies.

Social housing has the potential to produce good business for installers working in the low carbon sector. Paul Collins, NICEIC and ELECSA Technical Services Manager, explains why despite the Covid-19 pandemic and local government funding issues this can be a valuable revenue stream to explore.

Hydrogen is fast becoming the most talked-about new energy source in the low carbon economy but how should installers react to this. Martin Haley, NICEIC and ELECSA Assessment Centre Manager, explains why hydrogen will be a workable alternative for gas in homes and businesses across the country.

Your Low Carbon Fix: the bite-size way to keep up to date on what’s new in green technologies.

The private rented sector will be a key area for the low carbon economy as installers look to introduce new energy saving technologies into homes. Paul Collins, NICEIC and ELECSA Technical Services Manager, explains how these changes are likely to happen.

Your Low Carbon Fix: the bite-size way to keep up to date on what’s new in green technologies.

The Government’s Green Homes Grant Scheme goes live on September 1st and is seen as an opportunity to “jump start” the building services industry. Homeowners can get up to £5000 to fund energy saving improvements. Dani Putney, NICEIC and ELECSA Quality and Risk Officer, has the latest on the scheme for installers.

The Government has announced plans for its new Green Homes Grant Scheme which will lead to homeowners offered up to £5000 to introduce energy saving improvements. Full information about the scheme has yet to be released but as Paul Collins, NICEIC and ELECSA Technical Services Manager, explains, it should bring a boost for homeowners and installers.

Smart home technologies are having an increasing influence on our lives. This work is now taking off in the building services industry but what are the big three low carbon technologies for installers to keep an eye out for?

Heat pumps are in the headlines again as the Government looks to give the low carbon economy a kick-start. Experts believe that millions of heat pumps will need to be installed in the UK by 2050. Paul Collins, NICEIC and ELECSA Technical Services Manager, explains what this means to gas installers.  Duration: 2m.56s.

The transition for complying with the new requirements for EV charging installation work relating to Amendment 1 of BS7671 ends on July 31. As a result of the changes installation work will be easier for electrical contractors and allow them to take on board advances in new technologies.

Duration: 2m.50s.

The Government has announced plans for its Clean Heat Grant Scheme which will see consumers or businesses offered up to £4000 to introduce low carbon technologies. In the first of our new podcasts, Your Low Carbon Fix, Paul Collins, NICEIC and ELECSA Technical Services Manager, explains what this will mean to the installer.

Duration: 2m.38s.